God, 14 seconds, not a stallion touched the ball. I'll leave the rest for the pony (can't remember whether it was Lloyd or Tangihaere). Great comeback, relegation banished.
Ok assist help, Rauru provided Glen's 2nd, Paddy the first? Did Tim's have an assist or was it a defensive error?
Righto, only one nomination for mvp points last week, so we need a few for this game - more fun when you win too. Assuming none for Glen, I would probably be thinking Lloyd (3), Paul (2), Robin (1). Damn Robin played well. Great team effort all round, Tristin held up play beautifully, Paddy offered so many more options from the back and still managed to pull off his best shot of the season. Come on, we need a few people to nominate.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
The slide continues
Can't comment on the game, but our pony can. Sources tell me it played out like this:
Stallion : Paul - a couple of good 1 on 1 saves, kept us in the game
Pony: Paddy - a 1 on 1 of his own at the other end, ever so gently passed back to their keeper (and a candidate for miss of the season).
Close second: G-Mann with a self imposed Rhino injury (was there a squeel of pain?)
Alright, have finally updated the last few weeks of fantasy points (not much to talk about really), but need some mvps from this game. Suggestions? Sounds like Paul is a contender.
Inter on Wed - time to set this right. Lets think back to the brilliant free flowing football we played against them in the first round. Can't take them lightly though - they have had some good results the last few weeks.
So this week is a must win. What do we have to do? What's gone wrong?
Stallion : Paul - a couple of good 1 on 1 saves, kept us in the game
Pony: Paddy - a 1 on 1 of his own at the other end, ever so gently passed back to their keeper (and a candidate for miss of the season).
Close second: G-Mann with a self imposed Rhino injury (was there a squeel of pain?)
Alright, have finally updated the last few weeks of fantasy points (not much to talk about really), but need some mvps from this game. Suggestions? Sounds like Paul is a contender.
Inter on Wed - time to set this right. Lets think back to the brilliant free flowing football we played against them in the first round. Can't take them lightly though - they have had some good results the last few weeks.
So this week is a must win. What do we have to do? What's gone wrong?
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Brooklyn 7: Stallions 2
No official announcement on Pony has been made, but sometimes things are
just so obvious they don't need saying. Responsible for three goals
and could have done better with two more - such are the margins between a
trousers-down thrashing and close game between fairly evenly-matched
teams.
Conditions were atrocious, but a howling cross-wind didn't favour either team in any given half. You'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise by the scoreline. Games started fairly low-key with both teams sharing territory and possession. Brooklyn won a free-kick just outside our box after one of their players went down under a combination Jason/Corey challenge. The free-kick was fairly well hit, but my feeble effort to stop it made it look like Riise v Barthez circa 2001. 1:0.
Stallions responded with some real spirit. A concerted spell of pressure resulted in a cross being turned behind a Brooklyn defender. Those with a clear view say he didn't get his hand anywhere near it, but the ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot (although he then seemed to have considerable hesitation about whether he'd made the right call). Rauru showed no mercy, banging the penalty low to the left. That wasn't the end of it though, Tom appeared to have forgotten that Rauru never misses pens and had encroached looking for a rebound. Second time around was an action replay - ball in the same spot, keeper going the wrong way - 1:1.
No sooner had we got back in it, I popped up for clanger #2 - letting a cross evade me to one of their players on the back post to slot it past me and nuts Tangihaere on the line just for good measure. 2:1. Sadly the third wasn't long in coming. Brooklyn broke down their left. The ball-carrier attracted all our defenders, so when he slipped a square ball there was one of his team mates just inside the box with seemingly acres of space around him. Rattled, we went on to concede a 4th pretty promptly too. A ball over the top eluded the defence and (for a change) I was on my heels. Was he offside? No matter, I did my best open door impression and the ball nestled in the net.
And that wasn't even it for the half. When their striker got the ball with his back to goal 20 yards out there didn't look to be much danger. Three twists and turns and a thumping shot inside the post proved that looks can be deceiving. 5:1 on the stroke of halftime. I'm probably doing our attacking threat a disservice here, but I can't really remember us troubling their keeper much after the pen. Maybe the second half would be better...
Well, we'll never know. The first 10 minutes or so of the second half were much like the first - fairly even. Then came a lobbed pass over the top. An easy take and I was already thinking about how a quick counter could be launched. What's that? I've missed the ball completely and now the striker behind me is poking the ball into an empty net? Sh!t. In hindsight, I'm not sure if it was that or the hat-throwing strop that followed that was most Pony-worthy. Either way, comedy goalkeeping has a new benchmark.
By now the game had taken on the air of a foregone conclusion and neither team could quite rouse themselves to change that. Rauru had one cleared off the line, someone managed to clear the back fence with an effort, Paddy found the net with another, although it was ruled out for it being an indirect free-kick (despite it looking suspiciously like a foul and the ref not having his hand up). We even got one back - well played that man (who was easily one of our better players on the day). Brooklyn, however, weren't happy with us being within four of them and banged in one more just for fun.
Ultimately, it was one of those games best forgotten. Almost funny that on another day it could have been so different. We certainly needn't be worried about round two with those guys. Back at the clubrooms, it was decided that no MVP points could realistically be given, so that's one chore off Aaron's list for the week. Not even Stallion was football-related - congratulations Graham for a sterling effort as barman.
Conditions were atrocious, but a howling cross-wind didn't favour either team in any given half. You'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise by the scoreline. Games started fairly low-key with both teams sharing territory and possession. Brooklyn won a free-kick just outside our box after one of their players went down under a combination Jason/Corey challenge. The free-kick was fairly well hit, but my feeble effort to stop it made it look like Riise v Barthez circa 2001. 1:0.
Stallions responded with some real spirit. A concerted spell of pressure resulted in a cross being turned behind a Brooklyn defender. Those with a clear view say he didn't get his hand anywhere near it, but the ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot (although he then seemed to have considerable hesitation about whether he'd made the right call). Rauru showed no mercy, banging the penalty low to the left. That wasn't the end of it though, Tom appeared to have forgotten that Rauru never misses pens and had encroached looking for a rebound. Second time around was an action replay - ball in the same spot, keeper going the wrong way - 1:1.
No sooner had we got back in it, I popped up for clanger #2 - letting a cross evade me to one of their players on the back post to slot it past me and nuts Tangihaere on the line just for good measure. 2:1. Sadly the third wasn't long in coming. Brooklyn broke down their left. The ball-carrier attracted all our defenders, so when he slipped a square ball there was one of his team mates just inside the box with seemingly acres of space around him. Rattled, we went on to concede a 4th pretty promptly too. A ball over the top eluded the defence and (for a change) I was on my heels. Was he offside? No matter, I did my best open door impression and the ball nestled in the net.
And that wasn't even it for the half. When their striker got the ball with his back to goal 20 yards out there didn't look to be much danger. Three twists and turns and a thumping shot inside the post proved that looks can be deceiving. 5:1 on the stroke of halftime. I'm probably doing our attacking threat a disservice here, but I can't really remember us troubling their keeper much after the pen. Maybe the second half would be better...
Well, we'll never know. The first 10 minutes or so of the second half were much like the first - fairly even. Then came a lobbed pass over the top. An easy take and I was already thinking about how a quick counter could be launched. What's that? I've missed the ball completely and now the striker behind me is poking the ball into an empty net? Sh!t. In hindsight, I'm not sure if it was that or the hat-throwing strop that followed that was most Pony-worthy. Either way, comedy goalkeeping has a new benchmark.
By now the game had taken on the air of a foregone conclusion and neither team could quite rouse themselves to change that. Rauru had one cleared off the line, someone managed to clear the back fence with an effort, Paddy found the net with another, although it was ruled out for it being an indirect free-kick (despite it looking suspiciously like a foul and the ref not having his hand up). We even got one back - well played that man (who was easily one of our better players on the day). Brooklyn, however, weren't happy with us being within four of them and banged in one more just for fun.
Ultimately, it was one of those games best forgotten. Almost funny that on another day it could have been so different. We certainly needn't be worried about round two with those guys. Back at the clubrooms, it was decided that no MVP points could realistically be given, so that's one chore off Aaron's list for the week. Not even Stallion was football-related - congratulations Graham for a sterling effort as barman.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Game Day Match Review
No match review from the other week as there was no official Pony awarded, but since I was the only option mooted here goes...
It rained. Hard. It was cold. Very. I scored. Again ;). Paddy got the assist. Again. Lloyd did a 920. And still had the ball. The had young fuckers. Who were lippy. I fell over. Someone blew on me. Didn't throw an albatross (or did I?). They scored. Damn it. Final whistle. Their coach celebrated like they had won (and actually said "That's as good as a win for me boys").
Another game similar to Wainui. Not really a lot happened and left feeling a bit deflated having given up points to the bottom of the table. They were a good team though and placed some good football, always trying to construct from the back. In hindsight we should have pressed them harder in midfield as their strikers weren't that dangerous and our defenders had them covered. Bring on this avos game. It's damn cold (again) but we need to get the win against what seems like a good team.
It rained. Hard. It was cold. Very. I scored. Again ;). Paddy got the assist. Again. Lloyd did a 920. And still had the ball. The had young fuckers. Who were lippy. I fell over. Someone blew on me. Didn't throw an albatross (or did I?). They scored. Damn it. Final whistle. Their coach celebrated like they had won (and actually said "That's as good as a win for me boys").
Another game similar to Wainui. Not really a lot happened and left feeling a bit deflated having given up points to the bottom of the table. They were a good team though and placed some good football, always trying to construct from the back. In hindsight we should have pressed them harder in midfield as their strikers weren't that dangerous and our defenders had them covered. Bring on this avos game. It's damn cold (again) but we need to get the win against what seems like a good team.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Another day, another draw
Against the lowest team in the grade. Not good enough, but we obviously didn't cope to well in those atrocious conditions. Joe, Tom - you got off lightly!
Great goal though - one for the ages - pin point cross from Paddy, great header from Rauru. One for the best of the season?
I would imagine Stallion would probably have to come out of that. Any other nominations?
As for pony, I am still howling with laughter at Rauru dropping to the ground head in hands as though he had been punched in the face. Hollywoood. One to add to this reel:
Any other nominations? And some MVPS please - haven't done the fantasy tally for a bit (often happens when I get 2 point games), but will once we sort these.
Great goal though - one for the ages - pin point cross from Paddy, great header from Rauru. One for the best of the season?
I would imagine Stallion would probably have to come out of that. Any other nominations?
As for pony, I am still howling with laughter at Rauru dropping to the ground head in hands as though he had been punched in the face. Hollywoood. One to add to this reel:
Any other nominations? And some MVPS please - haven't done the fantasy tally for a bit (often happens when I get 2 point games), but will once we sort these.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Uni Stallions 1 Vs 1 North Wellingtin Clarets Wakefied pk#2 02.06.2012 7.30pm
If it wasn't for me we could have had all three (points). if we had a striker who could score we could have won by four (goals). but alas you see it wasn't to be, after 90 minutes of football a bore draw had we.
Their midfield was good but ours was better, Lloyd always solid Paddy is quite clever.
Our Defenders ran themselves into the ground with Tangi barking orders they were the best back 4 around
so now ends my little ditty if you didn't get a mention please don't get ...
So umm we scored when their goalie cleared the ball out to tom ? and left an open goal for him to bang the ball into.
They scored after the shot i initially saved rolled under my body and dribbled into the net about the only way they looked like scoring if i'm honest
Stallions(Tom or paddy ? 25mins) 1 - 1 North Wellington Clarets(some bugger or is it an oggie? 75mins)
Their midfield was good but ours was better, Lloyd always solid Paddy is quite clever.
Our Defenders ran themselves into the ground with Tangi barking orders they were the best back 4 around
so now ends my little ditty if you didn't get a mention please don't get ...
So umm we scored when their goalie cleared the ball out to tom ? and left an open goal for him to bang the ball into.
They scored after the shot i initially saved rolled under my body and dribbled into the net about the only way they looked like scoring if i'm honest
Stallions(Tom or paddy ? 25mins) 1 - 1 North Wellington Clarets(some bugger or is it an oggie? 75mins)
Draw
Hey, we played well against a good team with a couple of real skilful and fast players. Feels like we dropped points but it was a good effort. Still sitting in mid table at 5th, the 2 games vs Brooklyn will be a big factor in where we end up.
And backing it up on Wed night (so Gus, you are playing again today, that is going to make it 3 games in 6 days -what a nice warm up for Euro). And saying that those of you in the Euro fantasy comp have a couple of hours this morning to make your player bids. If it seems confusing don't worry - even a fantasy king of the world such as myself doesn't really know what the hell is going on.
Back to the Stallions. Unfortunately there was only really 1 pony moment of mention. Sorry Corey, but that match report is coming from you. It was real tough and you had a great game apart from that moment. Fark - I'm sure we all felt for you.
Right, we need some mvps before Wed. Nominate here - for me have to be Tangihaere for 3, a huge game (as always). Jason stood out too, especially in that first half. I guess its hard to award much up front where we struggled to make much and got a fortuitous (if brilliantly struck) goal - but I though Ropbin played well, charging around up there. Spoiled slightly by that attempt to get that guy handballed for just stopping it from going over the sideline. Am I recalling correctly that Butch then put it down for the freekick? Stallions, keeping it classy.
And backing it up on Wed night (so Gus, you are playing again today, that is going to make it 3 games in 6 days -what a nice warm up for Euro). And saying that those of you in the Euro fantasy comp have a couple of hours this morning to make your player bids. If it seems confusing don't worry - even a fantasy king of the world such as myself doesn't really know what the hell is going on.
Back to the Stallions. Unfortunately there was only really 1 pony moment of mention. Sorry Corey, but that match report is coming from you. It was real tough and you had a great game apart from that moment. Fark - I'm sure we all felt for you.
Right, we need some mvps before Wed. Nominate here - for me have to be Tangihaere for 3, a huge game (as always). Jason stood out too, especially in that first half. I guess its hard to award much up front where we struggled to make much and got a fortuitous (if brilliantly struck) goal - but I though Ropbin played well, charging around up there. Spoiled slightly by that attempt to get that guy handballed for just stopping it from going over the sideline. Am I recalling correctly that Butch then put it down for the freekick? Stallions, keeping it classy.
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