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G9 Ohope Thistle
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2010 draw | result |
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Ohope Thistle 9 - 0 Awakeri Dragons A beautiful morning at
Bluett park saw Thistle, minus Campbell (who was sick), take on the
Dragons of Awakeri.
The team had been told to stay
focussed from the start and it was a much better effort all
round. There were one or two passes played in this game that were
absolutely top class and one or two moments when the ball should have
been passed but was taken on. Overall though it was a better team
performance and the full backs Connor and Tom played well all game,
getting forward in attack and keeping Awakeri on the back foot. This
attacking policy almost came unstuck however, when Awakeri burst
through the middle and only a superb save from Fergus denied Awakeri a
goal. From a coaching point of view, it was great to see Fergus
come off his line and make the save and this should give him confidence
for the Rep games.
Vinnie the sweeper kept his
position well all game, urging his full backs forward and did all that
was asked of him. A tidy effort.
At half time Thistle were four
goals to the good and Calum who was missing with tonsillitis last week,
was finding his rhythm with two goals to his credit. Ethan and Dylan
too were driving the play forward and only some solid defending from
Awakeri kept the score at four. Ethan and Ryan having got one goal
each. Ryan has clearly been thinking about his game and stepped up his
performance with two goals in total and a good effort in attack.
At half time it was a relief not
to have to growl the team for lack of commitment and in the second
half, the level of performance was sustained with Awakeri conceding an
early own goal, before Calum completed his hat trick and Fergus chipped
in with one of his own. Vinnie had asked at half time if he could take
the goalie gloves and Fergus was grateful to get a run at centre
forward. Vinnie had played well at sweeper and it was a quiet ten
minutes for him in goal. With the score at 8 -0 and time nearly up,
Dylan seized the moment and with some lovely dribbling ran through the
heart of the Awakeri defence before rifling a shot low into the goal. A
great finish !
Two games to go and all to play for. "C'mon Thistle ! "
Thistle
dominated the first half with the Lion's share of possession, but
lacked a
clinical edge around the penalty box and despite some strong running
from Dylan
down the right and hard work from Ethan through the middle, they got to
half
time only two nil ahead, thanks to goals from Ethan and Campbell. This was a
double point game to make up for the game missed during the first
serious bout
of winter rain, so there was much to play for and the players were
subjected to
some well chosen words at half time ! The second half
was much better and Ryan turned in his best performance for some time,
with
great running from midfield and was unlucky to have a goal disallowed.
The
defence guided by 'Vinnie the Sweeper' pushed forward with Tom linking
well
down the right and Connor turning in yet another solid game on the
left. It's always
good to see the skills acquired at practice put into good use and
special
mentions go to Tom and Dylan for their efforts. Thanks to the
parents for their support and to Ash for once again helping out with
the
refereeing. Ohope
Thistle 1 - 2 Saints K9's In
a game full of skill and drama, Saints K9's showed the necessary hunger
and
commitment to gain a 2 -1 victory over Thistle. For the spectators it
was a game
full of entertainment and passion and both sets of players can take
huge credit
for a game played in great spirit. There were chances at both ends
throughout
the game, but a great goal from Alex in the first half was just reward
for an
energetic display on The K9's left wing. Gregan scored their second
with a well
hit shot from the edge of the penalty area after Thistle failed to deal
with a
corner and in reply
In
attack, Calum starting at centre forward, used his energy and dribbling
skills
to pressure the K9s defence throughout the game and when switched to
the left
wing created a number of chances. Dylan, alternating between the wings,
ran
hard at the K9's and worked his socks off to get back and cover. He was
unlucky
with a couple of goal chances and on another day might have scored a
hat trick. It
was mail biting stuff alright and as Ash Gordon said , with the score
at 1-
1..... the game could go either way. Sadly it wasn't our way. We had
our
chances in front of goal and Vinnie and Ethan combined wonderfully to
contain
alex in the second half. However, the Saints players just wanted
to win
that little bit more and the pride and passion they felt showed at the
end. Next
weekend many of these players will be team mates at Reps and the
challenges
will be massive. Exciting times ! Ohope Thistle 8 - 1 Te Teko Mako A lovely Saturday morning at
Bluett saw a full strength Thistle take on the Te Teko team who had out
muscled them last time they met. With Fergus promised some time at
centre forward, the team started with Calum in goal, Vinnie at right
back, Connor at left back and Ethan as sweeper. Up front Campbell took
on the left wing duties, Fergie was as described, while Ryan played on
the right wing. Tom and Dylan were the subs.
Player of the Day CampbellWhether its the early starts or a lack of focus, Thistle played leadenly at times and really should have done much better with the amount of possession they had. Thankfully, Campbell has really come into his own these last few weeks and having shrugged off a foot injury, took the chance to fire Thistle ahead with a lovely strike from outside the penalty area following some good lead up work down the right wing (from Dylan or Ryan?). One nil up settled the team and the defence showed its worth standing solid against the Texans. It was crowded in the middle and Fergus was finding it difficult to move the ball around, but there was plenty of good running on the wing from Dylan, who is back on form, Ryan who is learning his new role and Campbell who always gives his best. With half time approaching, a Thistle attack was thwarted by a hand ball in the penalty box and the referee pointed to the spot. Ethan who has been handed the role of penalty taker, stepped up and fired hard and low to the 'keepers right making it two nil to Thistle. At half time the team were shuffled around with Fergus returning to goal and Calum leading the line. After a few words from the coach regarding the quality of passing and level of communication the team stepped up a couple of gears. Tom and Connor played outstandingly well in the second half in defence and Vinnie showed his consistency on the right with a performance of grit and determination. The safety first attitude at the back gave the Texans few chance but they did mange to pull one back to make it 2 - 1 before Thistle tore them to pieces with relentless pressure down the flanks and through the middle. Campbell, Ryan, Calum and Dylan all ran hard and Calum showed that he is learning the art of centre forward play with six goals in a display of quality finishing. A fine team effort in the second half and a good result before the visit of the K9's next Saturday. An extra mention for Connor. This is his third season with me and its great to see him realise the potential that we all thought he had. He kept his position all game, tackled bravely, played safe when he needed to, linked well down the left side and forms a great defensive team with Vinnie, Tom and Ethan. I know he's put in a lot of practice at home and its beginning to show ! Awakeri Dragons 1 - 7 Ohope Thistle Thistle came to slay the Dragons,
but were slow out of the blocks and somewhat reluctant in the tackle
and were one goal down before two minutes had gone. Too late to bed
seems to be the source of the lethargy for many of the team and it took
a while before they hit their stride. Fergie didn't see a lot of the
ball in goal and in fact his only action of the first half was the
early shot that beat him with its accuracy. The introduction of
Ethan at the back and Calum up front lifted the energy and after ten
minutes Thistle had come back to one all. From there Thistle began to
put together some passes and Ryan linked play well through the middle
and from a corner Campbell came close with a stunning header that went
narrowly wide. Connor, Tom, Vinnie and Ethan mopped up everything at
the back and by half time with Thistle leading four one and the Dragons
fire had gone. Tom took the goalie gloves for the second half and
Fergie moved to the wing and Connor stepped up with an excellent second
half performance on the left that spoke volumes about his progress this
season. Dylan, Ryan and Calum were linking well and three more goals
followed. Towards the end, with only one defender on the pitch, Thistle
piled on the pressure and finished on a high. Despite an average
performance from Thistle, it was enough to take this game. Five goals
from Calum and one each from Ryan and Campbell were two more than they
scored in the previous fixture against the Dragons and certainly the
team seem to have benefited from their recent outings against the 11th
G Tricky Chicks (3-2 loss) and the fun run against the 13th G Ohope
Stealth.
Bring on the K9's ! Player of the day - Calum Ohope Thistle 9 - 0 Otakiri Raiders This was a terribly ones sided
game and it is difficult to keep the team playing at a decent standard
when they are not being challenged. Fergus our goalkeeper is becoming
very disillusioned with his position as he has little to do and for
this game he started as striker, with Calum taking the goalie gloves.
Thistle reached half time with the score at 4 nil, thanks to goals from
Connor, Fergus, Ryan and Campbell. The defence (any three) of Vinnie,
Tom, Ethan and Connor was efficient and they continually pressed
forward to keep the pressure on the Raiders. Ryan and Dylan were
working well but the soggy ground wasn't helping their running game.
Player of the Day - TomA further five goals in the second half saw Campbell secure his hat trick and Calum get in on the action with three of his own. Campbell is settling in well and his versatility and ball skills are a great asset. A satisfactory result and a good effort on a damp winter's day. Ohope Thistle 12 - 0 Saints Go Girls Winning twelve nil doesn't help
either team and Thistle were rarely challenged in this game, despite
playing on the Saints 8th Grade pitch, due to Bluett Park being out of
action. A first half hat trick from Fergus helped seal the deal, allied
to a hat trick from Calum, a brace from Ryan and Dylan, one from Vinnie
and a penalty from Ethan. Thistle's performance was patchy and the
players need to pass the ball much earlier rather than waiting until
they get into trouble before releasing it. With six of the team having
made the Rep Squad and three chosen for the Development squad, they
will have to lift their game if they are to make any impact at Rep
level. Still a win is a win, and three more points secured. Positives
for the team were the improved corner taking, the desire always to
score more and a fine penalty shot from Ethan.
Player of the day Dylan (grabbing his first goals of the season) Ohope Thistle 3 - 2 Saints K9s With Bluett Park recovering after
the floods, the game was switched to Saints ground and from what I hear
Thistle, playing without subs turned in a useful performance, though
they required a bit of a tune up from Ash, standing in as coach for the
day. Goals from Ryan (2) and Campbell secured the win and Thistle
players and parents can feel happy that Michael White, the K9s coach
went home an unhappy man.
Vinnie seemed very proud of the win when I came across him today and the whole team can feel happy that we have beaten our main rivals twice this season. I still believe there is much room for improvement however and that the team are not yet playing to their potential. Calum and Tom should return this weekend for the game against the Go Girls and of course the whole team will be attending the 9th Grade Rep Trials on 16 June. Hope the World Cup inspires the team. I look forward to reviewing this game which was recorded on camera by Rachel's oldest boy. This report was based on hearsay, rumour and eyewitness accounts, so may not be factually correct Te Teko 2 - 3 Ohope Thistle Sporting contests are not always
about skill and flair. Sometimes its about aggression, heart and
physical presence. Thus it transpired that Thistle v Te Teko was a game
of skill v muscle and although Thistle pulled through in the end, it
was a hard fought victory with goals from Calum, Ryan and Fergus
securing the victory.
Thistle started off with a roar, with Te Teko struggling to get out of their own half and Calum firing in a succession of shots, Dylan working hard down the right and Ryan and Campbell providing solidity in the middle. The defence was organised and Vinnie showed that he is developing into a fine attacking fullback. On the opposite side of defence Connor is also showing strongly and his ball control, passing and positioning are proving useful assets. Time and again he won the ball and linked the play beautifully. Its great to see him progressing. Ethan and Tom also played very well in defence and it was good to see Tom run strongly with the ball and Ethan show that he is thinking not only about his own work, but also the overall organisation of the defence, which is one of his responsibilities as sweeper. Most of the game flowed Thistle's way until shortly before half-time when a series of half hearted tackles resulted in a goal to Te Teko. At half time the coach was still optimistic, as Thistle had come close on several occasions and on a different day might have had five. However when the second half began, it was a different story. The Te Teko kids, who had already shown a physical presence on the pitch, got stuck into Thistle and five minutes into the second half, Calum was carried off after taking a big knock in the penalty area. Vinnie, who had already taken a first half knock and was playing goalkeeper in the second half, eventually came off altogether after some resolute goalkeeping and Ryan ended up finishing the game as goalie. It was tough going for Thistle and as Stuart McNabb said, "Te Teko have their tales up". They surely did and despite great moments from Thistle, the Texans were winning the 50/50 balls and applying the pressure. Respite came in the form of an excellent free kick from Fergus from the edge of the box and he made no mistake in hammering the ball past the Texan defenders - when Fergie plays up front you are always guaranteed at least one goal and he didn't disappoint. Te Teko didn't let up however and it was only a matter of time before a goal came and with the score at 3-2, the last quarter of the game was full of tension and thrills. Campbell and Dylan both put in good runs in attack, but to no avail and by now it was end to end stuff, with the Texans winning corners and Thistle visibly wilting in the face of strong tacking. In the end, Thistle held on for the win and made it four wins from four. With a bye next weekend, there will be a chance to recharge the batteries before the Saints K9's come to Bluett Park looking to avenge their opening day defeat. Should be a great contest ! Player
of the day - Ethan
Ohope Thistle 8 - 0 Awakeri Dragons Thistle turned in a very tidy
performance to secure a well deserved win. With Campbell back in the
team, but Ethan missing, there was a chance to experiment with Tom as
sweeper, Connor at left back and Campbell alternating between right
wing and centre forward.
Calum was fired up and ran strongly all game, securing a hat trick within 12 minutes. With Ryan playing his usual tidy game and Dylan and Campbell driving play forward, most of the first half was played in front of Awakeri's goal. The defence of Vinnie, Tom and Connor repelled all attacks and Fergus in goal was left to observe it all. Campbell worked hard all game and secured a well deserved goal, while Ryan scored one and Fergus got a brace playing as centre forward in the second half. One goal in particular was a real delight as Ryan moved the ball out to Calum, who flicked it back for Fergie, who then delicately chipped it over the 'keeper. Great stuff. Tom took the goalie gloves in the second half and showed that he has handy goalkeeping skills. Vinnie and Connor are developing into great fullbacks and although they had limited opportunities on attack, they showed good concentration and did the basics well. The second half was a little scrappier, but Calum secured his fourth goal and was denied several times by outstanding saves from Awakeri's fearless goalkeeper. Dylan didn't get on the scoresheet today, but he is an integral part of the team and worked hard all game on the right wing and he and Campbell are always a handful when running with the ball. A very good effort from the boys and great support too. Player of the day - Calum Ohope
Thistle 6 - 0
Saints Go Girls
The second
half saw Vinnie
move to goal to protect his injured ankle and Fergie move to centre
forward
with Ryan on the right. From the moment the whistle blew Thistle
stepped up a
couple of gears and began to play their tidy passing game. Calum, also
with
ankle strapped up, ran hard at the Go Girls defence while Fergie and
Ryan
produced some beautiful passes and lovely touches to link play and
stretch the
defensive line. The second half was one way traffic with four further
goals
added. Calum's determination secured him a hat trick, in addition
to hitting the post and bar, while Ryan finished off a beautiful
cross
with a delightful sidefoot shot into the roof of the goal. Fergie's
nimble footwork and
Ryan's neat passing was causing no end of problems for the defence,
while
Connor produced his best ever performance with fantastic running from
right
back and a beautiful goal to cap a wonderful performance. Tom and Ethan
produced rock solid performances at the back and Ethan showed that he
is
rapidly adapting to the role of sweeper with solid tackling and
thoughtful
distribution. Tom is developing well as an attacking full back, running
hard to
good effect and linking well with Calum in attack. It was great
football and a
fine result. First home
game next week
and hopefully Player
of the Day - Connor What a start to the season !
Saints K9's have become our great rivals and this was a hard fought
game, which ended in a 2 -1 victory to Thistle. Fergie playing his
first proper game in goal showed great potential and Ethan, a new
addition to the team contributed well in his role as sweeper. Having a
sweeper means that the fullbacks....a combo of Connor, Vinnie and Tom
are able to push forward on attack and Vinnie in particular turned in a
huge performance and was man of the match. His hard running down the
right wing created a host of opportunities and he showed that he has
the skills to be an asset in attack and defence. Tom and Connor were
kept busy throughout the game with an endless number of tackles, while
in attack Dylan worked hard down the right and contributed well in
midfield. Ryan claimed two well deserved goals in a tidy all round
performance, where his ball control and link play was enough to keep
Saints on the back foot. Calum had one of his quieter games after a
busy opening spell where he shot wide with only the goalie to beat and
shortly after managed to hit the post. Not his day. When Campbell
returns form injury there will be some fresh legs up front and some
excitement in store. Not Thistle's best performance, but a good start !
Player of the
Day - Vinnie
Thistle Bay Day Player update Fergie
- new goalkepper. Quiet day for him, but a superb point blank
save against Saints Vinnie - injured, but played bravely and tidily and has great promise in the right back position Tom - industrious game at left back and nice passing Connor - fine defensive effort and beautiful linking down the right side Campbell - welcome aboard and great display as sweeper and a goal as well on debut ! Magic Dylan - outstanding display on the right wing in the final game and wonderful acceleration Ryan - Great passing, lovely positioning and a solid performance at centre forward Calum - one hat trick, six goals in all and a committed effort from the left wing EBOPJMC 2010
9th GRADE Premier division Home
teams are listed first.
Duration of games is 40 minutes (20 minutes each half). n.b. please read EBOP rules in front of draw booklet re things such as postponement, injuries, contacting other coaches etc. Rules: Emphasis is on enjoyment. Seven players aside (includes goalkeeper). Shinpads must be worn. Substitution as often and as many times as coach likes, referee to be informed each time. 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 9th grade the goal kick is taken from the edge of the penalty area. 3) Corner kicksThe 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. 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. Ninth grade premier is 'competitive', that is, a league points table will be kept. Results must be given to club delegates so they can be forwarded to the Results Officer on Sunday evenings, or at the latest Monday following the match. |
May 1 Away vs Saints K-9s 9am May 8 Away vs Saints Go Girls 9am May 15 Home vs Otakiri Raiders 9am May 22 Home vs Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons 9am May 29 Away vs Te Teko Mako 9am June 5(QB) No Games June 12 Home vs Saints K-9s 9am June 19 Home vs Saints Go Girls 9am June 26 Away vs Otakiri Raiders 9am July 3 (Hol Starts) No Games July 24 Away vs Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons 9am July 31 Home vs Te Teko Mako 9am Aug 7 Away vs Saints K-9s 9.45am Aug 14 Away vs Saints Go Girls 9am Aug 21 Home vs Otakiri Raiders 9am Aug 28 Home vs Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons 9am Sept 4 Away vs Te Teko Mako 10am |
2-1 win 6-0 win postponed 8-0 win 3-2 win 3-2 win 12-0 win 9-0 win 7-1 win 8-1 win 2-1 loss 8-1 win postponed 1-2 loss 7-0 win |
