Southern Knights ( 1 ) Elizabeth Vale ( 1 )
Tim Crawford T.O.G................ Daniel Nicholls
Southern Knights - Stephen Maguire (GK), Chris Bradley, Aaron O'Toole, Shaun Papworth, Jamie Jordan Ruch, Ryan Curran, Ben Jones, Ryan McGuinness,
Ross McNab, Robert Marsden, Tom Foglia, ....(Subs) Matthew Harrison, Iain Stewart, Justin Moule, Lee White, Daniel McGuire (RGK).
A tough game for Southern Knights who needed a win to secure SAASL Sunday Premier Division status for the 2015 season...a win for Elizabeth Vale would have
put them above Knights on goal difference going into the final Round of League fixtures.
Knights started well looking to attack but the scenario soon changed after an obvious handball on the goal line left them with only 10 men, a penalty to face and still 80 minutes more to play.
Fortunately Stephen Maguire was able to keep out the penalty with a superb save, but it took quite a while for Knights to adjust to being a player short.
Young Jordan Ruch stepped up with probably his best performance for Knights this year and Shaun Papworth played well behind the defense.
Both teams had chances but Vale looked most dangerous on corners and set plays when they pushed more players forward.
The two sides went to the break without scoring setting up a tense and nervous second half.
Stephen Maguire pulled off a few more good saves but Vale managed to sneak ahead late in the second half with a well placed header from Daniel Nicholls at the back post.
Minutes later a long clearance from Stephen Maguire was unfortunately deflected over the Vale keeper by Tim Crawford to once again level the game at 1-1.
A few more close chances were there for Knights to go ahead but they lacked the final touch whilst the Vale had some good chances of their own to go ahead.
However, a gutsy save by Stephen Maguire in the closing stages ensured that Knights 10 men held on to a share of the points.
Survival now comes down to the last Round for Knights and the Vale...both sides needing a draw (or win) to ensure survival depending on how Modbury Vista and
Para Hills West fare in their respective last games.
Link to all Southern Knights v Elizabeth Vale photos...
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Chris Nicholls took up a more defensive midfield role..
Ben Jones clears for Knight...
Tom Foglia appeals after seemingly being upended...
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Knights placed pressure on Vale's defence early...
Ryan Curran has added a bit more depth to Knights midfield...
Vale appeal as the ball is handled in front of the goal...
Stephen Maguire makes an excellent save from the resultant penalty....
Ryan McGuinness looks on as Aaron O'Toole clears..
Knights supporter enjoying the contest...and the beer..
Eddie Camilleri grabs a little shut-eye..
Stephen Maguire mops up...
Chris Nicholls out jumps Ross McNab..
Half time.....0-0
Knights almost break the deadlock immediately after the break...
Jordan Ruch slotted into the full back role well for Knights...
A very determined looking Ben Jones...
Just over for the Vale...
Another appearance by the onesie.....
Vale grab the lead with Daniel Nicholls heading in at the back post....
Vale's Tim Crawford distraught but an ecstatic Ben Jones after a long clearance from Stephen Maguire is deflected into goal... 1-1.
Knights looked to attack but found themselves mostly outnumbered.
Ben Jones looks to threaten Vales goal...
...and appears to be barged off the ball...
Stephen Maguire looks on as his punch land near the Vale attacker...
Tom Foglia helps out Ryan McGuinnes and Jordan Ruch in defense...
Jim McGuinness gives instructions...
Stephen 'Maggy' Maguire clutches tightly to the ball after saving at the feet of the Vale attacker..
The after game atmosphere and presentation was quite jovial....
Sporting a 'six pack', man of the match Stephen Maguire...
SAASL SUNDAY PREMIER DIVISION RESERVES - LEAGUE ROUND 17 - August 24, 2014
Southern Knights ( 3 ) Elizabeth Vale ( 2 )
Anthony Micheal...................... Ozzie (?) 2
Alan Annich............................
Matthew Harrison
Southern Knights - Daniel McGuire (GK) Iain Stewart, Richard Finlayson, Tony Harrison, Justin Moule, Stevie Doyle,
Matthew Harrison, Andre Rickers, Gareth Butler, Alan Annich, Anthony Micheal .... (Subs) Lee White, James Randall, Alex Saleh.
*No photos of the Reserve game today...arrived at half time and the had to run the line in the second half.
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2014 SAASL : Links to previous games photos.....
League Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Salisbury Florina ( 2 )
League Round 2 - Parafield Gardens ( 10 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
League Round 3 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Modbury Vista ( 1 )
League Round 4 - Elizabeth Downs ( 6 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
League Round 5 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Para Hills West ( 2 )
League Round 6 - Ingle Farm ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
League Round 7 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) West Beach ( 2 )
League Round 8 - Elizabeth Vale ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 6 )
League Round 9 - Salisbury Inter ( 5 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
League Round 10 - Salisbury Florina ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
League Round 11 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) Parafield Gardens ( 4 )
League Round 12 - Modbury Vista ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
League Round 13 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Elizabeth Downs ( 8 )
League Round 14 - Para Hills West ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
League Round 15 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Ingle Farm ( 4 )
League Round 16 - West Beach ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
League Round 17 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) Elizabeth Vale ( 1 )
Cup Round 2 - Southern Knights ( 5 ) Torrens Valley ( 1 )
Cup Round 3 - Salisbury Florina ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Cup Round 3 - Adelaide Wanderers ( 2 ) Elizabeth Downs ( 6 )
Reserves Cup Round 3 - Parafield Gardens ( 6 ) McLaren Districts ( 4 )
Challenge Cup Quarter Finals - Para Hills West ( 0 ) Elizabeth Downs ( 5 )
Challenge Cup Quarter Finals - BOSA ( 0 ) Salisbury Inter ( 2)
Reserve Cup Quarter Finals - BOSA ( 2 ) ( 4 ) pen. Elizabeth Downs ( 2) ( 5 ) pen.
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2014 FFSA : Links to previous games photos.....
Round 16 - South Adelaide Panthers ( 2 ) West Adelaide ( 4 )
Round 9 - South Adelaide Panthers ( 1 ) Croydon Kings ( 2 )
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2012 - A year In Pictures...2011 - A year In Pictures .....Link to a collection of links to SAASL images and stats....
Link to the unofficial SAASL facebook page..... Link to all 2013 SAASL Presentation Night photos.
