36th Post

Tight Squeeze. Krew get 2nd in a row

4-3 win vs Balls n All

scorers: dylan (2); con; noid

Leaders: Alvin (25); Dylmah (12); Pov (10); Con (5); Mainland (4); Noid (3); Dave (2); Damo, Nesa, Ilia (1); Someguy (4)

The Krew were forced to do things the hard way again. Things went hay wire after losing a 3-0 lead in a matter of minutes to some sloppy defending. Dylan continued his magnificient form to fire in a double, Con registered on the scoresheet for his fifth of the season. But for the first time this season, Alvin's name was missing on the scoresheet. He was involved in the match winning play where he drew two defenders and provide the assist for Noid's crucial matchwinner. Damo said after the game that we 'played well but it was just those three goals...'

Alvin started in goal to preserve energy for his crucial weekend semi-final. Pov, Dylan, Noid and Korn started on the field with Mainland warming the bench. The krew scored instantly when Dylan found a gaping hole in the opponents' wall from his kick off shot. The goal was so quick that Mainland had his back to the game whilst still walking towards the bench.

Con and Dylan added two more for a comfortable lead. The Krew's defence was of the 'old style' where the zone defence was able to slide and shuffle to accomodate attacks. However, we looked vulnerable on 50-50 balls and on conceding rushed balls.

The first goal against came as Mainland was played 3-1 on a 'turnover'. The second came from a suspect penalty from Mainland's 'push' from behind. The opponents thought they've completed the come back with their 3rd goal as Pov was slow to get up after failing to control an alvin long throw, allowing a transition opportunity which the scrambling defense were unable to stop.

This time, a match fit Mainland entered goal to unleash Alvin to an unsuspecting defence in the final minutes. He instantly put Balls n All's defence on the backfoot. Finally drawing two defenders to allow an open Noid to score the winner. Balls n All nearly equalised again with a well struck shot, only to be saved by the rookie keeper, Mainland. Also, Noid continues to improve his football with better defence and positioning, while Mainland continues to skyrocket his keeping skills.

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In other news:
The Krew stands to lose its MVP for the majority of the foreseeable future as Alvin has work commitments that restrict him to 9pm games. It comes as another blow to the already thin team that was once brimming with reserves. Dixon is being sought for his services post HSC (HST).

Mainland's hint (more intended for Noid's improving game):Take it easy when we're behind or in danger. The harder you push (or anyone for that matter) the more vulnerable the team gets. If the team is behind, save the 'all out' strategy until the last two or three minutes.