VPL DIVISION 2 PREMIERS - NORTH GEELONG

CONGRATULATIONS

TO

NORTH GEELONG WARRIORS

AND

CAMERON HART,

WHO TOOK OUT THE VPL DIVISION 2 PREMIERSHIP AND AS A RESULT PROMOTION TO DIVISION 1 FOR 2010.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!! OF DIVSION 2.
North Geelong Warriors (5) vs Brunswick City (0)

A nervous tension filled afternoon capped off with a title, well it couldn’t get any better, but it did.

In reserves action the boys went down in a 1 - 6 loss. Although not a result to hang your head on it was a game to watch as the Warriors lined up with the youngest reserves team all year, the squad contained youngsters from North Geelong’s Under 15A squad who will no doubt be looking forward to North Geelong having an Under 21 team next season in Division 1 as this served as a indication for them to see what it meant to play at that level.

In seniors action the Warriors began their match with nervous apprehension. Although they were dominating the Warriors shots and chances were sailing high and wide. Then mid way through the first half Matthew Demo got the better of his marker and rounded the keeper to slot in the first one of the afternoon. The immediate result was the lifting of the nerves, you could now sense the Warriors were out to play. A short while later crowd favourite Robert Zadworny latched onto a loose ball on the edge of the box to beat the defence and the keeper and it was 2 - 0. As half time loomed the crowd were is disbelief almost as if they couldn’t believe that if the day’s results went the right way the Warriors were actually looking at promotion. Phone calls from fans to Ballarat were being made to see how Thomastown and Ballarat were going. At half time the news filtered out that Ballarat was up 1-0.

The second half saw a relaxed Warriors side compile some slick moves and slowly and comfortably piled on another three goals courtesy of Cervinski, Demo and capped off with clinical finish from Kuna. Just before full time the heavens opened up as if to say to it’s time. Final result from Ballarat came in and it was Ballarat who prevailed over Thomastown which meant North Geelong Warriors are effectively champions for 2009. Scenes of jubilation and merriment began to unfold with players and supporters forming a huge circle on the pitch to sing the club song followed by a avalanche of supporters joining the team in the dressing rooms for a rendition of the club song which would have rocked the foundations.

It’s been a tough slog with many twists and turns through the year. With losing players for lengthy patches through the year the squad held firm and showed true grit to three times this season notch up patches of 3 or 4 wins on the trot to put distance between themselves and the other title chasers. The Warriors remained confident and backed themselves to achieve the ultimate prize for the year, the Division 2 title. North Geelong Warriors will be playing in Division 1 in 2010 and we look forward to seeing the run out in the state’s second highest league.

Next Saturday 5th of September the Warriors final game for 2009 is away to Altona East. Come along to support like you have all year and let’s end on a big high. Afterwards we’re heading to our major sponsor The Dom - Australian Croatian Association, Separation St Bell Park to celebrate the end of a rewarding season, so if you’re around pop in and join in the festivities.

In further good news our Under 15A boys beat Green Gully 1 - 0 to put themselves into Superleague for Under16s in 2010. Congratulations boys we can’t wait to see you playing at the highest level it is a reward to you, your coach Tam and Manager Sime as well your families for their dedication to your success. The Young Warriors will be at home on Father’s Day, 6th of September where the club will be having it’s monthly lunch, so come along and enjoy a great day out for Father’s Day as well as capping off the boys season with a win.

Our Juniors have done extremely well this year, including the Under 11 team who are running in second and take on ladder leader Altona City next week, a win will see them take second position as Altona have a superior goal difference. Our other junior squads in the GRFA competitions have all had great years and we’re proud of them and their coaches for putting in and getting the results.

To all the Father’s out there, have a happy Father’s Day this coming weekend, wishing you all good times and good health.

PRESENTAION NIGHT for UNDER 15A, Women, Reserves and Seniors on SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER from 7pm at North Geelong Soccer Club.

Thank you, From the North Geelong Soccer Club.