Knights scorers - Tony Micallef (2), Matty Harrison, Sandy Neary
Link to all Munno Para v Southern Knights photos
Southern Knights journeyed to my old neck of the woods to hopefully offset their 3-5 home defeat at the hands of Munno Para earlier in the season.
Both teams started somewhat tentatively, pushing the ball around and stringing some excellent passes together.
The ground was quite firm but plays true and eventually Knights drew first blood midway through the first half.
Munno Para's keeper was able to keep out a firmly hit shot only to see Tony Micallef latch on to the ball and calmly put the ball into the back of the net.
Munno Para rebounded well and brought out a couple of excellent saves from Mark Kay in the Knights goal.
Despite some early confusion at the back for Knights, Matt Harrison, Lee White, Tom Jolly and Steve Maguire began to gel and work the ball out to Ben Jones, Scott Bradley and Lyndon Parry.
Near the end of the first half Sandy Neary escaped the Munno Para defence only to be felled in the box but David Mooney shaved the outside of the upright with the ensuing penalty.
Knights had a few more scares as the ball was driven across the face of goal several time and Ben Jones cleared off the line and went to the break with a 0-1 lead.
After the break Knights looked refreshed and more determined and soon Tony Micallef had his second goal for the game to give Knights a 0-2 lead.
Matty Harrison had been dominant in the air all day and soon this dominance paid dividends as he rose above the pack to head home to give the visitors a 0-3 lead.
David Mooney was knocked out briefly in a heading duel and in the process also suffered a leg injury and was replaced by Matt Daughtry.
Late in the second half Ben Jones broke through the opposition's defence but was fouled by Paras keeper who was subsequently red carded.
Sandy Neary added the fourth for Southern Knights and the travellers savoured their long journey to take all three points
Munno Para tested Knights early but lacked the final touch they had when they met earlier in the season.
Meanwhile Munno Paras resolve was tested by Knights.
Lee White, Matty Harrison and Tom Jolly began to gel....Steve McManus with Club sponsors The Red Lion Hotel, my Grandads old drinking holewhen in Australia.
The ball breaks free from Munno Para's keeper and Tony Micallef runs in to slot the ball home.
Referee Dave Kennewell reaches for his notebook as Tony Micallef celebrates scoring the opening goal.
Matty Harrison was quite dominant in the air and cleared Knights defensive lines on many occasions.
Munno Para were unable to get on the end of many of their attacking moves.
Up close and personal, Sandy Neary gets some close attention from Munno Para's no.3.
Lee White, Mark Kay and Matty Harrison watch the ball fly passed after Benny Jones has cleared off the line.
Munno Para's keeper gathers well under pressure from David Mooney.
Much to the relief of Munno Para's kleeper, David Mooney's penalty shaves the outside of the upright !
Scott Bradley held off Munno Para well all day.....David Mooney is helped from the ground by trainer Mick Giblin and a friendly Munno Parian.
Matt Daughtry follows in as Tony Micallef's second goal for the day rolls home.
Benny Jones chases Tony Micallef as he acknowledges the well wishes of his new-found Munno Para admirers.
George Radford senior heads up the newly formed Munno Para Tony Micallef appreciation society.
Lyndon Parry, Lee White, Sandy Neary and keeper Mark Kay look on as Matty Harrison clears yet again.
Meanwhile at the other end of the park, Matty Harrison (6) celebrates after heading home Knights 3rd goal.
An enforced change of keepers for Munno Para.
Knights 4th goal arrives courtesy of a fine Sandy Neary finish.
Sandy Neary and the Knights celebrate goal number 4.
Tony Micallef rues an opportunity to secure his hat-trick......all over bar the shouting...0-4 to Knights.
Knights coach Jeff Ellis and Sandy Neary revel in the victory.
The shouting.......all over.
Reserves - Munno Para ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Knights scorers - Paul Thompson, T.O.G.
Munno Para hit the lead after a few minutes with Knights still running in their travel legs.
Tom Radford's dad
commands Munno Para's defence with authority.
Dave Radford (Munno Para's 1st Team Coach filling in the keepers position) watches as bodies go tumbling.
Steve Hawkins floats in a free kick..............the old instincts come flooding back !
Paul Thompson pushes home the equaliser for Knights.
Justin Moule and Richard Kemp watch on as Leigh Harrison causes havoc for Munno Para's defence.
Paul "Thommo" Thompson sets off on a run......Steven "Hawkey" Hawkins prepares to send in a cross.
I think this was Munno Para's second goal to give them a 2-1 lead.
Munno Para take a 3-1 lead as a shot takes a cruel deflectin passed Ben "Touch" Vidgeon in Knights goal.
Munno Para's player with head in hands after deflecting the ball into his own net....3-2.
Southern Knights push for an equaliser but time is not on their side.
Previous pictorial reports.
Round 12 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) San Marco ( 0 )
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 )
