Aliya Hatibovic ...................David Mooney 2
Damir Arnautovic
Dzenan Imanovic
Once again Knights had a re-shuffled side with 4 players out from the previous week (if people are sick of me writing this each week...
imagine how frustrating it is for myself as an observer and the players in the side that have to re-adjust each week with between 4-6 players out
)..and went a goal down after about 3 minutes from which they never really recovered all day.
Bosna looked more alert for the first 10 minutes and established a 2-0 lead from the penalty spot after a miss-timed tackle.
Ben Jones came close to pulling one back when his 35 metre shot rattled the crossbar with the feintest of touches (but just enough !) from Bosna's keeper.
Paul Thompson, Scott Bradley and Bradley Armour also found themselves with opportunities to test the Bosna keeper and trouble the scoreline.
Bosna also had a long range strike rattle Knights cross-bar and they went to the break with a 2-0 lead.
After the break Knights seemed more direct and determined and after about 10 minutes of pressure David Mooney was able to slot home a goal for Knights.
Bosna's smallest player displayed some individual brilliance to knock the ball forward, run onto the ball and drive the ball passed Phil Smith in the Knights goal to restore the 2 goal advantage and give them a 3-1 lead.
Scott Bradley appeared to have scored Knights second goal only for the ball to be brought back for a Knights free-kick.
Once again however, it was David Mooney who was able to give Knights some hope when he found the net again to make it 3-2, his 8th goal for the season.
Knights had several other opportunities to level the game or take the lead when several chances went begging or Bosna's keeper was up to the challenge with several fine saves.
Bosna too were denied on several occasions by some excellent saves from Phil Smith in Knights goal.
Frustrating game to watch with very little going the Knights way and some mysterious decision (or lack of ) making.
The pressure is really on Knights now to show some character and bounce back both on the training track and the 4 remaining Sundays.
( It gets pretty difficult to work up the enthusiasm to put thes reports together when your Club continues missing out on the points
and hovering in the relegation zone
)
Link to all Bosna Adelaide v Southern Knights photos
Have to thank my 9 year old son for some of the photographs.
Southern Knights facebook group
Some of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes !
Hardly had time to fire up the camera before Bosna went a goal up
David Mooney was inspired by the closeness to Parafield Airstrip when he took to the air..
Some of the aircraft that nearly landed on the Bosna ground as a result of their linesman's over zealous flag work
Distracted players look skyward as aircraft get rather close !
Bosna stretch their lead to 2-0 early on with a well taken penalty !
Subtle...but effective !
?....?.....?....?...?......so many questions...even the referee can't believe that Lulu married Maurice Gibb !!
Knights pull a goal back after the half time break courtesy of David Mooney.....
A great individual effort from Bosna's diminutive young midfielder restored their 2 goal buffer.
Scott Bradley goes close for Knights and Bosna's keeper makes a fine save from a David Mooney effort.
David Mooney prepares to pounce and drive home his second goal of the game (and 8th. for the season)
Opportunities went begging at both ends...but a 3-2 win for Bosna.
Bosna Adelaide ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
.....................................Dustin McMahon, Boyd Lewis, T.O.G.
Good game from Knights Reserves today with the excellent return of Mark "Farnham" Franklin and solid contributions from Boyd Lewis, Richard Finlayson, Ben Vidgeon Tony Harrison and Dustin McMahon.
Once again Anthony Micheal put in a another good effort and Phil Smith continued his good form in between the post ( in both games.).
Mark "Farnham" Franklin was flown in from direct from Gloucester due to the player shortfall and had an excellent game in his comeback tour !
Steve Ling contributed well at short notice harassing Bosna at every opportunity
Anthony Micheal quizzes the referee about some of the raw challenges he has received from Bosna ?
Ben "Touch" Vidgeon lays prostrate after a late, malicious tackle that resulted in no action from the match official
Knights grab a 0-1 lead thanks to Tony Harrison ( or was it Boyd Lewis ? ).
Good clearance under pressure from Phil Smith as Dustin McMahon and Justin Moule look on !
Eddie Acosta congratulates Dustin McMahon who makes it 0-2 for Knights.....meanwhile Tony Harrison had one of his better games for 2011.
Round 14 - Bosna Adelaide ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 13 - Brahma Lodge ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 12 - Southern Knights ( 0 ) Para Hills West ( 1 )
Round 11 - Salisbury Inter ( 9 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 10 - Southern Knights ( 3 ) Beograd ( 2 )
Round 9 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) ISC Raptors ( 2 )
Round 8 - Macedonia United ( 6 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 7 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Modbury Vista ( 2 )
Round 6 - Adelaide Vikings ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 5 )
Round 5 - Southern Knights ( 8 ) Bosna Adelaide ( 2 )
Round 4 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Brahma Lodge ( 1 )
Round 3 - Para Hills West ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
Round 2 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Salisbury Inter ( 2 )
Round 1 - Beograd ( 5 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Cup Round 3 - St Peters ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Cup Round 2 - Parafield Gardens ( 2 ) Old Ignatians ( 0 )
Cup Round 2 -Adelaide Comets ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
Cup Round 1 -Southern Knights ( 8 ) Modbury Jets ( 6 ) after extra time & penalties
Res. Cup Round 2 -Elizabeth Downs ( 3 ) Sturt Marion ( 0 )
Over 35's - Elizabeth Downs ( 1 ) Para Hills West ( 4 )
