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Eddie (sunglasses) with 4-goal Paul Thompson after the Reserves victory against San Marco.
Southern Knights ( 4 ) San Marco ( 0 )
Tony Micallef (2), Sandy Neary, David Mooney
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Southern Knights, courtesy of Tony Micallef, made a quick start against visitors San Marco scoring the opening goal within about a minute of kick-off.
I hadn't even removed my camera from its case !
Knights were missing Matt Daughtry (flu) and were still minus Chris Bradley (inj) but were able to re-introduce Scott Bradley back into the side.
Freed up from defensive duty with the inclusion of the experienced Steve "Maggy" Maguire at left back, Sandy Neary was able to open up San Marco's defence.
Not surprisingly, within about 10 minutes Knights stretched their lead to 2-0 through Sandy Neary.
San Marco regained composure and began to string together their close passing game but Ben Jones and Lyndon Parry covered a lot of ground in midfield to keep them in check.
At the back Tom Jolly, Matty Harrison, Steve Maguire and Lee White combined well and anything slipping through was picked up by Mark Kay in Knights goal.
David Mooney and Scott Bradley made several runs at San Marcos defence but were unable to convert and the score remained 2-0 at half time.
The second half saw Knights creating several chances before Tony Micallef eventually broke through to put Knights 3-0 in front.
Mark Kay produced some fine saves to keep out San Marco at bay and Knights went 4-0 up when David Mooney converted from the penalty spot.
All in all, another good result for Knights as they chase the lead pack in Division 2.
A minute into the game and Knights have a goal on the board from Tony Micallef.
A couple of near misses for Knights.
David Mooney stretches to get head to ball.....the referee reminded me of Paul Vautin from the NRL Footy Show.
Steve "Maggy" Maguire's experience and abilities have been very welcome at Knights.
Matt Harrison, Lee White, Tom Jolly and Steve Maguire were solid at the back for Knights.
Tony Micallef raises his arm in celebration as Sandy Neary slots home Knights second goal.
David Mooney congratulates a happy Sandy Neary for his strike.
Tony Micallef demonstrates his Karate Kid posture in a packed San Marco goal mouth.
Lyndon Parry worked hard and distributed the ball well for Knights.
Knights cordon of their goal mouth in numbers.
Matt Harrison concentrates upfield whilst Lee White practices his gurning !
Clearing the ball, Ben Jones had a good solid game for Knights.
A little congested !
Knights forwards Scott Bradley and Sandy Neary chased back well all day.
Midway through the second half Knights begin to be more assertive up front.
Despite his encumberances San Marcos linesman was on the ball and fair.
Tony Micallef slots home his second goal for the game and his 4th league goal for the season to give Knights a 3-0 lead.
Scott Bradley celebrates with Tony Micallef.
Mark Kay pushes the ball over the bar for the save of the day !
David Mooney slot the ball home despite a gallant attempt from San Marcos keeper...4-0 Knights.
Matty Harrison seeks clarification from the referee on why he is constantly being penalized ???
Steve Hawkins gets a run as retiring Team Manager Eddie Stone checks the time.
Reserves - Southern Knights ( 4 ) San Marco ( 3 )
Paul Thompson (4)
A four goal haul from Paul "Thommo" Thompson gave Southern Knights Reserves only their second league victory for 2009.
The game see-sawed 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3 and finally 4-3 Knights way.
Good efforts all round with Leigh Harrison, Richard Kemp and Paul Thompson and the whole team putting in a good effort despite a few costly lapses in concentration.
An entertaining game for spectators with San Marco displaying a good intelligent style of football.
San Marco tested Knights defence early.
Knights Leigh Harrison, Jamie Thompson and Steve Hawkins fail to connect with an incoming corner.
Paul Thompson (11) turns after putting Knights in front 1-0.
Richard Kemp, Steven Hawkins and goalscorer Paul Thompson celebrate Thommo's second goal and Knights 2-0 lead.
Ben "Touch" Vidgeon is unable to keep out a well taken reply from San Marco....2-1.
San Marco begin to take more control through the middle of the park. A lapse in concentration allows San Marco to centre the ball.
San Marco celebrate their equaliser...2-2.
Richard Kemp ran all day covering a lot of ground along with work-horse Paul Uzzel.
Paul Thompson celebrates a first half hat-trick as San Marcos keeper looks back in dismay.
San Marco show desperation to find an equaliser.
Leigh Harrison watches on as Richard Kemp clears up another San Marco attcking move.
Paul Thompson sets off and returns triumphant after notching his 4th goal for the game.
Smiles as Knights Reserves celebrate their second league win of 2009.
Division Two Tables Round 12
Previous pictorial reports.
Round 11 -Southern Knights ( 1 ) Tea Tree Gully ( 1 )
Round 10 - Adelaide Vikings ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 9 - Modbury Vista ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 8 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Para Hills East ( 2 )
Round 7 - Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
Round 6 - Southern Knights ( 3 ) West Beach ( 4 )
Round 5 - ISC Raptors ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 4 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) Munno Para ( 5 )
Round 3 - San Marco ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 2 - Tea Tree Gully ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) Adelaide Vikings ( 2 )
Cup Round 3 - Southern Knights ( 7 ) Sturt Marion ( 0 )
Cup Round 3 - Adelaide Wanderers ( 0 ) Elizabeth Downs ( 1 )
Cup Round 2 - Southern Knights ( 3 ) San Marco ( 1 )
Cup Round 1 -Southern Knights ( 7 ) Adelaide Monarchs ( 0 )
