The Boomers were looking to build on their impressive start to the Capital 5 season but would have to beat a rugged and unforgiving Stokes Valley outfit. The team was weakened from the get go, with playmaker Zak Meyers out due to a bad sneeze he had earlier in the week, Ollie Carr and John the Huss Mortimer all out.
From the kickoff the Boomers were on the back foot with centre backs Jesse 'Chops' Halford and Jacob McSweeny being outnumbered and conceding early. Bruce picked up an early injury and was forced to go off. The Boomers struggled to keep possession and were constantly punished with strikes hitting the post and some coming very close. Goalkeeper Michael Candy had his wits about him and made some key saves. A good move between Dave Williams and Badger saw the not-for-much-longer hairy striker come excruciatingly close to heading in but for a good save from the Stokes keeper, Teddy-Jethro Brown. Jesse Strafford was being overburdened in midfield as Stokes played with two dangerous attacking midfielders who would fluctuate. A devastating combination that the Boomers never really got on top of. Coming to the end of the half Stokes doubled their lead with a header at the back post. Jacob McSweeny failed to track his man who was able to nod in at the back post.
The second half involved nothing but another jammy back post goal and one Stokes Valley player who had far too much testosterone. A sour 3-0 defeat for the Boomers and a lesson learnt.
Man of the match was given to Michael Candy to heal his wounds.
P.S The angry Stokes Valley player caused quite the controversy when he ran from the field at the final whistle, refusing to shake hands and was later caught masturbating furiously while drinking woodstock bourbon and cola in his lowered ute.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Upper Hutt RJ's 0-2 Karori Boomers
The mighty Boomers started their 2011 season with a satisfactory 2-0 win against the RJ's. The boys were able to unlock the maze that is Upper Hutt and locate Harcourt Park, an evergreen and lush pitch that was set in amongst surrounding suburban homes.
The various shapes, sizes and longevities of the RJ's did not shock the Boomers as they dressed and warmed up, but it was the arrival of a referee that caused the most shock. For several of the players, the idea of rolling subs and the chance to get a breather (or a beer and a yarn) on the sideline had been planned on. The referee demanded that only three subs be used, and as a result, Messrs. Clark, Beavis, and Candy are now made to wait for their glorious debuts. To heal their wounds, the three discards began drinking.
Captain Strafford pointed out playing the easy ball as well as standing strong as key focus points in his riveting pre-match team talk. Other leaders, such as Bruce Wetherhill and Jacob McSweeny gave words of confidence to the lesser experienced players.
The game began and the Boomers were eager to dominate early proceedings and did so with Strafford, Wetherhill and Zak Meyers all linking up well in the middle of the park. Kris Shannon at right back and Ollie Carr further up on the right were providing good service to the Boomers big boys up front.
Blaine Abraham and Dave Williams were proving too strong for the RJ's centre backs and causing many a headache with their aerial victories and timely layoffs to Meyers and Carr.
After a Boomers corner wasn't cleared, and the ball fell to Abraham a half-volley-swat from the burly forward took a deflection and found its way into the back of the net. Despite one of the worst football celebrations every seen, the Boomers were ecstatic at the confirmation that they would be more than competitive at this level.
The game slowly became more and more physical with Meyers being constantly fouled whenever he received the ball. I imagine something similar would happen if Meyers were to end up in prison. The exotic Indian import Vikram Jayawant began having an impact and proving a solid combination with left back McSweeny as both players began to intertwine down the left. The RJ's left winger, Upper Hutt's chubby Arjen Robben had a brief glimpse of glory as he scooted around McSweeny (much to the enjoyment of the Boomers bench) but his cross only managed to scare some of Upper Hutts local vampires hiding in the bushes.
After some good one touch football between Meyers and Dave Williams, Williams was put through with a one-on-one which he calmly slotted home to make the score 2-0.
At half time the Boomers were happy with how things were going and looked to make three changes just after the break.
At the 50 minute mark, Raiko Shareef came on for Shannon, Austin Burgess for Abraham, and John 'the huss' Mortimer came on for Jayawant.
It was a half of frustration for the Boomers as they struggled to maintain possession and take chances with Burgess, Williams and Mortimor all guilty of not troubling the keeper with very good chances.
The RJ's were kept at bay due to the heroic efforts of Jesse Halford and Bruce Wetherhill at the back. James Bascand was rarely tested in this game and will look for a bit more action next time.
The midfield battle was raged between the two captains, but Strafford seemingly came out on top putting on a strong, passionate and determined display to lead his side to glory. A deserved win, but the Boomers will feel they should have sealed the game earlier and with a bigger score.
Jesse Halford was named man of the match.
Please go to this link as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
The various shapes, sizes and longevities of the RJ's did not shock the Boomers as they dressed and warmed up, but it was the arrival of a referee that caused the most shock. For several of the players, the idea of rolling subs and the chance to get a breather (or a beer and a yarn) on the sideline had been planned on. The referee demanded that only three subs be used, and as a result, Messrs. Clark, Beavis, and Candy are now made to wait for their glorious debuts. To heal their wounds, the three discards began drinking.
Captain Strafford pointed out playing the easy ball as well as standing strong as key focus points in his riveting pre-match team talk. Other leaders, such as Bruce Wetherhill and Jacob McSweeny gave words of confidence to the lesser experienced players.
The game began and the Boomers were eager to dominate early proceedings and did so with Strafford, Wetherhill and Zak Meyers all linking up well in the middle of the park. Kris Shannon at right back and Ollie Carr further up on the right were providing good service to the Boomers big boys up front.
Blaine Abraham and Dave Williams were proving too strong for the RJ's centre backs and causing many a headache with their aerial victories and timely layoffs to Meyers and Carr.
After a Boomers corner wasn't cleared, and the ball fell to Abraham a half-volley-swat from the burly forward took a deflection and found its way into the back of the net. Despite one of the worst football celebrations every seen, the Boomers were ecstatic at the confirmation that they would be more than competitive at this level.
The game slowly became more and more physical with Meyers being constantly fouled whenever he received the ball. I imagine something similar would happen if Meyers were to end up in prison. The exotic Indian import Vikram Jayawant began having an impact and proving a solid combination with left back McSweeny as both players began to intertwine down the left. The RJ's left winger, Upper Hutt's chubby Arjen Robben had a brief glimpse of glory as he scooted around McSweeny (much to the enjoyment of the Boomers bench) but his cross only managed to scare some of Upper Hutts local vampires hiding in the bushes.
After some good one touch football between Meyers and Dave Williams, Williams was put through with a one-on-one which he calmly slotted home to make the score 2-0.
At half time the Boomers were happy with how things were going and looked to make three changes just after the break.
At the 50 minute mark, Raiko Shareef came on for Shannon, Austin Burgess for Abraham, and John 'the huss' Mortimer came on for Jayawant.
It was a half of frustration for the Boomers as they struggled to maintain possession and take chances with Burgess, Williams and Mortimor all guilty of not troubling the keeper with very good chances.
The RJ's were kept at bay due to the heroic efforts of Jesse Halford and Bruce Wetherhill at the back. James Bascand was rarely tested in this game and will look for a bit more action next time.
The midfield battle was raged between the two captains, but Strafford seemingly came out on top putting on a strong, passionate and determined display to lead his side to glory. A deserved win, but the Boomers will feel they should have sealed the game earlier and with a bigger score.
Jesse Halford was named man of the match.
Please go to this link as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
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