Premier League Match Reports
Wednesday catch up match - Magic 3 v Surfers
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The game kicked off at 8.15pm on a cold, wet night
so this was a danger game for us against a new look Surfers team.
The first half was fairly even with both teams
having chances to go ahead but it took a well taken goal by Umet just
on half time to brake the dead lock. The second half started bad when
Luke dropped a easy cross at the feet of a Surfers striker who side footed the
ball in for a 1-1 scoreline.Soon after a defensive mistake gifted Surfers
another soft goal, within 10 minutes we were now 1 behind and chasing the
game.To the boys credit we stuck to our game plan and started to dominate the
match in the last 30 mins resulting in an equaliser to Molly,as the clock ticked
down we created numerous chances and finally finished one off with 5 to go
when Luke tapped in at the far post for a well deserved 3-2 win.
The game finished at around 10 pm so the effort to
keep going right up to end was very encouraging and is what is needed to compete
at this level.
Cheers Brett
Saturday match - Magic 1 v Knights 0
This was the biggest test for our young team
against a rampant Knights team who are top of the league and scoring 4-5 goals
every game. Jade Flack was brought in to bolster our midfield as the Knights try
to intimidate teams and he more than did the job and for once it was Magic
who were doing the intimidating. Our defence were handling the Knights long ball
game and our attack were breaking down their defence. Just on the 30 minute mark
Umet finished off a raid down the right with an outside off the foot shot that
left the keeper in disbelief. From then on it was all Magic as we started to
take control of every aspect of the game, the intensity shown by the boys was
top shelf and is what is needed to make the top 4 for the first time in a
few years. A special mention to our defense who were rock solid and never looked
like conceding.
Thanks to all the supporters who came out in the
cold to watch what was an entertaining match. I hope you all come down to
Burleigh as we play in the match of the round this Sunday at 4pm.
Cheers Brett
