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G6 Glenns Glass & Aluminium Ohope Mustangs
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2009 draw | result |
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 August 1
Ohope Mustangs 0 Ohope Storm Troopers 0 SO
much effort, so much energy, so much eagerness ... and not a single
25 July 2009goal to show for it. Never mind, at least no one got too soaked as the worst of the rain thoughtfully came at halftime when everyone could huddle under a tree. The Storm Troopers had the better of the contest and will probably feel they should have wrapped this one up but who could begrudge the Mustangs  a share of the spoils with their never-say-die attitude? In the opening minutes a good Troopers effort hit the post and bounced clear, perhaps suggesting that this was not to be their day and that goals would be hard to come by. Not too long afterward, they hit the woodwork again. Yes, we got the message. For the Mustangs, it was all hands to the defensive pump and Carson van Asselt in goal and Sharyn Joseph in front of him had to show their mettle on numerous occasions. Up front, Emerson Billings tried valiantly to get something going for the Mustangs but he found it hard to make much impact against a solid Storm Troopers rearguard.  With
Jonathan Schooler
battling in midfield, Asger Evans joined the attack but the Mustangs couldn't cash in when the opportunities arose. After the halftime dousing, the Mustangs came out looking to add a little sunshine to the game. Quinn McNabb roved menacingly and Ben Akroyd was always in support but it was the Storm Troopers who looked most likely to get on the score sheet. A flurry of attacks around the goal had the Mustangs supporters' hearts in their mouths, but the team gamely held out. And when all seemed lost, there was always Asger in goal to deny the opposition, at one point risking life, limb and his front teeth to dive bravely at the feet of an attacker. His combined effort in the outfield and in goal won him a deserved player of the day accolade. Edgecumbe Dragons 1, Ohope Mustangs 0  The
two-week breather left the Mustangs champing at the bit in their first
outing after the holidays. Kingpin Emerson Billings was virtually
pawing the ground before the whistle blew at Edgecumbe, and a number of
his team mates were equally quick out of the cage and eager to enter
the fray.
Who knows what Quinn McNabb’s mum’s been feeding him, but whatever it is – it’s working! Quinn co-led the Mustangs charge and played his best yet this season, kicking hard and long, and staying focussed throughout the game – an effort that earned him a well-deserved Player of the Day. Also out front, tackling and driving as never before, were Asger Evans and Carson van Asselt. The four Mustangs set a blistering pace, and showed attacking skills that kept the Dragons keeper right on his toes. Jamieson Bicknell focussed his eagle eyes on keeping Ohope’s goal safe. His fierce determination thwarted many first-half attempts by the Dragons, and his concentration did not waver. With the luxury of three subs, the Mustangs were able to keep their momentum – Ben Akroyd revving up Ohope’s attack, Sharyn Joseph applying pressure in the backfield, and Jonathan Schooler confusing the opposition with a few cunning plans of his own. But the Dragons – even without subs – refused to run out of puff and managed to sneak one into the net. Emerson’s willpower was matched only by his brilliant footwork in the second half, and Carson also shone as keeper, blocking some heart-stopping strikes. The Mustangs continued to run and tackle hard, but the team’s focus shifted from attack to defense and despite a last-gasp assault on the fire-eaters by Emerson, final score remained 1-0. Hakuna Matata Transfield Dynamos 10, Ohope Mustangs 0 They were six feet tall and at least 12 years old, but did our brave Mustangs cower? Not for a moment – Ohope’s magnificent eight faced a swifter, stronger and sharper-shooting team of amazons and titans ... and only endless reserves of Mustang grit and determination kept them from being trampled into the Matata mud. Matata had the kickoff and the onslaught began. Within seconds Mustangs keeper Jonathan Schooler performed the first of many death-defying saves – a first-half feat that won him Player of the Day. Well done, buddy. Ben Akroyd – apparently oblivious to the size and strength of the opposition – started as he meant to go on, tackling hard and driving the Mustangs attack again and again, ably supported by hard-working, never-say-die Emerson Billings. Carson van Asselt and Jamieson Bicknell threw themselves into the fray fearlessly too, applying consistent midfield pressure. Jamieson also showed a good head for defence, dropping to the back with dogged defender Sharyn Joseph, each of them patrolling the back field to intercept some whoppers. Quinn McNabb and Asger Evans executed some impressive tackling, and the Mustangs generally showed great fortitude in keeping the first-half tally to 2-0. In his last outing for the Mustangs, Tarquin Magner ran on after half time with great focus and purpose – and a much-needed fresh pair of legs. But despite Tarquin’s determination, Emerson’s skilful footwork, Asger’s great saves and Ben’s impressive twisting and dodging, Matata racked up another four goals. Thank goodness for the holiday break. We’ll be back next term – bigger and stronger after two weeks of carb-loading and body-building. Bon voyage, Tarquin – see you in Term 4, buddy. Ohope Mustangs 0 Ohope
Dolphins 10 It was the Full credit to the
Dolphins,
they made their size, speed and skill advantage count to the max -
and in their lanky blond striker they had a
touchline as the ball was knocked into the empty net. James St Aces 2, Ohope Mustangs 0 It was a big ask for little legs and short concentration spans when only five Mustangs took the field against the hard-working James St Aces. With a couple of Mustangs down with flu, and another on a flight home from warmer climes, the team was down to the bare minimum with no substitutes on the sideline. The Mustangs had the kickoff. Tarquin Magner and Emerson Billings fired into action with a series of strong attacks, but the Aces had an answer for every one of the boys’ fantastic runs. Very soon, Ohope was on the backfoot, tackling tenaciously in the face of the Aces’ unrelenting challenges. Luckily for the Mustangs, Ben Akroyd’s bravery in the goal never wavered and his absolute commitment thwarted the Aces again and again. That determination was supported by Sharyn Joseph’s defensive instincts, which kept her hovering near the goalmouth, and there were many desperate battles as nine pairs of legs converged in front of Ohope’s goal.  Jonathan Schooler showed great courage in midfield, getting in plenty of kicks, but the highlight of the first half for Mustangs supporters had to be Ben’s fearless point-blank save during a tense goalmouth standoff just minutes from the halftime whistle. With the halftime score of nil-nil not reflecting the huge amount of pressure on the Mustangs goal, assistant coach Ross Billings made the wise call to leave Ben literally in the firing line. The Aces kicked off and, only minutes later, one of their number netted a blinder of a goal. With the beleaguered Mustangs beginning to tire, the second half was all about defence. Ben’s valiant goalkeeping kept the Aces on their toes, and Ohope developed an intriguing defensive wedge, managing at one point to thwart an Aces corner – but the James Street team eventually netted a second goal.  The rest of the game was the Ben and Emerson show, with both boys showing great stamina and grit to the bitter end. Emerson’s resolve was demonstrated time and again with strong attacking challenges, even in the dying minutes of the game. And Ben’s hard work meant the final score of 2-0 did not reflect the true extent of the Aces’ upper hand. Player of the day was stalwart defender Sharyn Joseph. Special thanks to Quinn McNabb and his mum, who turned out to support the team from the sideline during Quinn’s recovery from flu.  A big thank-you from the Ohope Mustangs to Di and Wade Brown who have provided each player with their own McDonald's soccer ball. A great ball ... and a great gift. Now we can all do extra practise at home!
Had the magnificent effort
required for the school production taken its toll? After the
all-consuming Colour My World, the Mustangs were a bit off-colour
against a
confident Paroa Jets. 6th GRADE Home teams are listed first. Duration of games is 30 minutes (15 minutes each half). Rules: Teams are 5 aside, including a goalkeeper. Size 3 ball. n.b. please read EBOP rules in front of draw booklet re things such as postponement, injuries, contacting other coaches etc. 1) Offside. The offside rule will be applied in all games. 2) Goalkicks In the event of a goalkick the opposition must retreat to their own half of the field and stay there until the goalkick has been taken. For the 6th grade goalkicks will be taken from the edge of the goalbox. 3) Corner kicks The opposition must be 5 metres away from the ball until the kick has been taken 4) Free kicks All free kicks will be direct and the opposition must be three metres away from the ball until the free kick has been taken 5) Penalty kicks There will be no penalty kicks in the 6th grade NB: The goalbox for the 6th grades will be a 9 metre line. All other FIFA rules should apply, but with discretion to take account of the young age and relatively low skill level of the players. Common sense should prevail. Sixth grade is 'non-competitive', that is, there is no league competition, just a series of games. n.b Paroa home games at Whakatane (Rex Morpeth Park). Thornton, Awakeri, Otakiri, James St, Saints, Allandale, Te Teko all at the relevant primary schools. Ohope at Bluett Park, Kawerau at Tarawera Park. Hakuna Matata at Matata Rugby Sports Club. |
May 9
Home vs Otakiri Hawkes 10am May 16 Home vs Te Teko Korimako 10am May 23 Home vs Awakeri Warriors 11.15am May 30(QB) bye June 6 Home vs Paroa Jets 9.15am June 13 Home vs Whakatane Transformers 10am June 20 Away vs James Street Aces 11.15am June 27 Home vs Ohope Dolphins 10am July 4 (Hol starts) Away vs Hakuna Matata Transfield Dynamos 10.30am July 25 Away vs Edgecumbe Dragons 10am Aug 1 Home vs Bay Roofing Ohope Storm Troopers 10.30am Aug 8 Home vs Allandale Rangers 11am Aug 15 Away vs Thornton Pukekos 10am Aug 22 Home vs Ohope All Stars 10am Aug 29 Away vs Saints Dolphins 12 noon Sept 5 Away vs Awakeri Fliers 10.30am |
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