Tawa Bears 4- WU Salmon 1
(Halftime 2-1)
Wakefield 1
Scorer:
Warrick
MOM:
Warrick -3pts
Matthew- 2pts
Rich Martin- 1 pt
Just a quick match report today, since we have minimal time ahead of the return fixture on Saturday.
A good match last night despite the score. Great to see Lane and Johnny back, adding a new dimension on attack. The surface was fantastic to play football on, and thats what we tried to do- Johnny and Wazza pulling the strings in the middle and feeding the wings.
They got a goal from an uncleared corner but we struck back soon after. The Bears set a very (very) poor wall at a free kick 25 yards out- Craig drove it at the keeper who parried it- Wazza ran in and scooped it into the net.
it remained 2-1 for an age, Richard Martin keeping us in the game with 3-4 tidy saves. Craig hit the post, so did Fulton. We all pushed forward in expectation of the equalisier and they hit us on the counter twice.
We were unlucky really- they certainly weren't 3 goals better than us. If the striker had done what he is paid to do then it would have been a different game! Everyone played well, and even though he didn't end up in the points i thought James Stewart played very well on the left wing/defence.
Showing posts with label 2011 Squad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011 Squad. Show all posts
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
A win over the Bears
A great win in fact. 3-1, dominating the 2nd half.
A hat trick to the skipper no less
More to come
A hat trick to the skipper no less
More to come
Monday, July 11, 2011
Precious Point Prised from Petone
Petone Chuggers 3- Wellington United Salmon 3
Halftime 3-3)
Petone Memorial #2
Scorers:
Matthew Fulton
Craig Ireson
Richard Morrison
MOM:
Richard Morrison- 3pts
Simon Healy- 2pts
Matthew Fulton- 1pt
Match report from John Dow, with help from Craig
PRECIOUS POINT PRISED OUT OF PETONE
The sometimes Mighty Salmon faced a motivated and focused Petone Chuggers team on a windswept park in Petone and came away with a meritorious draw on Saturday July 9.
After 2 weeks of cancelled games the team was keen to get its 2011 campaign back on track and to get some much needed points on the board as the end of the season is rapidly approaching and with it the very real threat of relegation to Division 10 for 2012 alongside the hapless Terrace who have yet to win a match.
The selectors went for a 4-5-1 formation with Squirt playing the attacking midfield role which seems suited to his style of play, providing a very useful and effective outlet for the rest of the team to play to in the elusive quest for creating goals.
The central defensive pairing of Kahu and Simon looked strong and the team settled well and was soon on attack.
However, the howling wind blowing straight across the park in inconsistent gusts and a slightly boggy pitch was making control of the ball difficult and a Chugger player on the edge of the area lashed a hopeful shot on target that moved sharply and the keeper was beaten. 1-0 Chuggers.
The Salmon were undaunted and went straight back on the attack, pushing players forward and stretching the Chuggers defence and when Wozza made a strong run into the penalty area and knocked the ball across the goal Fulton reacted quickest and guided the ball onto the inside of the post and the team’s were 1-1.
Adam who had been having a strong game at right back was switched for Danny who came into the midfield while Wozza moved into the defence.
Danny who has been like a fish out of water playing in a different side this season discovered his natural home in the Salmon midfield and his running game and close ball control put the Chuggers under pressure and the Salmon started to get on top. Squirt who had been working hard and looking dangerous put a great ball through to Craig which split the defence and created a one on one chance which was well taken and the Salmon were in front and dominating in many aspects of the game.
The Chuggers then rallied and pushed forward with real purpose and a speculative effort from out wide was picked up by the wind and flew into the back of the net and the team’s were again level.
Sensing they were getting some momentum the Chuggers pushed hard and another well taken shot from distance found the net and it was 3-2 to the home side.
As the first half was coming to an end the Salmon got forward in numbers and Ashby, with typical doggedness and speed, forced a freekick just outside the box and out wide. Craig spotting the Chuggers defence was disorganised knocked the ball in towards the near post for Squirt to dash in front of a fullback and slip the ball home for a well deserved goal and half time score of 3-3.
A half time call to arms put the team in the right head space for a second half battle that so very nearly produced a great away victory as a number of chances fell the Salmon’s way as the players all rose to the occasion determined to at least hold on to the draw and potentially snatch a winner.
Craig hit a couple of shots wide of the mark from good positions and the midfield worked tirelessly right across the park with Squirt, Danny and Jeremy constantly in the action, successfully supported by Kahu and Wozza getting forward on occassions, all trying to push the team goalwards and winning possession from a Chuggers team who were also keen to get 3 points themselves.
Fulton was full of his usual running and was rewarded for getting into an excellent goalscoring position with his first half goal and Ashby also showed some real pace out wide and also got into a great position to score the winning goal late in the game but an awkward pass stopped him producing the required killer finish. James showed some ability on the ball out wide in the second half and Dave’s strong defensive play on the left also included dangerous runs down the wing on attack. Adam also burst back onto the field in the second half and quickly rekindled his dominating play from early in the match. John Dow chipped in with his own goal saving scramble, showing the hunger and determination which personified the fighting fish.
The defence ably organised by Simon, despite being subject to regular changes of personnel through the intelligent use of rolling substitutes, never allowed the intensity or focus to drop, successfully forcing the Chuggers to shoot from long range, and keeping them scoreless in the second half.
However, not for the first time this season the team watched in awe as Keeper Richard pushed a top class long range strike over the bar. With about 10 minutes to go this great effort kept the side on track for a well deserved draw and in larger stadiums around the world would have produced a standing ovation from the visiting fans.
The Salmon adopted their tactics to suit the wind and were smart in never pushing up too much nor sitting too deep to invite attacks- tactically it was the most astute we have played this season. If the bounxe of the ball had gone our way and had Danny, Craig and Ashby all finished their half chances, or had their laissez-fair Ref pointed to the spot after a deliberate trip on Craig in the box late in the 2nd half then the full 3 points would have swum back across the harbour.
Overall though a well deserved hard fought away point that keeps the Salmon alive and within striking distance of the Legends who scraped a rare win against the bottom placed Terrace.
With 2 regular season matches against the Tawa Bears set to determine the Salmon’s fate for 2011 the team is starting to show the combinations, commitment, goal creating and scoring attributes of a side very capable of competing with any team in this division and getting results.
Can the Salmon build on this performance and prove they can play at another level and beat the Bears ??
Will the goalscoring chances keep being created and converted ( 5 goals scored in the last 2 games) ??
Can the defence continue to put attacks under severe pressure and deny them goal opportunities ??
Will the return of Lane "The White Kenyan' Nichols from his New York sojourn herald a Dom Post media frenzy in the plight of the Salmon?
& will Danny realise that he looks better in Orange than Green and White stripes and come back to his old school??
Halftime 3-3)
Petone Memorial #2
Scorers:
Matthew Fulton
Craig Ireson
Richard Morrison
MOM:
Richard Morrison- 3pts
Simon Healy- 2pts
Matthew Fulton- 1pt
Match report from John Dow, with help from Craig
PRECIOUS POINT PRISED OUT OF PETONE
The sometimes Mighty Salmon faced a motivated and focused Petone Chuggers team on a windswept park in Petone and came away with a meritorious draw on Saturday July 9.
After 2 weeks of cancelled games the team was keen to get its 2011 campaign back on track and to get some much needed points on the board as the end of the season is rapidly approaching and with it the very real threat of relegation to Division 10 for 2012 alongside the hapless Terrace who have yet to win a match.
The selectors went for a 4-5-1 formation with Squirt playing the attacking midfield role which seems suited to his style of play, providing a very useful and effective outlet for the rest of the team to play to in the elusive quest for creating goals.
The central defensive pairing of Kahu and Simon looked strong and the team settled well and was soon on attack.
However, the howling wind blowing straight across the park in inconsistent gusts and a slightly boggy pitch was making control of the ball difficult and a Chugger player on the edge of the area lashed a hopeful shot on target that moved sharply and the keeper was beaten. 1-0 Chuggers.
The Salmon were undaunted and went straight back on the attack, pushing players forward and stretching the Chuggers defence and when Wozza made a strong run into the penalty area and knocked the ball across the goal Fulton reacted quickest and guided the ball onto the inside of the post and the team’s were 1-1.
Adam who had been having a strong game at right back was switched for Danny who came into the midfield while Wozza moved into the defence.
Danny who has been like a fish out of water playing in a different side this season discovered his natural home in the Salmon midfield and his running game and close ball control put the Chuggers under pressure and the Salmon started to get on top. Squirt who had been working hard and looking dangerous put a great ball through to Craig which split the defence and created a one on one chance which was well taken and the Salmon were in front and dominating in many aspects of the game.
The Chuggers then rallied and pushed forward with real purpose and a speculative effort from out wide was picked up by the wind and flew into the back of the net and the team’s were again level.
Sensing they were getting some momentum the Chuggers pushed hard and another well taken shot from distance found the net and it was 3-2 to the home side.
As the first half was coming to an end the Salmon got forward in numbers and Ashby, with typical doggedness and speed, forced a freekick just outside the box and out wide. Craig spotting the Chuggers defence was disorganised knocked the ball in towards the near post for Squirt to dash in front of a fullback and slip the ball home for a well deserved goal and half time score of 3-3.
A half time call to arms put the team in the right head space for a second half battle that so very nearly produced a great away victory as a number of chances fell the Salmon’s way as the players all rose to the occasion determined to at least hold on to the draw and potentially snatch a winner.
Craig hit a couple of shots wide of the mark from good positions and the midfield worked tirelessly right across the park with Squirt, Danny and Jeremy constantly in the action, successfully supported by Kahu and Wozza getting forward on occassions, all trying to push the team goalwards and winning possession from a Chuggers team who were also keen to get 3 points themselves.
Fulton was full of his usual running and was rewarded for getting into an excellent goalscoring position with his first half goal and Ashby also showed some real pace out wide and also got into a great position to score the winning goal late in the game but an awkward pass stopped him producing the required killer finish. James showed some ability on the ball out wide in the second half and Dave’s strong defensive play on the left also included dangerous runs down the wing on attack. Adam also burst back onto the field in the second half and quickly rekindled his dominating play from early in the match. John Dow chipped in with his own goal saving scramble, showing the hunger and determination which personified the fighting fish.
The defence ably organised by Simon, despite being subject to regular changes of personnel through the intelligent use of rolling substitutes, never allowed the intensity or focus to drop, successfully forcing the Chuggers to shoot from long range, and keeping them scoreless in the second half.
However, not for the first time this season the team watched in awe as Keeper Richard pushed a top class long range strike over the bar. With about 10 minutes to go this great effort kept the side on track for a well deserved draw and in larger stadiums around the world would have produced a standing ovation from the visiting fans.
The Salmon adopted their tactics to suit the wind and were smart in never pushing up too much nor sitting too deep to invite attacks- tactically it was the most astute we have played this season. If the bounxe of the ball had gone our way and had Danny, Craig and Ashby all finished their half chances, or had their laissez-fair Ref pointed to the spot after a deliberate trip on Craig in the box late in the 2nd half then the full 3 points would have swum back across the harbour.
Overall though a well deserved hard fought away point that keeps the Salmon alive and within striking distance of the Legends who scraped a rare win against the bottom placed Terrace.
With 2 regular season matches against the Tawa Bears set to determine the Salmon’s fate for 2011 the team is starting to show the combinations, commitment, goal creating and scoring attributes of a side very capable of competing with any team in this division and getting results.
Can the Salmon build on this performance and prove they can play at another level and beat the Bears ??
Will the goalscoring chances keep being created and converted ( 5 goals scored in the last 2 games) ??
Can the defence continue to put attacks under severe pressure and deny them goal opportunities ??
Will the return of Lane "The White Kenyan' Nichols from his New York sojourn herald a Dom Post media frenzy in the plight of the Salmon?
& will Danny realise that he looks better in Orange than Green and White stripes and come back to his old school??
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Spirit
Game called off; 9 people make it to training, 8 people make it back to the clubrooms for a beer and to watch the first team. That's club spirit, that's team spirit.
Good on ya lads.
Good on ya lads.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thump!
thats the sound of the Salmon falling back to Earth- A 6-1 lesson at the hands on Upper Hutt after a competitive first half which ended 2-1.
Back to the drawing board lads
Back to the drawing board lads
Saturday, March 5, 2011
2011 Season Squad
The call went out & the Salmon responded-
Out this year is the youth triumvirate of Chris, Cam and Jonathon. Plus Ben the Bobby retires to better pace the beat. Danny is also off, potentially to join Marist FC, although he'll turn out of us in the preseason. Returning from Quake damaged Chch is Terry "The British Bulldog" Henry. We also have a couple of newbies (ahem) trialling for the Salmon in 2011.
Our first friendly is today against the Arms at Vicotria University's new artificial field- here is the team we have assembled:
Terry Henry
Craig Ireson
Sami Yusif
Dave Armstrong
Richard Hallam
Jeremy Norman
Nigel Kum
Adam Holloway
Nathan Rattray
Danny Culling
Wayne
Steve Weston
Out this year is the youth triumvirate of Chris, Cam and Jonathon. Plus Ben the Bobby retires to better pace the beat. Danny is also off, potentially to join Marist FC, although he'll turn out of us in the preseason. Returning from Quake damaged Chch is Terry "The British Bulldog" Henry. We also have a couple of newbies (ahem) trialling for the Salmon in 2011.
Our first friendly is today against the Arms at Vicotria University's new artificial field- here is the team we have assembled:
Terry Henry
Craig Ireson
Sami Yusif
Dave Armstrong
Richard Hallam
Jeremy Norman
Nigel Kum
Adam Holloway
Nathan Rattray
Danny Culling
Wayne
Steve Weston
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