Sunday, 12 July 2009 18:20
Results of Western Border Soccer Association Round 8 matches played on Sunday 12 July 2009:
Gambier City Sharks 2-6 Gambier Centrals
Naracoorte United 0-11 International
Millicent United 0-2 Apollo
Portland 1-8 Blue Lake
The start of the second round of the WBSA Premership saw the reigning premiers International travel to Naracoorte for their second encounter in the past 2 weeks.
Inter was almost back to full strength, while Naracoorte welcomed back Kevin Marshall to their line up.
The Naracoorte defence were kept busy early on, trying desperately not to concede early, and keep a respectful score.
It didn't take long however, for the powerful Inter team to get the scoring going, and from a great through ball from Christian Cella, which found Dave Galloway running towards goal, and with his clever touch he beat the advancing goalkeeper and scored the first goal at the 5 minute mark. Adam Osman made it 2 - 0 after 10 minutes when he scored his first for the game, and a big score line was imminent.
To Naracoorte's credit, they dug deep and withstood the mounting pressure, and with some fine saves by their goalkeeper, kept the scoring down.
Joel Redfern was unlucky not to score when his powerful shot rebounded off the crossbar, and seemed to cross the line, but the referee did not award the goal.
Near the end of the first Half, Captain Dante Bonner scored 2 goals in two minutes, the first when he found himself free on the edge of the goal square, and fired home. This was followed up a minute later with another, to give International a comfortable 4 - 0 lead at half time.
Naracoorte were pleased with the efforts at holding out, but were not creating many opportunities for themselves.
Naracoorte had no answer in the second period for the hard running of Joel Redfern, Christian Cella and Dante Bonner, who were creating havoc for the Naracoorte defence, and providing many chances for the Inter forwards of Barry McCoy, Marcus Morony and Dave Galloway.
Joel Redfern continued his fantastic goalscoring run this year, when he demonstrated all his class to score his first goal at the start of the second half.
From the 23rd minute mark, Christian Cella took control of the game and took his own performance to a new level. The Naracoorte team had no answer for his superb display, proving he was back to full fitness, which saw him score his first of a hat trick in a 15-minute spell. Redfern put a blistering through ball to Cella who clinically finished with a well placed shot into the bottom right hand corner of the goal.
Adam Osman never stopped running at the Naracoorte players, and they found it more and more difficult to contain him as the match progressed. Osman scored his second for the game as well, when he finished off from a pass by Chris Williams, and giving his team a healthy 7 nil lead.
Christian Cella scored his second when from an inch perfect pass by Adam Osman, he blasted a powerful shot passed the helpless Naracoorte Keeper.
Marcus Morony was desperately unlucky not to open his account for the game, when his individual run saw him not only beat the Naracoorte defence, but rounded the goalkeeper, but from an acute angle could only hit the post, which rebounded for Joel Redfern to tap in for his second goal for the game.
Morony did finally get on the score board, when he scored his team's 10th for the game, and the scoring ended for the day, when Man of the Match Christian Cella scored his third. Adam Osman again was credited with the assist, when he drilled a low pass towards the back post for Cella to run onto, and from an impossible angle, Cella made it look to easy, scoring and giving Inter a comfortable 11 nil win.
Results: Naracoorte United v International - WBSA Premership Round 8
A GradeNaracoorte United 0-11 International 11
Goals - International: C. Cella 3, A. Osman 2, D. Bonner 2, J. Redfern 2, D. Galloway, M. Morony.
B GradeNaracoorte United 0-3 International
Goals - International: M Dohnt, L. Zaccardo, A. Morris.
Under 17Naracoorte United 0-9 International
Under 14Naracoorte United 0-4 International
Under 12Naracoorte United 1-6 International
Blue Lake have a convincing win over Portland on a muddy Portland pitch to go fourth on the WBSA Premership table.
In ordinary conditions Blue Lake showed their desire by creating two very good chances in the first five minutes. Both of them fell to Guess who was very unlucky not to have scored at least once.
The Blues slick passing on the muddy pitch was causing all sorts of problems for the Portland midfield and defence. Strachan almost opened the account when he latched onto a flick on from Ferguson but the shot went wide. Minutes later Braebairn hit the bar after a terrific solo run.
Blue Lake finally got the break through when Loosz hit a fierce low cross into the box which deflected off a Portland defender and into the back of the net.
Portland Coach Taylor was desperately trying to lift his team and was ably supported by Hatten at sweeper. Linck and Fitzgerald were also starting to get a bit more of the ball. Atoairesei was causing a few problems for the Blues defence and when an error was made he pounced on it and slipped it past Bentvelzen in goals.
This gave hope to the Portland team, but Blue Lake took control of the match from here, dominating with Strachan, Ferguson and McRostie winning everything in midfield. There were a few half chances to the Blues but they couldn't find a way past Arthurs in goals.
A chance went to Ferguson who hit a twenty yard free kick which smacked into the crossbar. It was only a matter of time before The Blues would score and it was Thomson who delivered, with two goals in the last 10 minutes of the half. His first was a simple put away after good work by Guess and the second was a tremendous shot from a very acute angle.
The second half started much the same as the first half with the Blues winning most positions. Portland were working very hard and were defending well but couldn't stop Ferguson when he made a mockery of the muddy conditions to dance around three defenders to slot the ball home.
The rain came to make matters even worse but the Blues were rampant now and a nice cross across the 18 yard box found the Blues Captain Strachan who headed home. Another mix up from a Guess cross gave the Blues their 6th goal and a second own goal to Portland.
Portland were still mounting attacks and on one of these Bentvelzen was deemed to have infringed on Atoairesei and the referee awarded a penalty to Portland, but it wasn't to be their day when Bentvelzen made a fine save.
Thomson secured his hat trick when a pin point cross from Guess found him in the clear to head a delicate goal over the outstretched arms of Arthurs. Guess finally got rewarded for his tireless running when he outran the Portland defence and tucked away a fine goal to finish the match at 8-1 for Blue Lake.
Results: Portland v Blue Lake - WBSA Premership Round 8
A GradePortland 1-8 Blue Lake
Goals - Blue Lake: M Thomson 3, C Ferguson, T Guess, B Strachan, 2 own goals. Portland: R Atoairesei
B GradePortland 0-4 Blue Lake
Goals - Blue Lake: A Armandi, S Fulton, R Hanssen, M Snedden.
Under 17Portland 5-6 Blue Lake
Goals - Blue Lake: C Ferguson 5, J Osbourne. Portland: T Miller 2, J Gerritson, D Murray, C Chapman.
Under 14Portland defeated Blue Lake by forfeit.
Under 12Portland 2-0 Blue Lake
Goals - Portland: R Bail, J Murray.
Gambier Centrals vs The Sharks
The Sharks took to the field with only 10 players available to play.
Sharks have been struggling with player numbers in the Senior grades since the Senior Carnival held at the beginning of the year.
The conditions were very difficult with heavy rain persistent all day, the surface becoming extremely boggy making it very hard to control the ball.
Sharks Keeper Wil Bytheway was kept busy all day with a barrage of attacks by the Lions.
Bytheway pulling off some great saves, but with an undermanned team, Sharks conceded some early goals in the first half.Score 3-1
The Sharks defence of Lennon, Widdison, Gleeson and young Thomas were keeping a strong defence, with Centrals forwards getting caught in the offside position many times.
The Sharks midfield of Da Rocha, Weistra and young Nunan were working hard both in defence and attack, but could could convert on there many chances.
Weistra looked dangerous creating some space and shooting from long range, but the shots were kicked straight to the keeper.
Lennon was also unlucky not to score, with his ability to head the ball narrowily missing and going over the cross bar.
Sharks Senior player Scott Murray returned from a long time knee injury which he suffered at the Senior Carnival, was trying to feed the ‘lone forward’ Stemberger, but Centrals defender Jess Wehnam was consistent in defending the goal area most of the day.
Stemberger , was playing lone striker rolewas making some good runs, but outmanned and with the Centrals defence.
Weistra making many moves forward eager to get a goal, was bought down, resulting in free kick awarded.
Sharks sharp shooter Lennon stepped up to take the free kick, and once again scored from a set shot curling the ball around the Centrals wall, and finding the top left hand corner of goal.
Late in the second half, Weistra taking on the defence and scoring the second the goal with a well aimed low shot past the keeper.
With only 10 players, the fitness level and injuries of the Sharks was beginning to show. Centrals ran out winners 6-2.
The scoreline did not reflect the way the Sharks played. They never give up right to the end.
Goals Scorers; W.Lennon, M.Weistra
Best Players; D.Gleeson, W.Lennon, M.Weistra
Other Scores
U12 lost 7-0
U14 lost 9-3
B grade lost 8-2
A grade lost 6-2
