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G8 Ohope Dynamites (Premier)
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2010 draw | result |
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Ohope Dynamites 10 A win! And goals!
The relief
was almost palpable ... Suddenly the team
that
couldn’t score became the team that couldn’t stop finding the back of
the net. Gutsy Matata were
outgunned
and even sending on a complete new lineup of players every 10 minutes
could not
stem the tide. Matt Wylie got the
early
breakthrough and that was followed by what can only be described as “a
great
big hoof” from his own half by Tyler van Asselt which hit the post. Nathan Gebert
harried a
hesitant Matata defence and twice came close before Wayne Joseph (now
known as
“Chris”) hit the post. The second goal
came when Within seconds of
the
re-start, The oranges were
handed
round at 4-0 and then the rout continued. Geordie Boon fed The seventh
deservedly fell
to Geordie and the eighth came from a Gladiators corner which saw Matt
romp
away from his own goal all the way down the left before crossing for Kawerau Crusaders 2 NOT quite the end
of the
world ... but pretty close. A week of woe for
the
Dynamites finally went belly-up, pear-shaped and turned to custard with
a third
straight loss. Following defeats
at the
hands of arch-rivals the Force the previous weekend, and even
archer-rivals
Ohope Raiders in midweek, the Dynamites went down to a Kawerau team
they had
beaten away earlier in the season. It was a pretty
even-steven
game – in fact, Ohope probably had the better of the play – but they
couldn’t
score a goal for love nor money. It is all very
well being
the best team in the middle of the park, but you have to do it at the
business
end. Kawerau seized on a couple of chances; the Dynamites – for all
their
possession – never looked much like scoring. It was perhaps
significant
that the Ohope lads played quite strictly to position – defence,
midfield and
attack – while Kawerau looked to everyone to pitch in in all areas. The result was
that the
Dynamites two attackers faced a packed K-Town defence of, usually, at
least
five players. There was simply no way through and perhaps the Dynamites
need to
push more bodies forward when on attack. Just one goal in
three
matches surely tells us something. Still,
now we know that it
is only a game, it’s about having fun ... and winning is not everything!
Ohope
Raiders 1, Ohope Dynamites 0 Despite
the pain of Saturday’s loss to the Force – a
match we really thought we could win – our young athletes were primed
for more
top-of-the-league action in this make-up match with their greatest
rivals. Flash
back to the magnificent game that opened the
season on May 1: a hard-fought 2-all result that revealed just how
evenly
matched the two teams were. Now, with second, third and fourth places
still to
be decided on the league table, this wasn’t so much a grudge match as a
chance
to put the record straight. Hey, no pressure, kids! If
adrenalin was pumping on the field, any number of
hormones must have been coursing through the veins of those on the
sidelines,
judging by the intensity and volume of instructions and encouragement
directed
at the players. The importance of this match was further underscored by
how
many parents managed to grab an hour away from work in anticipation of
another
nail-biter. With
tension at snapping point, you have to hand it to
two amazing teams: players stepped up to the mark, handled the pressure
and
absolutely put themseles on the line, attacking every opportunity and
playing
fearlessly. It was as if each player had matured a couple of years,
just for
this match. With
both teams so evenly matched on attitude and heart,
and talented strikers and defenders on both teams giving their all, who
could
have called it? Defensively, the Dynamites were solid and dependable,
frustrating virtually all of the Raiders’ offensives with powerful
kicks back
to the Raiders’ end. Midfield, the
tackling was courageous and hard, and the effort never waned. Up front,
the
Dynamites played with characteristic determination and fire ... Despite all this, the Raiders bagged more
possession and
, more importantly, had the finishing power when it mattered. Well into
the
second half, with nothing on the scoresheet for either side, the
Raiders potted
a beautifully executed goal from a corner cross. Beautifully done –
just the
way the Dynamites had practised it! Whakatane Force 2 AS soccer
innovation goes,
it was right up there ... coach Paul’s secret strategy to unseat the
mighty
Force from their top-of-the-table spot. Worked on
behind-closed-doors, it was unveiled at this long-anticipated showdown. Having learnt a
couple of
lessons from the earlier 3-1 reversal at the hands of the
Whakatane-ites, the
coach put Tyler van Asselt in goal for the whole game – only to unleash
him
upfield for the Dynamites’ corners. A bold initiative
that at
least dealt with the problem of poor goal kicks which had cost the team
in the
first match-up. However, the sight of Dynamites’ empty goal and the
keeper on
the edge of the opposition penalty box certainly made it a high-stakes
gamble. It almost paid
handsome
dividends on one occasion – the corner-kick finding Tyler, whose shot,
carrying
some venom, went just wide. But on other occasions, the Dynamites lack
the
precision to tee up the target for their roaming goalie. In the end, it
probably didn’t
matter – the Force had the better control, the better cohesion and were
worthy
winners. They pressed from
the start
and for much of the first half Ohope had to rely on breakaways. Geordie
Boon
led one such breakout, winning a corner which gave us our first glimpse
of the But most of action
was at
the other end, and Nathan Gebert had to perform some mighty defensive
duties
while Broc Hands weighed in with an amazing tackle as the Force seemed
certain
to score with three-against-one on the Ohope keeper. Following a series
of
corners, there was a sense of inevitability as the Force duly took the
lead. There was more
defending to
do for Ohope after the halftime break and Matt Wylie was well to the
fore in
this respect. As well as romping upfield for corners, Broc nearly
conjured up an
equaliser after a run down the right, but it was Force who struck next
– Harry
Pigeon coolly taking advantage of a defensive lapse. The Dynamites got
a glimmer
of hope when Elliot collected a loose ball, held off a couple of
challenges and
fired home via the post to make it 2-1. Try as they might,
the Ohope
boys couldn’t find a way through for the equaliser – the last chance
fell to
Matt but his shot was well saved. Congratulations to
an
impressive Whakatane team and their excitable coach. June 19 K-Town Krickets 0 Ohope Dynamites 2 LEAVE
the flask and sandwiches at home ... a trip to Tarawera Park is no
June 12picnic. When you cross the border into Kawerau, a hard hat and a big heart are what you need (not forgetting your umbrella as it usually rains). But the Dynamites again made the trip worthwhile for their band of supporters. Having squeezed past the Crusaders at the Cobham Drive paddock earlier in the season, they overcame stubborn resistance from the Krickets to make it two out of two on their K-Town travels. When Elliot Brown pounced on a mix-up in the home defence and got the benefit of a rebound to open the scoring, and then Broc Hands made it 2-0 shortly afterwards, we thought we looking at a Kricket score. With Matt Wylie leading the attack and Tyler van Asselt providing support, the Dynamites appeared to be in rampant mood. On the few occasions that the K-Towners got forward in the first half, Elliot was steady as a rock at the back, covering and clearing any danger. Matt and Broc fired in a series of shots but the accuracy was not quite there in the finishing and, somewhat remarkably, the score stayed at 2-0 at halftime. Cue a change of ends; cue a change in fortunes, and it was the home side who pressed forward after the break. Vital saving tackles by Nathan Gebert and Broc were needed, and it was all hands to the pump to keep that sheet clean as a whistle. Credit to the Krickets never-say-die approach as they had Ohope hanging on at times. The visitors were reduced to relying on counter-attacks, one of which was started by Nathan with a great pass that set Elliot away. However, his chip from wide out was just kept out by the keeper's fingertips. So what had looked like a stroll in the park ended up a hard-fought victory ... but victory nonetheless, with Matt proving a very worthy player of the day.  Awakeri Incredibles 0 Ohope Dynamites 9 THE
prospect of rep trials the next day seemed to add extra fire to the
Dynamites as they comprehensively swept aside Awakeri. Nine goals is a pretty impressive tally in a 40-minute match but, in truth, it could have been more. With Elliot Brown keeping things tidy at the back, the visitors swept forward, Aryan Anand bossing the midfield and Wayne Joseph and Nathan Gebert supporting the attack. It was Aryan who set up the first goal, finding space down the left and supplying the perfect cross for Matt Wylie to cash in. A great run by on-fire Nathan gave Aryan an opening but he couldn't get enough power into his shot. Perhaps an extra Weet-Bix at breakfast is the answer. In the next attack, Wayne, who was in swaggering form, linked with Tyler van Asselt and the ball came to Nathan whose shot shaved the outside of the post. The second goal was not long coming. Aryan's corner found Wayne who beat a defender and squeezed the ball home from a difficult angle. Tyler went close before adding the third as he broke from halfway, steadied himself, lined up the shot and confidently powered it into the net. The second half scoring featured Tyler again as he latched on to Matt's quick throw to skip through the Awakeri rearguard from the left and score. A great run and cross by Tyler had Matt and Geordie Boon unable to decide who was going to shoot and the chance went begging, but Geordie made amends minutes later went he banged home number five. A crunching tckle by Broc Hands turned defence into attack and he burst through two challenges to shoot just wide. It was now a question of just how many the Dynamites would score ... and whether Aryan would be able to enjoy a quick nap in goal as he patrolled an empty penalty area. For the Incredibles, it was like trying to turn back a mudslide descending on Bluett Park ... they were swamped. Broc knocked in the sixth goal and Matt followed up a shot to collect the ricochet and score. Wayne broke down the right and fed Matt who completed his hat-trick and then Nathan went on a scything run from his own half, found Broc and then was on hand to finish off the move for a well-deserved goal. Man of the match was Elliot but it could have been any one of the team. Finally, good luck to those who made it through the rep trials -- Matt, Tyler, Broc and Elliot, great representation for the mighty Dynamites.  Saints Rebels 0 Ohope Dynamites 3 Time
to dust off that old cliché – a game of two halves.The indefatigable Dynamites bossed the
first period, running up three goals ... and it might have been more.
After the obligatory oranges, a plucky and tenacious St Joseph’s outfit dominated possession and territory. But could they peg the Dynamites back ... could they even get a consolation goal? Well, just check out the scoreline. The history books will show that no matter what St Jo’s threw at them, the resilient Ohope rearguard had an answer. We have often extolled the virtues of the Dynamites attacking flair, so it is only fair to acknowledge a fine defensive effort from all seven lads. Organised well by coach Paul, they covered one another, nipped in when needed to intercept or clear the danger, and chucked in some thumping tackles for good measure. On the offensive front, there was a sublime display from man of the match Broc Hands who, in the first half, threatened to score every time he got the ball. Broc’s balance, pace and attacking instincts had the Rebels under pressure from the get-go and it was no surprise that, as two defenders hesitated over the ball, he snuck in to slide home the opening goal. The Rebels were feeling the heat and another error at the back saw their keeper way out of position, allowing Tyler van Asselt to tuck away number two. Nathan Gebert joined the attack for a corner and nearly had the third goal, while long-range efforts from Tyler and Wayne Joseph were just wide. Broc, with support from Geordie Boon, continued to scythe through the defence and, while one shot was stopped on the line, he soon got his reward, latching on to a quick throw, darting clear and finishing with aplomb. May 29 Ohope Dynamites 3 Matata Gladiators 1 The
ever-improving Dynamites kept their unbeaten record for the season
intact, proving just a tad too skilful and a tad too organised for a gutsy Matata team on a sticky Bluett Park pitch. An early goal by Jordie Boon (the first of many, we hope) set the Dynamites on their way and, seemingly, heading for a comfortable win. But you can never write off the green-shirted youngsters of Matata and, despite being on the receiving end for much of the game, they proved a resilient bunch. The Ohope lads might have felt less than flattered turning round just a goal to the good but they continued to press on in the second stanza only to find the gluepot conditions in the middle of the park bogging them down. Playing down the flanks where there was still some grass was the answer ... easier said than done, though Aryan Anand got the message and showed off his passing skills. The pressure eventually told when a Dynamites attack broke down and the ball came back to defender Wayne Joseph. Wayne finally did what he has been threatening to do for a long time ... he controlled the ball, beat a man, made space and whacked it home from distance. And that's $2 his dad owes him! Coasting to victory, the game took a bizarre twist when Elliot Brown came off the subs' bench for Ohope. Elliot had been, as always, one of the Dynamites top performers and he quickly showed his talent, romping down the right flank and smacking home a low drive. Unfortunately, it was all done at the wrong end and the young lad had scored an outstanding own goal! At 2-1, it was game on, but the home team kept a firm grip on their opponents and Broc Hands came up trumps again toseal the win at 3-1. Man of the match honours went to Wayne and then, in a scene reminiscent of NZ Fashion Week or Project Runway, it was time to try on the flash new training shirts (names on the back!) kindly delivered by Hands Builders. May 22 – Round 4 Ohope Dynamites 8, Te Teko Taniwha 0 After
the thrill of Friday’s face-off with the Force, the Dynamites suffered
that sluggish morning-after feeling, failing to fire on all cylinders
or match the intensity of their play the night before.
Nevertheless, the Dynamites bagged their best tally so far, with Broc Hands chalking up a hat-trick before the half-time whistle (5-0 half-time), and making it four after the break. The Dynamites looked much more organised after Friday’s training on corner-taking, and their better understanding of positioning in these situations paid off more than once. Stand-in coach Kim Brown worked with the boys throughout the match on the importance of positional play, aiming to rotate them all through each third of the pitch. Tyler van Asselt was award player of the day – not just for his part in the day’s victory, but for top-class play in every outing so far. May 21 – Round 3 (rescheduled from May 15) Whakatane Force 3, Ohope Dynamites 1 Nerves
were rocketing before this make-up match late on Friday. This was the
much-dreaded clash with the Force and their formidable trio of skilled
footballers, and the Dynamites could be heard before the game swapping
tales of 9-0 defeats last year and similar.
So you can only double the admiration for the lads as, full of foreboding, they lifted their game, played as a unit, and faced the fear head-on in a match as exciting and intense as it was full of skill, courage and determination. Coach Paul Gebert’s unpopular decision to put key playmaker Tyler van Asselt in the goal for the first half proved a wise move, paying off virtually instantly – and on at least a dozen instances following. Wayne Joseph had Tyler’s back, sending the Force scrambling upfield with his powerful right-footers. Like an impenetrable force field, the two fended off strike after strike, leaving Whakatane’s strikers visibly frustrated. On attack, Jordie Boon’s speed and agility teamed with Elliott Brown’s perseverance and drive gave the Force some nasty moments, but it was doughty Broc Hands who really rocked them 13 minutes into the game. 1-0 to the Dynamites. Force striker Harry Pidgeon slammed a long-range missile toward the net that should have been unstoppable – but Tyler stopped it. And then Nathan Gebert got in on the action with his best and gutsiest play to date, tackling strongly and kicking hard from the midfield. A disbelieving Force left the field at half-time with the score still 1-0. Matt Wylie, who volunteered for frontline duty after the break, came under immediate and heavy fire in the goalmouth – you could almost hear the shots whistling toward the nets – but he saw them off. Ohope wasted a golden opportunity to double their tally, frittering away possession, and the next few minutes were some of the most thrilling of the match, as Tyler took on the Force single-handed but to no avail – and another seemingly unstoppable shot was saved by Matt. Tyler continued to show his class, turning effortlessly from defence to attack, and Nathan was still tackling hard midfield, but elsewhere the Dynamites were beginning to tire, the backs slower to spot danger, leaving their goal exposed. And – perhaps showing just how spooked the Force were – those long shots just kept coming, and first one, then two and finally three perfectly placed balls hit home high into the net. May 8, 2010. KAWERAU CRUSADERS 1 OHOPE DYNAMITES 2 NOT too many teams travel to Kawerau and come back with a win. First, you’ve actually got to find the ground, which can be a problem in itself ... then you’ve got to match the ‘take-no-prisoners’ Kawerau club at their fortress of Tarawera Park. It says a lot for the determined effort and growing cohesion of the Dynamites that they were able to turn around a one-goal halftime deficit and push on for a well-deserved victory – thanks to a Matt Wylie double. The K-Town team boasted a very talented young player who gave them the lead and, at one time, looked like he might win the game more or less on his own. But the Dynamites are a team where everyone has something to contribute and, in the end, a sustained team performance overcame individual skill. On a big pitch which sapped the energy from young legs, it was the valiant Ohope-ites who had what it takes to go the distance and had the combinations to eventually take control of the match. As the minutes ticked by and their opponents became increasingly disjointed, the Dynamites held their shape, kept using the ball and, with steadier finishing, would have won by a bigger margin. It is great to see how Matt, Broc, Elliot, Jordie, Tyler, Nathan and Wayne are progressing – starting to appreciate the open spaces, realise the value of passing, understand their positions and grasp what is going on around them rather than being simply focussed on the ball at their feet. Let’s just call it awareness – it is a key asset in any player at any level of the beautiful game. Jordie Boon fully merited his man of the match award and, if he can just stay cool and calm in front of goal, he will soon be on the scoresheet. A special mention must also be made of the skilful and elegant Tyler van Asselt. Playing mainly in defence, he looked like a young Franz Beckenbauer as he read the play, eliminated the danger and distributed the ball to turn defence into attack. Beckenbauer is one of the very few people to win the World Cup as both a player and coach ... so, go Tyler! May 1, 2010. Grade 8. OHOPE RAIDERS 2. OHOPE DYNAMITES 2. It was standing room only at Bluett Park for this crackerjack season opener ... and that’s not even allowing for the fact that there aren’t any seats. The inter-school clash saw parents and supporters jostling for space on a crowded touchline, while on the field best pals put friendship on the back-burner and became dogged and determined rivals in the battle for 8th Grade bragging rights. Despite the added intensity on the field from the need to put one over on your mates, the game was played in a wonderful sporting spirit – and that good behaviour even extended to the adults on the sidelines. In the end it was honours even – and deservedly so – with not even a cat’s whisker between the two teams as the plucky Raiders overcame a two-goal halftime deficit to share the spoils. The outstanding feature of the game was, perhaps, just how much these youngsters have improved since last season – faster, stronger, more skilful and more focused, some of them even appeared to have got bigger! The Dynamites, with the bulk of last season’s squad still in the fold, took an early grip on the game, with newbie Tyler van Asselt and renowned striker Matt Wylie netting in the first half. It might have been more but for some gutsy goalkeeping by Francesca Kay – though even she could do nothing about one effort from Matt, standing rooted to the spot as the ball flew over her head, smacked the crossbar and bounced away. On the stroke of halftime, a neat touch from Raider Lachie Stokes put him clear but he pulled his shot wide of the upright. It was, perhaps, a sign of what was to come after the break. The Raiders got an early break in the second half when Joshua Law got just enough of his right boot on an angled cross to turn it past keeper Broc Hands. The play was end to end and the crowd got increasingly vocal as the minutes ticked away. The Dynamites defence seemed resolute enough to hold out at 2-1 and Elliot Brown nearly made the game safe but was denied by the post. However, this magnificent game had one more twist and it came when poor Tyler, trying to clear in his own six-yard box, put the ball through his own goal. Sad for a lad who had been outstanding throughout ... but giving us a very fair result to a titanic struggle that bodes well for the rest of the season. EBOPJMC 2010 8th GRADE Premier
Home teams are listed first.Duration of games is 40 minutes (20 minutes each half). Teams are 6 a-side (includes a goalkeeper). n.b. please read EBOP rules in front of draw booklet re things such as postponement, injuries, contacting other coaches etc. Rules: 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 8th grade goalkicks will be taken from the edge of the penalty area. 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 will be taken from the penalty spot, if there is one, otherwise from the edge of the penalty area directly in front of the goal. NB: The goalbox for the 8th grade will be 9 metres out 4-5 metres from each goal post. 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. Results are being collected. Results must be given to club delegates so they can be forwarded to the Results Officer on Sunday evening, or at the latest Monday following the match. |
May 1 Home vs Ohope Raiders 10am May 8 Away vs Kawerau Crusaders 10am May 15 Away vs Whakatane Force 9am May 22 Home vs Te Teko Taniwha 10am May 29 Home vs Matata Gladiator 10am June 5(QB) Away vs Saints Rebels 10am June 12 Away vs Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri Incredibles 10am June 19 Home vs K-Town Krickets 11am June 26 Home vs Eastpac Opotiki 10am July 3 (Hol Starts) Home vs Ohope Raiders 10am July 24 Home vs Whakatane Force 10am July 31 Home vs Kawerau Crusaders 10am Aug 7 Away vs Matata Gladiators 10am Aug 14 Away vs Te Teko Taniwha 10am Aug 21 Home vs Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri Incredibles 10am Aug 28 Home vs Saints Rebels 11am Sept 4 Away vs K-Town Krickets 11am Sept 11 Away vs Eastpac Opotiki 10am |
2-2 draw
2-1 win 3-1 loss 8-0 win 3-1 win 3-0 win 9-0 win 2-0 win 2-0 loss postponed 0-1 loss 1-2 loss 0-2 loss 10-0 win |