Wgtn Utd Salmon 0- Marist Inter 5
(Halftime 0-2)
Salmon:
Sami
Simon Healey
Adam Holloway
Dave Armstrong
Richard Hallam
Danny Culling
Craig Ireson
Ring-ins and trialees:
Bart Wilson
John Hudson
Sean Anderson
Chris Scott
Cam
Enrico
Salmon had their last pre-season game against a very skilled Marist Inter (div 5) on a blistering hot autumnal day at Crawford Green. The first half was a tight affair and Danny and Craig both missed good chances up front. Craig managed to fire over the bar from within 6 yards after Danny and John had gotten in behind the Marist defence.
The light Jabulani ball (purchased with love by Danny) was hard to control on the rock hard ground and took a hammering from the traffic on Miramar Broadway.
The second half saw the Salmon lose concentration through tiredness and conced a few soft goals. Although the game ended up being a onesided affair there was plenty of positives- Sami again was dominant, but his distribution needs some work, and Salmon continued to craft chances throughout the match despite the very tired legs at the end.
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A one sided arm wrestle
WU Salmon 3- WU Arms 11
(Ht 2-6)
Crawford Green
Scorers (Salmon only)
Bart
Ash
Craig
Well, despite the scoreline blowout the signs were good in parts, with all 3 goals coming from crisp passing after sustained pressure. But the Salmon could only field 9 players and had to steal from the Arms to even make up 10. This, coupled with early season fatigue, meant the Salmon only challenged in the middle two quarters. (The game was four x 20 minutes.) at least three, maybe four, of the arms goals could be linked to tired defence- Sami in particular was sluggish towards the end of the game- having finished his taxi shift at 5am. To be fair to him he did pull of about 5 quality point blank saves in the first half, and his kicking has improved markedly over summer.
The Arms are a handy team and a defeat to them is no shame, although the scoreline might not have been so lopsided had we had another 2 players on hand. Nigel and Ben were our most promising I thought, showing real pace and passion to win the ball.
So the biggest lessons from this are fitness and commitment. Start running, start swimming, do whatever it takes to be able to run hard for the full 90. And maybe it is too early to start the preseason regime- with a squad of 20 players it was disspointing not to get a full turn out, however everyone had good reasons not to be there on Sunday.
Next Sunday we take on the Elite-C'mon Salmon -11 players please!
(Ht 2-6)
Crawford Green
Scorers (Salmon only)
Bart
Ash
Craig
Well, despite the scoreline blowout the signs were good in parts, with all 3 goals coming from crisp passing after sustained pressure. But the Salmon could only field 9 players and had to steal from the Arms to even make up 10. This, coupled with early season fatigue, meant the Salmon only challenged in the middle two quarters. (The game was four x 20 minutes.) at least three, maybe four, of the arms goals could be linked to tired defence- Sami in particular was sluggish towards the end of the game- having finished his taxi shift at 5am. To be fair to him he did pull of about 5 quality point blank saves in the first half, and his kicking has improved markedly over summer.
The Arms are a handy team and a defeat to them is no shame, although the scoreline might not have been so lopsided had we had another 2 players on hand. Nigel and Ben were our most promising I thought, showing real pace and passion to win the ball.
So the biggest lessons from this are fitness and commitment. Start running, start swimming, do whatever it takes to be able to run hard for the full 90. And maybe it is too early to start the preseason regime- with a squad of 20 players it was disspointing not to get a full turn out, however everyone had good reasons not to be there on Sunday.
Next Sunday we take on the Elite-C'mon Salmon -11 players please!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Pre Season Friendlies 2010
The campaign to retain the Division Nine Cup, and to finish in the Champions League placings, ahs begun.
Three Preseason Friendlies have been announced.
Wellington United Salmon vs. Wellington United Arms
Sunday 14 February
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
Wellington United Salmon vs. Wellington United Elite
Sunday 21 February
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
Wellington United Salmon vs. Sunday Blazers FC
Saturday 27 March
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
WU Arms finished 3rd in Div 5 last season. They are one of the most succesful WU social sides. Despite this the Salmon have always given them a run for their money, in fact last season we drew our preseason game with them 2-2. The only time we were in the same division together it finished honiurs even with 1 win apiece.
WU Elite finished 5th in Div 7. Salmon have never played them before.
The Sunday Blazers play in the stand alone Wgtn Sunday League. They are a very good team, with a quick fluid style. We have played four preseason friendlies against them- Won 1, drew 1, lost 2.
Three Preseason Friendlies have been announced.
Wellington United Salmon vs. Wellington United Arms
Sunday 14 February
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
Wellington United Salmon vs. Wellington United Elite
Sunday 21 February
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
Wellington United Salmon vs. Sunday Blazers FC
Saturday 27 March
1pm KO
Crawford Green, Miramar
WU Arms finished 3rd in Div 5 last season. They are one of the most succesful WU social sides. Despite this the Salmon have always given them a run for their money, in fact last season we drew our preseason game with them 2-2. The only time we were in the same division together it finished honiurs even with 1 win apiece.
WU Elite finished 5th in Div 7. Salmon have never played them before.
The Sunday Blazers play in the stand alone Wgtn Sunday League. They are a very good team, with a quick fluid style. We have played four preseason friendlies against them- Won 1, drew 1, lost 2.
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