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Brahma Lodge ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )...with pics

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Brahma Lodge ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
Mark Beck..........................T.O.G.
......................................Scott Bradley
......................................Ben Jones
......................................Andrew Alvino

Southern Knights extended their unbeaten run to 5 games with a convincing away win over Brahma Lodge.
Knights lined up with a relatively unchanged side, apart from being minus Tom Foglia who had prior commitments and Chris Bradley holidaying in Waikiki.
Stephen Maguire in goal had Robert Marsden, Jimmy Stewart, Ben Vidgeon, Aaron O'Toole and Stuart Blyth defending in front of him.
Further upfield Ben Smith, David Mooney and Ben Jones took on midfield roles behind Scott Bradley and Andrew Alvino heading the attack.
Knights grabbed an lead early in the opening half when Brahma Lodge unfortunately deflected a David Mooney cross into their own net.
Lodge nearly bounced straight back but a fine save from Stephen "Maggy" Maguire kept Knights early lead intact.
Brahma Lodge also were unlucky when Mark Beck struck a fine shot against the Knights crossbar...from the rebound Knights moved upfield through Robert Marsden and onto Ben Smith who delivered a fine pass to Scott Bradley who sent in another of his long range efforts that left Lodge's keeper with little hope...0-2 to Knights.
Tony Reeves always looked threatening for Brahma around set pieces and also when laying the ball across the goalmouth on several occasions with Stephen Maguire being called upon to make several fine saves.
David Mooney looked impressive ( to quote Joe McGregor observing on the sidelines ) and his work rate has increased week by week but it was Ben Jones who put Knights 0-3 in front with a rare headed goal.
Brahma Lodge finally reaped some reward for their efforts when they scored a fine headed goal on the stroke of half time.
Chances fell to both sides in the second half and eventually, Andrew Alvino scored his first league goal for Southern Knights to put them 1-4 ahead.
After great contributions, Ben Smith and Ben Vidgeon made way for Tom Salvemini and Sam Jones, whilst later Andrew Alvino made way for Matt Harrison and the game finished with a gutsy 1-4 away victory for Southern Knights.
Hopefully the new found confidence at Southern Knights will help them push Premier Division Fulham United all the way in next weekends Cup round.

*Apologies that a few more didn't hang around after the game, thanks for the feed and best of luck to Brahma Lodge for the rest of the season.

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An early free kick for Knights...

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David Mooney strides down the left and sends in a firm low cross that Brahma Lodge can only deflect into their own net.

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Tony Reeves looked as though he might break down Knights defence on many occasions.

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David Mooney shares a lighter moment with Tony Reeves (18) after a near miss from Brahma Lodge.

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Scott Bradley and player-coach Ben Smith wave to each other !

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Scott Bradley (8) watches as his excellent strike heads goalward to give Southern Knights a 0-2 lead.

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Scott Bradley acknowledges Rob Marsden's and Ben Smith's great through ball.....as moments later Stephen "Maggie" Maguire prepares with Tony Reves heading goalward.

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Ben "Touch" Vidgeon keeps tabs on Brahma Lodge own twin towers.

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Knights faithful watching on cautiously as Brahma Lodge attack.

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Player-coaches Ben Smith and Tony Reeves offering their opinions.

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Lodge's goal under siege...

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Excuse the blurry image....Ben Jones celebrates as his header ( that's correct...header ! ) finds the net to give Southern Knights a 0-3 lead...

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Brahma Lodge ponder...

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A strong clearance from Brahma..

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Brahma Lodge pull a goal back with a fine headed goal from a corner...just seconds before the half time whistle.

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Aaron O'Toole, Scott Bradley and Andrew Alvino wait up front as the second half commences..

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Andy Alvino breaks through and slots home Knights 4th. as Scott Bradley (8) moves in..

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Ben Smith, taking a well earned rest, appeals to the linesman..and brings on Matt Harrison....

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Intensity showing on David Mooney's and Mark Beck's faces...

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Southern Knights soak up their 4th. win and 5 game undefeated run after a previous run of poor results (Cup excluded) at the start of the season.

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Reserves
Brahma Lodge ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )

Not much to write about in the Southern Knights Reserves encounter with Brahma Lodge at Cockburn Green ( but seriously...who came up with that name for a park ?) apart from the fact that Brahma Lodge took their chances and Knights didn't.
Although Knights held ascendency during several periods during the game, losing Tom Salvemini and Sam Jones (required as subs for the As ) meant that some structure was lost from the side in the second half.
Tom Salvemini had put in an excellent game and almost opened the scoring for Knights, whilst Paul Thompson and Anthony Micheal also had chances to do likewise.
With Steve Fulton, Jason Rusk, Sladj Bilic, Perro Cokara, Chris Bradley, Dave Stewart and Tom Foglia not available various reasons, Knights delved into their playing stocks and still fielded what appeared to be a strong side.
Unfortunately the visitors didn't quite click on the day with many simple passes going astray and opportunities went begging.
Brahma Lodge however, took their opportunities in the second half and eventually ran out 2-0 winners.

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Matt Harrison under the pump...

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Tom Salvemini (8) leaps well to get a headed attempt at goal whilst Justin Moule climbs even higher...

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Chances fell at both ends of the park...

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Matt Harrison, under intense pressure, creates an opportunity for Dustin McMahon (13)...

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After a strong solo run, Tom Salvemini almost does enough to give Knights an opening goal....but not to be !

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Phil Smith anticipates well and makes good save from Brahma's free kick.

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Brahma evade the challenge from Tony Harrison (12).....and......

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...despair for Knights as they concede and go 1-0 down.

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Last seasons leading Southern Knights Reserves goalscorers Paul Thompson and Dustin McMahon have experienced a bit of a drought in 2012.

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Despite the overcast conditions it was the perfect weather for football...

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A second goal from Brahma condemns Southern Knights Reserves to defeat...

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A thoughtful Paul Thompson rues Southern Knights chances gone by....


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Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) MSSC Blue Eagles ( 5 )
Round 2 - Southern Knights ( 0 ) Brahma Lodge ( 2 )
Round 3 - Para Hills West ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 4 - Western Strikers ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 5 - Salisbury Florina ( 6 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 6 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) West Beach ( 2 )
Round 8 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Macedonia United ( 2 )
Round 9 - Beograd Generals ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 10 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Western Strikers ( 1 )
Round 11 - Brahma Lodge ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )

Cup Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Stirling Districts ( 1 )
Cup Round 2 - Flinders University ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 6 )
Reserve Cup Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Southern Breakers ( 2 )
Reserve Cup Round 2 - Salisbury Inter ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )

Round 7 - Elizabeth Downs ( 2 ) Modbury Vista ( 1 )
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Re: Brahma Lodge ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )...with pics

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Excellent work this week, swanny. The overcast sky is a great shot and your player-coach having a little wave gave me a good giggle :)

You do a good job for your club ... wish someone at our place could be as dedicated (our B Team coach gives it a good go, when he can).

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I don't think either team could argue about the results, although in Football small things can change games. In the reserves at 0-0 one of our guys went on a 50 yard run - beat about 5 players and hit the side netting - if that had gone in, who knows!

In the first team with Knights 0-1 up Brahma dominated for about 20 minutes - with Knights keeper pulling off some great saves, before Brahma hit the crossbar with Knights going up the other end and scoring - could easily have been 1-1 with Brahma having all the momentum, however instead we went 0-2 up and Brahma never seemed to recover
Are you Bodo in disguise?

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Knight15 wrote:I don't think either team could argue about the results, although in Football small things can change games. In the reserves at 0-0 one of our guys went on a 50 yard run - beat about 5 players and hit the side netting - if that had gone in, who knows!

In the first team with Knights 0-1 up Brahma dominated for about 20 minutes - with Knights keeper pulling off some great saves, before Brahma hit the crossbar with Knights going up the other end and scoring - could easily have been 1-1 with Brahma having all the momentum, however instead we went 0-2 up and Brahma never seemed to recover
Spot on Mr knight

Sorry i didnt get to have a drink with you, but being the trainer i dont get to socialise until after the games. :(
You are more than welcome to Bring It On.

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Had a beer afterwards with Vinny, only allowed one after games, long way from Brahma to home
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Knight15 wrote:Had a beer afterwards with Vinny, only allowed one after games, long way from Brahma to home

Thought Benny Foat was keeping for the Lodge

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geezer wrote:
Knight15 wrote:Had a beer afterwards with Vinny, only allowed one after games, long way from Brahma to home

Thought Benny Foat was keeping for the Lodge
He has had a couple of weeks off :mrgreen:
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But Ben is such a gentleman !!!!!
was he having a rest with Nedza???

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bloodypassit wrote:But Ben is such a gentleman !!!!!
was he having a rest with Nedza???

could have been 8)
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Cruie wrote:Excellent work this week, swanny. The overcast sky is a great shot and your player-coach having a little wave gave me a good giggle :)

You do a good job for your club ... wish someone at our place could be as dedicated (our B Team coach gives it a good go, when he can).
Have been doing this photo stuff for about 5 years now....footballnews was my reintroduction to the game after a few years hiatus.
Southern Knights adopted me (or I adopted them) somewhere along the way :)
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