The second early kick off in two weeks saw Melee field a slightly changed side. With their usual goalkeeper- Kevin Webb out at an awards dinner, it was time for Samuel to play in goal, and new boy whose name I cannot remember played up font.
The match was ridiculously one sided - with 5 of melee's 6 players largely camped in the opposition half. It was however the opposition (ABCDE FC) that broke the deadlock in commical fashion. a weak shot from their centre forward was inexplicibly not picked up by sam until late and the ball bobbled under him.
No one in the Melee camp pannicked and was not long before a pass from Couper sent Justyn (and all his flailing limbs) scampering down the right, he then put a beautiful cross in for Pete who punished the ball from about 4 yards out into the roof of the net. 1-1.
From this point Melee did not look back - with goals from Porter, 2 from New guy, one more from justyn and pete. The highlights begin New guy taking down a long ball and instantly hitting the ball past the desparing goalkeeper who was back tracking after an attempted attack.
This game laid to rest once and for all the myth that Melee could not score by passing through a team. Most of the goals came from persistant pressure and confident ball play from each of the melee players.
Final Score: 6-1
Blunder of the week: Sorry Sam - but you win hands down - but dont worry it is the only week you will probably ever win it!
Man of the Match: New Guy - after coming in and playing with a team of strangers - he came in played a relaxed passing game, did his bit in defense and scored a couple of beauties!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Match Report 18th April 2007
Melee faced some tough opposition in their 2nd match of the league against AFK Lawnmower.
Pre-match from melee was just that...melee, with half the team turning up as kick off was being taken. They were duely repremanded and it looks likely that the club will impose fines. Neither Justyn, Ports or Sam were around to comment on their attendance.
Melee started brightly and were 1-0 up within a couple of minutes. A great move involved Pete and Samuel led to a good start from the Harpenden boys.
The rest of the first half was flowing football with Kev not troubled in goal. In fact to stay awake Kev had to try and play as an outfield player to get some involvement.
The second half began with Melee having a solid 3-0 lead, and two breakaway goals - one from Justyn and one from ports lead to a comfortable 5-0 scoreline.
Then Melee's hopes of a clean sheet were dashed by the man in black. Having given a throw in to Melee the referee changed his mind without saying anything and the melee team were (figuratively) caught with their trousers down and the AFK Lawnmower striker sliced the ball into the top of the net.
Final score 5-1
Man of the Match: Justyn - his late arrival almost cost him his place in the melee line up but he redeemed his error and despite a couple of one on ones that went wrong, he put in a solid performace all over the park.
Pre-match from melee was just that...melee, with half the team turning up as kick off was being taken. They were duely repremanded and it looks likely that the club will impose fines. Neither Justyn, Ports or Sam were around to comment on their attendance.
Melee started brightly and were 1-0 up within a couple of minutes. A great move involved Pete and Samuel led to a good start from the Harpenden boys.
The rest of the first half was flowing football with Kev not troubled in goal. In fact to stay awake Kev had to try and play as an outfield player to get some involvement.
The second half began with Melee having a solid 3-0 lead, and two breakaway goals - one from Justyn and one from ports lead to a comfortable 5-0 scoreline.
Then Melee's hopes of a clean sheet were dashed by the man in black. Having given a throw in to Melee the referee changed his mind without saying anything and the melee team were (figuratively) caught with their trousers down and the AFK Lawnmower striker sliced the ball into the top of the net.
Final score 5-1
Man of the Match: Justyn - his late arrival almost cost him his place in the melee line up but he redeemed his error and despite a couple of one on ones that went wrong, he put in a solid performace all over the park.
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