SAASL Sunday Division 2 - Round 15
Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Reece Sinclair .................... Ben Jones
Lindsey Cooper
Southern Knights travelled to Dauntsey Road hoping to return home with 3 points to maintain their position at the top of Sunday Division 2.
Despite missing 4 usual starters, Jimmy Stewart, Aaron O'Toole, Tom Foglia out suspended and Jamie Faulkner back in the UK to attend a friend's wedding, Knights still fielded what was on paper, a strong starting lineup....coming in were Andy Alvino, Adam Djekic, Ben Vidgeon and Scott Bradley.
The game was a fairly balanced affair and looked like being a tight tussle for points but Knights seemed to be bypassing their own midfield moving forward, whereas Elizabeth Grove seem to string together some good midfield movements.
Southern Knights however, drew first blood courtesy of Ben Jones, on the end of a good build up, and went to the break with a 0-1 lead.
After half time the game was still fairly evenly balanced with both teams creating opportunities, Knights squandered several opportunities and some excellent saves from Stephen Maguire denied the Grove.
Knights lost another key player in Matt Harrison who damaged an ankle and soon after the Grove equalised from a well hit free kick.
The visitors missed a few more opportunities which they would rue when the experience of Grove's Brett Cutting managed to glean a penalty with 10 minutes to go. Knights still had several opportunities to level the game but it wasn't to be on the day.
*Many thanks to the Grove for the after game hospitality and feed....all the best 'til next we meet.
Link to all Elizabeth Grove v Southern Knights photos.
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Andrew Alvino and Brett Cutting had a strong tussle all game..
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Ben Jones finishes off a good build up to put Southern Knights ahead 0-1.
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A tree falls in the forest
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Mark Kelly mad several driving good runs through midfield.
All eyes on the disturbance at the other end of Dauntsey Road.......
....the local Rosewood Gopher Gang doing burn outs behind the goal..
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A little discussion whilst Matt Harrison leaves the field due to his ankle injury..
An excellent free kick strike from Reece Sinclair give Stephen Maguire no chance...1-1.
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Scott Bradley's free kick deflects off Scott Hockenhull's back to deflect clear.
Another chance goes begging for Knights as Chris Bradley fires wide from a narrow angle..
Lindsey Cooper makes it 2-1 from the penalty spot..
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David Mooney feels the Brett Cutting instant impact
Robert Marsden looks on as Lindsey Cooper tidies up for the Grove.
The victorious Peckers celebrate..
The official failed to pick up on Pecker having non-matching skins under his shorts and shirt !
Reserves
Elizabeth Grove ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
........................................Charlie Hollis 2
........................................Dustin McMahon
........................................Brendon Buck
Despite losing several players to the 1st Team and also being minus goalkeeper Phill Smith, Southern Knights put together a strong performance to win 0-4.
Despite carrying an injury I was on the verge of putting the gloves on one more time but suggested the more junior Tony Harrison might be a better option, as it proved to be.
James Randall had one of his best games to date and Charlie Hollis rediscovered his goal scoring touch with 2 goals, Dustin McMahon added another to his tally and Brendan Buck added Knights fourth.
With Brahma Lodge dropping 2 points, Knights win brings them within reach of catching the Reserve division leaders..but with a few tough rounds still to go.
Tony "Barthez" Harrison on goalkeeper duties whilst James Randall practices Wii Rockstar with a drink bottle..
Grove's keeper crumples in agony after throwing out the ball...
0-1 to Knights after Dustin McMahon opens the scoring..
A chance for Knights just misses...
And another..
And another...
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Despite the desperate lunge on the line...Charlie Hollis makes it 0-2 to Knights.
Tony Harrison pulls down a screamer...
Nek minnit...0-3 to Knights .
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Unorthodox but effective !
Yet another...
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Beer o'clock....anyone for a beer ?
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2013 SAASL : Links to previous games photos.....
Round 15 : Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 14 : Southern Knights ( 5 ) Para Hills East ( 1 )
Round 13 : Salisbury Florina ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 12 : Southern Knights ( 7 ) Munno Para City ( 1 )
Round 11 : Beograd Generals ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 2 ) *forfeit....no photos
Round 10 : Southern Knights ( 9 ) Para Hills Lions ( 1 )
Round 9 : Southern Knights ( 2 ) Brahma Lodge ( 1 )
Round 8 : Southern Knights ( 1 ) Tea Tree Gully City ( 0 )
Round 7 : MSSC Blue Eagles ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
Round 6 : Southern Knights ( 4 ) Elizabeth Grove ( 4 )
Round 5 : Para Hills East ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 5 )
Round 4 : Southern Knights ( 1 ) Salisbury Florina ( 3 )
Round 3 : Munno Para City ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
Round 2 : Southern Knights ( 6 ) Beograd Generals ( 4 )
Round 1 : Para Hills Lions ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
Cup Round 3 : Flinders University ( 2 ) Elizabeth Downs ( 8 )
Cup Round 3 : Fulham United ( 0 ) Ingle Farm ( 4 )
Res. Cup Round 3 : West Beach ( 1 ) Para Hills East ( 2 )
Cup Round 2 : West Beach ( 9 ) Southern Knights ( 8 )
Cup Round 1 : Stirling Districts ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
SAASL Pre-Season 2013
March 24 : Southern Knights ( 0 ) Fulham United ( 6 )
March 17 : Southern Knights ( 2 ) South Coast United ( 2 )
March 17 : Noarlunga United ( 2 ) Seaford ( 4 )
March 10 : Elizabeth Downs ( 6 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
March 3 : Noarlunga United ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Feb 24 : Southern Knights ( 10 ) McClaren Districts ( 3 )
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2013 FFSA : Links to previous games photos...
Round 24 : Noarlunga United ( 0 ) South Adelaide ( 1 )
Round 23 : South Adelaide ( 3 ) Playford Patriots ( 2 )
Round 19 : South Adelaide ( 4 ) The Cove ( 0 )
Round 17 : South Adelaide ( 3 ) Seaford Rangers ( 0 )
Round 15 : South Adelaide ( 1 ) Adelaide Olympic ( 0 )
Round 13 : South Adelaide ( 4 ) Modbury Jets ( 3 )
Round 11 : South Adelaide ( 2 ) Salisbury United ( 2 )
Round 4 : South Adelaide ( 4 ) Western Toros ( 0 )
Round 3 : The Cove ( 0 ) South Adelaide ( 1 )
Round 1 : Seaford ( 3 ) South Adelaide ( 2 )
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Re: Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 ) ...with pic
Not to mention the 3 points gifted to you by the league :? .swannsong wrote:With Brahma Lodge dropping 2 points
Re: Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 ) ...with pic
The league never 'gave' us any pointsBPBC wrote:Not to mention the 3 points gifted to you by the league :? .swannsong wrote:With Brahma Lodge dropping 2 points
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Re: Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 ) ...with pic
I never said they didswannsong wrote:The league never 'gave' us any pointsBPBC wrote:Not to mention the 3 points gifted to you by the league :? .swannsong wrote:With Brahma Lodge dropping 2 points
Re: Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 ) ...with pic
Thank you so much for such an amazing update on your blog and I really enjoy while reading this. The photographs from the soccer world are just tremendous. I need help with research paper and hope get them here with good remarks.
Re: Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 1 ) ...with pic
???Avery J wrote:Thank you so much for such an amazing update on your blog and I really enjoy while reading this. The photographs from the soccer world are just tremendous. I need help with research paper and hope get them here with good remarks.
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weird flex but okAvery J wrote:Thank you so much for such an amazing update on your blog and I really enjoy while reading this. The photographs from the soccer world are just tremendous. I need help with research paper and hope get them here with good remarks.
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Influences: Graeme Souness & Matt Le Tissier.
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