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 From left: Tia, Callum, Connor, Fergus, Dylan, Vinnie, Absent: Tom & Ryan Ohope Thistle 2
- 0
Whakatane Incredibles When the final
whistle
blew on this game we celebrated a great win
OH NO SAINTS DREW AGAINST TE TEKO SO IF
YOU
WON AGAINST INCREDIBLES
THE LEAGUE ALL YOURS CONGRATS IS IT THEN ? TIME TO CELEBRATE
! OHOPE THISTLE, 8th GRADE PREMIER
CHAMPIONS 2009
- Luvin it !!
15 minutes of muddling and messing
around were followed by a much
improved Thistle effort and in the end a win by nine goals to nil was well deserved. Tom played a very tidy and committed game in defence and deservedly took player of the day, while Calum scored four , Ryan two and Fergus, Dylan and Tom got one each. There were some great crosses played in from the wings and some tidy distribution from Vinnie and Tom, allied to some hard yards through the middle from Fergus and Ryan, with Connor putting himself about to support the attack. Tia was secure at the back and helped keep the Saints scoreline to nil, while she also shared the Goalkeeping duties with Tom and Vinnie. While its great to celebrate the goals, the hard work of our defence has been one of the reasons the team has kept a clean sheet on several occasions this season and there was some very sensible play again to stop the Saints GG's who have several talented players in their ranks. One scheduled game left and plenty to play for ! Ohope Thistle 8
- 0 Thornton Thunder
An absolutely perfect day in Texas with little wind, a dry pitch
and A
beautiful spring day in the Eastern Bay and the loyal Thistle
supporters made the trip to the riverside settlement of Thornton to enjoy a game played in good spirits and fine conditions. With Thistle down to six players and a sick Tia only there as emergency back-up, the game began with Calum in goal, Tom and Vinnie in defence , Connor out on the left, Dylan in his usual on the right and Ryan playing through the middle. It didn't take Thistle long to get two ahead with goals from Ryan and Dylan, but Thistle were a little subdued and Thornton were far better organised than in the last encounter. By half time Thistle had created many opportunities, but added only one more goal to their tally, thanks to Connor who scored after a lovely run down the left wing. In the second half Tia took over in goal and Calum was restored to the left wing and it wasn't long before the ball was worked out to Ryan on the edge of the penalty area and he controlled it beautifully, before firing in a low cross which Calum finished tidily with the outside of his left foot. Thistle were playing with a little more urgency now and Dylan was putting in another excellent performance on the right wing and was well rewarded with two goals for the day. His consistency over the last few weeks has been fantastic and he has raised the level of his game to a new standard. Ryan played tidily in teh middle. with a mixture of good running and nice passing and scored yet another hat trick. Yet again the defence of Tom, Vinnie and Connor (in the second half) turned in another solid performance and they can be proud of the fact that they conceded no goals. Tom put in a number of solid tackles and Vinnie's highlight was a beautiful covering tackle to kill a Thornton attack. Excellent stuff. Tia was not feeling at all well and half way through the second half handed the goalie gloves to Tom and retired from the match. For her efforts and commitment to her team, Tia was awarded Player of the Day and she can feel proud of her great attitude. The final score was 8-0 with Calum grabbing a second, but the Thornton team can take heart from their defensive efforts. So with two games to go against Saints Go Girls and the Incredibles we have plenty to play for. Its been a great season and the level of expectation is high, but the Volcanoes supporters and players are buoyant after beating us a month ago and then thumping the Incredibles 6-1 last week.......We'll be looking for a big effort this week from coaches, players and supporters........ Ohope Thistle 9 - 1 Te Teko Taniwha glorious sunshine. The grass was short and this suits our team and their style of play. It wasn't vintage Thistle , but it was effective and four goals from the hard working Dylan, three from a busy Ryan and two from the industrious Calum sealed the victory. Tom and Vinnie were solid at the back and there was clear evidence that the team have listened and learned about the perils of playing the ball across their own goal mouth. Connor and Fergus shared the goal keeping duties and played tidily. With Tia off sick there wasn't much time on the sideline for any of the players and playing on the 11th grade pitch at Texas meant plenty of running for the team. The team are at their best when they play the ball wide and Connor, Tom and Vinnie have all picked up on the need to play the ball wide, turning defense to attack. Calum and Dylan both ran hard on the wings and when there efforts created a host of chances. The midfield was much more crowded and Ryan and Fergus were given a hard time from some of those hard tackling Texan girls. They never stopped trying however and Ryan's first hat trick for a few weeks was well deserved. When you win 9-1 and you haven't played your best then there is plenty to be happy with, but the expectations for this team are high and we look forward to building on this performance. After the disappointment of losing their unbeaten league record the previous weekend, it was time for the players to lift their game and the expectation of a better performance was made clear to the team. From the outset Thistle applied the pressure and Dylan, deservedly player of the day, showed excellent skill, attitude and commitment to take the ball down the right wing on a number of occasions and his example was an inspiration to the others. By half time Thistle were 3 - 0 ahead and Calum, Ryan and Dylan were all on the scoresheet. This wasn't one of their best performances, but there was a lot of intelligent play and tidy passing. In the end Thistle won 6-0 with Calum returning to action with a hat trick and Ryan grabbing a second. In defence, Connor, Vinnie and Tom proved solid and dependable and kept the Awakeri team pinned in their own half. The distribution from defence wasn't as good as in previous games, but there were still some sensible balls played wide to Dylan and Calum. Tia has shown over several weeks now that she can make telling tackles and she again won a numbe of imporatnt tackles in midfield. The Goalkeepers for the day were Vinnie and Tom and while Vinnie played tidily in the first half, Tom was left in isolation in the second half as Thistle took the game to Awakeri. Plenty of work to do at training and plenty of room for improvement, but a 6-0 win is a welcome return to winning ways. Whakatane Incredibles 0 - 3 Ohope Thistle (photos courtesy of Juliette Silverston)  9am at Rex Morpeth and a top of
the table clash. The players know that this is a must win game. There
are no subs with Ryan still
on holiday and Tia sick. The team are focussed and from the start
there is no need to remind them about who plays where. They know
the
drill. The Incredibles are a tough team, but our passing and
organisation
is good and both Dylan and Calum are working hard on the wings.
What's missing is the communication and that is where Tia's absence is
most felt. However, the defence of Tom and Vinnie are a match for the Incredibles and most of the early chances fall to Thistle. With seven minutes gone Dylan runs down the right and fires in a lovely cross to Calum who controls it well before unleashing a fierce shot from outside the penalty area that leaves Sam Sheaff the Incredibles goalie with little chance of stopping it. 
1-0 to Thistle, its a
great start. The hard running of the Incredibles Gregan and Campbell means that there is no shortage of work for Thistle's defence and Tom and Vinnie were just superb in this area. Dylan and Calum were running hard on the wings too and a covering back when required. Great to seethat Dylan has been thinking about his game and he stuck to his  position and put in a huge first half
effort against Gregan in
the Incredibles defence. Fergus was in the thick of the action for most of the first half, making a huge contribution with a number of timely tackles and strong runs, but it was difficult finding space in a crowded midfield. With half time approaching, the Incredibles had their chances to equalise,  but Connor showed that
he is well organised in goal and he played a great first half in this
position. At half time with the score 1-0 Thistle faced a grumpy
coach, who reminded them that communication is the key to the game and that it would take a lot more second half effort if they were to win this one. Out came Thistle for the second half with Dylan taking over in goal and Connor working on the right side of midfield. Fergus was fired up now and he and Calum had the Incredibles under pressure from the kick off. It was proving ever more difficult for the Incredibles to find a  way through and Tom and Vinnie were
cleverly occupying the space behind Fergus and Calum and keeping the pressure on the Incredibles. After five minutes of the second half Fergus put in one of his trademark runs through the middle with great dribbling skills and he took his chance beautifully, firing into the net and putting his team 2-0 up. Great work Thistle ! For the remainder of the game, Thistle stuck manfully to their task and kept up the passing game that they are becoming familiar with. With seven minutes to go Tom took a throw in down the line and Calum pressured the defenders. With the ball worked free,  Calum took
his chance and fired in a powerful shot from the right that left the goalie with little chance. 3-0 and the game was won. The remaining five minutes were played out with Thistle continuing to apply pressure while the Incredibles relied on the odd breakaway and despite a couple of chances, Dylan protected his goal well and ensured that when the whistle went, Thistle players and supporters could reflect on a job well done.ju  ***Thistle players I feel very proud of you. Today was a great effort and you should feel proud of yourselves too. We have had some one side games recently, but today was a greater challenge. We showed that we have made great progress in the last couple of months, but there is still plenty of room for improvement and plenty of work to be done. - Kenny Ohope Thistle 10 - 0 Thornton Thunder. With Ryan in the USA and Tom sick,
it was time for the remaining six
players to lift themselves and give a little extra. To their credit they responded to the challenge. The team played the best 15 minutes of football we've seen all season and the passing, communication and finishing were excellent. (Ash you would have loved it !) In that first fifteen minutes, Calum scored his second hat trick of the week and Dylan got his first goal for several games. The defence of Vinnie and Connor were very tidy and there was excellent ball control and sensible distribution. They are now both putting in consistent efforts and we're beginning to look like much more organised. Tia has really lifted herself in the last few games and her consistent tackling in midfield stopped any chance Thornton had of getting a goal. With Fergus in goal for the first half, Calum and Dylan formed the attack and together they were more than a handful for Thornton's defence. The pick of their four goals was a beautiful though ball from Dylan which played Calum into space and he made no mistake with a clinical finish from outside the penalty area. In the second half, Tia took over the goalkeeping and Fergus was restored to the attack. Fergie wasted no time on getting on the score sheet and in an action packed second half he scored four with his usual mix of good control and determined finishing. Dylan really was back on form and his contribution on the right wing was rewarded with two further goals and selection as player of the day. A great result and we look forward to next weekend when we go to Whakatane to take on the Incredibles , who are also unbeaten in the league this season. It'll be a great test for this team. Saints Go Girls 2 - 6 Ohope Thistle This was the rescheduled game from
last weekend and following this
Thistle
7 - 1 Go Girls (friendly)result Thistle remain unbeaten in the league. A hat trick from Calum and a brace from Fergus plus a glorious solo effort form Connor ensured that despite going a goal down early on, Thistle went home with the two points. This was not their best effort, with some elementary errors such as passing across their penalty area and giving the ball away easily - both of which will have Ash shaking his head in frustration, but the good aspects were Vinnie and Calum's great goalkeeping, Dylan's strong running on the right wing, Tia's increasing involvement in general play and Tom's sound tackling at the back. Connor showed with his great goal that he is improving quickly and that he can make a valuable contribution to the team in attack and defence. Vinnie again took the player of the day award and despite his focus on Ninja turtles, he again showed that he always looks to be creative and rarely misses a tackle. A great effort. Fergus was a handful for the opposition defence as usual and he showed his vision with a beautiful pass to Calum who made no mistake with his shot into the net. Plenty to work on and as ever great parental support. Lastly a mention for the Go Girls who have some great players and seem to be improving all the time. Look forward to the next one ! With the rain falling and most
games cancelled, Thistle took the
opportunity to move indoors and take on the Saints Go Girls in the relative comfort of the Ohope Hall. Playing 5 a side with some basic rules it gave both sets of players the opportunity to show some ball skills and test their stamina. With Ryan overseas, each of the seven remaining player had to give a little more to the cause. Special mentions needs to be made of the efforts of Tom and Tia who both showed big improvements. Tom brought his usual hard tackling game, but he has been asked at training to release the ball earlier and time and again he played tidy passes forward to his forwards. A great effort and he was rewarded with his first goal of the season. Tia was involved in winning numerous tackles and put in several nice runs and deservedly took the player of the day trophy. It can't be long until we see a goal form Tia. Up front Fergus and Calum both added to their seasons goal tally. They have 23 goals between them this season, with Fergus slightly ahead and today Fergus added a further four through great determination and ball control, while Calum went home with a double. Vinnie and Dylan both put in notable efforts with nice ball control and sensible passing as well as countless tackles. They were aided by Connor whose great timing in the tackle and swift acceleration proved very useful indoors. The final score was (we think) Thistle 7 - 1 Go Girls. Both sets of players were warmly applauded by the sizeable turn out of parents and whanau who enjoyed the elevated seating and great show of skill.  Ohope Thistle 13 - 0 Te Teko Taniwha Thistle put in a tidy performance
to beat Te Teko by 13 goals. It was
a game with many positives, not least the passing and positioning of the players. Ryan, with a man of the match performance, Calum and Fergus scored four each and it was great to see Vinnie on the score sheet with a fine goal from a narrow angle. Vinnie played really well in defence and has great timing in the tackle. He won countless tackles and distributed the ball well. Tia playin  g along side him in
defence positioned herself well
and made several crucial tackles. In the second half with the team well ahead, Tia moved up front and was unlucky not to score her first goal. Tom played a tidy first half as goalie and showed his strength in defence in the second half, taking off on several nice runs and passing the ball intelligently to create opportunities for others. Tom's tackling has been a key feature of Thistle's defence so far it was good to see him add some nice passes to his game. Dylan was full of running on the right wing and showed his skills with some well Timed tackles, tidy passing and great control. For the opening goal, it was Dylans strong running and Ryan's persistence that ensured a positive start. Moments later Dylan crossed again for Fergus to find the net and he was there to set up Fergus for his hat-trick. In the second half, Dylan took  over the
goalkeepers gloves, but it was a quiet half and he had little to do in the Thistle goal.Fergus always displays great control with the ball at his feet and after collecting a great pass from Dylan, he took off on a lovely run down the right wing, playing a beautiful ball across to Calum who steadied himself before firing a shot into the corner. Terrific play.Calum, Fergus and Ryan were all running strongly and combining well and if they build on this effort, we have some promising times ahead. As Te Teko were one player short , Connor agreed to play for them in the first half and put in an excellent effort, with some lovely runs and strong tackles on his Thistle team mates. Te Teko gave Connor their player of the day award and it was well deserved. He returned to Thistle in the second half and carried on his good work with some great midfield tackling and passing. Great support from the families and thanks to Karen for filming the game - the team will enjoy watching it and again a big thanks to Ash for refereeing the game.
 Week 4 Ohope Thistle 3 - 4 Whakatane Incredibles Thanks to the Whakatane Incredibles for agreeing to this friendly non- league fixture and it turned out to be just the sort of game Thistle needed. Thistle were very much off the pace in the first half and were finding the speed and skill of the Incredibles team very difficult to handle. The defence that had played so well last week were often found out of position and by half time the Incredibles were 2-0 ahead. Fergus had played most of the first half in goal until his brother Cameron, with a special appearance for Thistle, took the gloves just before half-time. Calum, Dylan and Ryan had all worked hard to contain the Incredibles in the first half, but there were too few passes and not a lot of communication. After some frank words from the coach at half time and with Fergus restored to the attack, Thistle began to play with more determination and Fergus scored a nice goal to give the team some encouragement, before Calum scored after a determined run and low shot. With the scores back at 2-2 it looked as if Thistle might push on for victory. Tom had lifted his game, making several nice runs down the wing and putting in a number of crucial tackles to halt the Incredibles, while Tia and Connor began to get more involved in play. Dylan, Calum and Ryan were all involved in last ditch defence , before The Incredibles went to 3-2 ahead after a lovely run from Gregan, who was involved in many of their best moves. It was an end to end game now and after the Incredibles 4th, Thistle were looking beaten, but all credit to the team that they pulled back one more goal. Ryan, Calum and Fergus were all involved, before Fergus's determination finished off a period of pressure. This was a tough game, but the Thistle players will learn from it and tackling practice will be a priority on Tuesday. Week 3
Awakeri
To celebrate the arrival of the new Thistle T-shirts...(and a BIG
THANK YOU to Andy and Julia / Fairview Aluminium)........Thistle wasted no time in getting into their stride, with some nice passing, great running and clinical finishing. Calum and Fergus scored two a piece in an action packed first half, which saw Awakeri placed under pressure from the kick off. With Ryan in goal and strong defence from Tom, Connor and Vinnie, Awakeri's chances were limited. It was great to see tidy defence mixed with sensible distribution and Thistle showed that if they work as a team they will be hard to beat. Dylan ran hard on the right wing, taking the ball forward and covering back to good effect. Tia brought her strong tackling game and showed that  her positional play is improving every week. She is without doubt a master of throw- ins and a great example to the rest of her team. The work put in at practice is paying dividends and Tia, Connor and Tom all showed that they have listened and applied the lessons. Thistle created no end of chances in this game. Calum put in several strong runs on the left wing and fired a succession of crosses across the goalmouth, with the finishing touch just eluding Thistle. With the industrious Ryan restored to midfield in the second half, more chances were created in the Awakeri penalty area, but only one more goal was added thanks to Fergus. He showed once again that his great timing in the tackle and lovely dribbling skills are a match for any team. His hat trick was well deserved. Dylan and Ryan may not have got on the scoresheet this week, but their overall contributions were crucial to the result and it won't be long until they find the net again. And Connor, player of the day. Well deserved for excellent passing and good vision. Lastly, a special mention to our second half goalie, Tia and her postive attitude.Thanks to the great defending of Tom, Vinnie and Connor, she never got to touch the ball, but still managed a smile at the finish. Great support from the families and this team still has so much potential. Week 2 Saint
Volcanos
The scoreline doesn't reflect what a hard fought game this was
and the Thistle players distinguished themselves with a performance full of hard running, committed tackling and intelligent positioning. With the rain falling gently, Thistle showed what they were about and the ball was moved well down both wings. With Calum on the left, Dylan on the right and Fergus playing through the middle a number of chances were created before Fergus scored the opening goal. The Volcanoes had shown at Bay Day that they had a combative midfield and Tom, Vinnie and Tia all worked hard to contain the Volcanoes and secure possession. Ryan was working hard in midfield and won a number of crucial tackles and scored a peach of a goal, firing the ball into the top left corner from a tight angle. With further goals from Dylan and Calum in the first half, Thistle went in at half time 4-1 ahead. Thistle started the second half with Vinnie replacing Connor in goal. With Calum and Vinnie switching wings and Ryan carrying on his good work, Thistle looked dangerous going forward. This was a great team effort and Tia and Connor showed great determination on the ball, halting a number of Volcanoes attacks and linking well with their team mates. Tom at the back showed his strength and positional sense to stop any Volcanoes attacks and when the space opened up, took off on several strong runs. A great effort. Five more goals followed. Dylan and Calum secured their hat tricks with a mixture of skill and strong running. Ryan collected a second goal and Vinnie in the Thistle goal pulled off a number of great saves with his bravery and commitment. The pick of the goals came with Ryan beating his man on the outside and firing in a cross that was controlled by Calum for Dylan to rifle the shot into the back of the net. A cracker ! There's still plenty of room for improvement in this Thistle team, but for the first competitive game of the season, this was a great result. Final score Ohope Thistle 9 - 2 Saints Volcanoes. And thanks to the parents and families for their great support Week 1
Thanks to City for agreeing to this friendly match, with both teams
being given byes in their competitions. Thistle got off to a flying start with Fergus putting himself about and Ryan being industrious in midfield. The defence of Tia and Connor put in a number of strong tackles to keep the bigger Allandale players at Bay and Calum had a pretty quiet time in goal with only a few shots to deal with in the first half. Vinnie and Tom were busy in a crowded midfield and it was good to see that the passing that was in evidence last week was again a strong feature of their play. After a number of attacks, Fergus found himself in space and despite the scrambling defence, he fired the ball past Allandale goalie. With half time approaching, Ryan beat a couple of players down the left wing and played a lovely ball across the face of the goal, with Fergus just failing to connect. Tom took over the goalkeeping duties at half time and a battling Allandale took the game to Thistle. With Calum restored to the left wing and Vinnie putting in numerous tackles, Thistle attacked down both wings. From one attack Calum collected a pass on the edge of the penalty area and his shot on the run beat the Allandale keeper. 2-0 to Thistle. Allandale never gave up however and despite the defensive efforts of Ryan, Connor and Tia, the ball finally went past Tom with the last kick of the game. 2-1 was how it finished and while there is plenty to work on, the Thistle players showed their potential and their ability to pass the ball. Two
wins one loss. Ten goals scored, one conceded. Some nice football
played and some great commitment from all the players. Great parent support and a positive start to the season. WEEK ONE TRAINING A hastily
arranged pre season friendly saw the new look Thistle take
on the 9th Grade Premier Ohope Surfers at Bluett Park on a breezy Sunday afternoon. Initially Thistle seemed a little off the pace, but stout defending kept the score in check. After 10 mins the Surfer dudes had taken the lead, but Thistle began to show their skills and it wasn't long before Dylan worked the ball away from a crowded midfield, passing on to Calum who ran at the defence, with Fergus collecting Calum's pass to slot home from a tight angle. Tom de Silva playing at the back alongside Connor put in a number of hard tackles and showed the kind of bravery and commitment needed against a higher grade side. In the second half, Ryan showed his qualities in the middle of the park and Dylan did a power of work on the right hand side. With a second half midfield of Dylan, Ryan and Calum and with Fergus playing as striker, Thistle began to pour pressure on to the Surfers goal. During a spell of sustained pressure and regular corners, Ryan beautifully nutmegged a Surfer's defender to play in Fergus, followed by Fergus hitting the bar. Fergus was enjoying a regular supply of ball and was set up on several occasions by Ryan, Calum and Dylan with the final shot going narrowly wide. Passing and support were strong features of Thistle's game as well as excellent defence from Connor and Tom, both of whom stopped a number of Surfer's attacks. Frequent rotation of the Goalkeeper's jersey gave Tom, Calum and Ryan the chance to show their skills and in the end a great team effort in their first game together ensured the draw. Thistle could be proud of their efforts. Tia and Vinnie will be welcomed back as it was a hard 40 minutes without subs. Great parent support for both sides. It promises to be an exciting season. EBOPJMC 2009 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 9 bye May 16 Home vs Saints Volcanoes 11am May 23 Away vs Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons 10am May 30(QB) No games for this league (Other leagues may be playing) June 6 Home vsTe Teko Taniwha 9am June 13 Away vs Saints Go Girls 10.30am June 20 Home vs Thornton Thunder 10am June 27 Away vs Whakatane Incredibles 9am July 4 (Hol starts) bye July 25 Away vs Saints Volcanoes 10am Aug 1 Home vs Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons 10am Aug 8 Away vs Te Teko Taniwha 11am Aug 15 Home vs Saints Go Girls 10am Aug 22 Away vs Thornton Thunder 10am Aug 29 Home vs Whakatane Incredibles 11am The league ends here, more games can be arranged if required. |
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