Round 12
Rock Lobsters vs 11eleven
Score: 1-3
Best: Ree
Goals: Chris 1
Team: Chris, Em, Pete, Ray, Ree, Sylvia
Injuries: none
Last week’s defeat had steeled the Lobsters resolve to stand and fight this one out. The match was much closer than last week’s encounter and really should have been a 1-1 draw had it not been for some sloppy goal keeping. If anything should be drawn from this match it is this, the Lobsters can match it with anyone.
Some early match argy bargy, carry over from last week’s antics, dissipated and the match was played in the competitive spirit it should be. Again the Lobsters were only able to sneak the 1 goal past 11eleven’s sound goal keeper who acknowledged she had been doing it for a while and should be attributed with the fact that they have conceded considerably fewer goals than anyone else this season. Her impenetrable performances allow 11eleven to deploy 3 guys in the field which often make 11eleven very difficult to defend against.
Enter a new rock in the Lobster defence. ReeBee stepped up to the plate and won her fair share of tackles against the 3 pronged male attack. She was in their faces at every opportunity and didn’t take a backward step. Not only was she able to win her challenges but she was poised enough in the heat of battle to look for the open teammate rather than boot the clearance to no-man’s-land. Well done on earning your first BOG!
Chris again was strong in attack and Sylvia helped complete the defensive foundation with another solid performance.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Round 11 – A rivalry begins
Round 11
Rock Lobsters vs 11eleven
Score: 1-6
Best: Chris
Goals: Pete 1
Team: Chris, Em, Pete, Ray, Ree, Sylvia
Injuries: none
11eleven had a deep bench and rotated thoroughly to keep fresh legs on the ground. This was the first match in which the Lobsters were matched for fitness. Unfortunately the Lobsters didn’t bring the ball control and delivery required to match it with the 3rd placed team. Often the Lobsters were exposed with the long ball and again allowed far too many long range shots. This has to be removed from their game if they are any chance of making finals.
The game turned spiteful by match end when a male 11eleven backed into a contest and lost a cleanly won header by Ray. He was quick to seek revenge and tried to take out Lobster players for the final two minutes knowing his team had stitched up the victory. A lack of respect was also shown after the game. The scene has been set for the rematch that is to follow next week.
The game was a disappointing affair and everyone looked flat except Chris who was the only Lobster with poise on the ball and played a lone roll up forward in creating opportunities... for himself. He was very unlucky not to have scored 2 goals and was a clear standout in a disappointing outing. Well done on earning your second BOG!
Rock Lobsters vs 11eleven
Score: 1-6
Best: Chris
Goals: Pete 1
Team: Chris, Em, Pete, Ray, Ree, Sylvia
Injuries: none
11eleven had a deep bench and rotated thoroughly to keep fresh legs on the ground. This was the first match in which the Lobsters were matched for fitness. Unfortunately the Lobsters didn’t bring the ball control and delivery required to match it with the 3rd placed team. Often the Lobsters were exposed with the long ball and again allowed far too many long range shots. This has to be removed from their game if they are any chance of making finals.
The game turned spiteful by match end when a male 11eleven backed into a contest and lost a cleanly won header by Ray. He was quick to seek revenge and tried to take out Lobster players for the final two minutes knowing his team had stitched up the victory. A lack of respect was also shown after the game. The scene has been set for the rematch that is to follow next week.
The game was a disappointing affair and everyone looked flat except Chris who was the only Lobster with poise on the ball and played a lone roll up forward in creating opportunities... for himself. He was very unlucky not to have scored 2 goals and was a clear standout in a disappointing outing. Well done on earning your second BOG!
Round 10 – Last Minute Call Up
Round 10
Rock Lobsters vs Purple Monkey Dishwasher
Score: 2 - 5
Best: Pete
Goals: Pete 1, Ray 1
Team: Em, Matt (late inclusion), Michelle (late inclusion), Pete, Ray
Injuries: Michelle (broken wrist)
A last minute request to see if the Rock Lobsters could play this Father’s Day clash meant that half the regular team line-up would be missing. In came Em’s brother Matt and Em’s friend Michelle. Both played with the spirit in which the Lobsters epitomise. However the Dishwashers were a solid unit and provided plenty of run and dash. Too many long range bombs were allowed however the Lobsters were without their defensive juggernaut in Sylvia.
Matt was creative and worked hard all night. He was unlucky not to be rewarded with a goal or two. Unfortunately for Michelle, who also worked tirelessly, she took a hard strike to her wrist which was later found to be broken. While she went to the bench, which should have been to sit out the game, the Lobsters were down a player and were exposed by the Dishwashers. This was when Pete came to the fore. However sensing that her team needed her presence, Michelle came back on to finish out the match in one of the gutsiest efforts I have personally witnessed.
Pete played the game like a man possessed. Not content with being down on the BOG’s in his household, he tore the game a part. Up forward he was harassing and pressuring like we have come to expect from Pete. However it was in goals that Pete took his game to a new level. Pete was on the end of every driving shot! Had he not been so on song in goals the Lobsters would have lost by far more. It was clearly the standout performance from a goal keeper this season and worthy of a brew or two! Congrats Pete!
Rock Lobsters vs Purple Monkey Dishwasher
Score: 2 - 5
Best: Pete
Goals: Pete 1, Ray 1
Team: Em, Matt (late inclusion), Michelle (late inclusion), Pete, Ray
Injuries: Michelle (broken wrist)
A last minute request to see if the Rock Lobsters could play this Father’s Day clash meant that half the regular team line-up would be missing. In came Em’s brother Matt and Em’s friend Michelle. Both played with the spirit in which the Lobsters epitomise. However the Dishwashers were a solid unit and provided plenty of run and dash. Too many long range bombs were allowed however the Lobsters were without their defensive juggernaut in Sylvia.
Matt was creative and worked hard all night. He was unlucky not to be rewarded with a goal or two. Unfortunately for Michelle, who also worked tirelessly, she took a hard strike to her wrist which was later found to be broken. While she went to the bench, which should have been to sit out the game, the Lobsters were down a player and were exposed by the Dishwashers. This was when Pete came to the fore. However sensing that her team needed her presence, Michelle came back on to finish out the match in one of the gutsiest efforts I have personally witnessed.
Pete played the game like a man possessed. Not content with being down on the BOG’s in his household, he tore the game a part. Up forward he was harassing and pressuring like we have come to expect from Pete. However it was in goals that Pete took his game to a new level. Pete was on the end of every driving shot! Had he not been so on song in goals the Lobsters would have lost by far more. It was clearly the standout performance from a goal keeper this season and worthy of a brew or two! Congrats Pete!
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