Bays Fury 6 - Peninsula Gold 0

Great game guys

Ben mounts another attack while Justin and Koby join in

This past Saturday we played Peninsula. There was no doubt that this team is capable of doing good things on the field and we knew that. We also knew that they would be coming to our neck of the woods with every intention to give us a good game. And they did. However, our team also came out on fire and was able to deal with Peninsula's high tempo game.

Aaron sending a ball up after his drop kick

Within the first minute of the half, Robbie took the ball in front of the 18 yard box and after dribbling through a couple of defenders took a shot which quickly bypassed the goalkeeper. From then on, our midfield took over and soon enough our second goal came. This one was a thing of beauty. Robbie passed to Gabriel who then took on the defender, rounded him, centered the ball where Finn climbed in the air and scored with a beautifully timed header. It was a very good show of skill but also of team work. In the midfield, our boys slowly began to dictate the game more and more. I must commend Koby for playing a very excellent game distributing the ball. His efforts were also rewarded when he took a shot from far out and scored our third goal. Justin and Ben also worked hard in the midfield and kept control.

Koby passing to create another attack

Half time came.

In the second half, Robbie followed up the way he started the game by scoring his second goal within the first 30 seconds of the second half. Thomas had done well to skip past a defender and take a shot, but the keeper made a great save. Robbie then pounced on the rebound and with a one-time side-footer scored our fourth goal. The game continued with our team dominating most of the play. Our wingers were phenomenal in making incisive runs (Marcel, Gabriel, Hamish, Tyler) that kept creating chaos for the Peninsula defenders.I commend all of you for continuing to come back and retrieve the ball when we lose it. Your defensive game is sure making a huge positive difference in our team.

Gabe settling the ball to maintain possession and mount another attack

As the game continued, in another great display of teamwork, Hamish cut into the middle to set up Finn and he finished with a nice touch on the ball. This marked our 4th goal. But Hamish was not done. Within a few minutes after, he again produced another great play and this time he set Robbie up for his third and our team's 5th goal. Hamish was on fire! He almost made it 6-0 soon after when he received a pass from Gabriel but unfortunately the ball went just a bit too wide to hit the back of the net.

Justin skipping past Peninsula's midfield

Overall, the boys once again displayed their talent. It is clear that they are improving and that no matter what the opposition brings to the field, the boys are working hard to surpass those challenges. Our defence continues to be solid and I am confident that this is what will keep us going strong in the season.

Tyler taking off on the wing

This Saturday we will have another big game against Gorge FC. Although this team is phenomenal, I believe that the boys do have what it takes to get a win. I hope that their continued work during practice and tenacity during games gets them the win they are hoping for.

See you on the field!

Roberto