BLUE LAKE v PORTLAND
Blue Lake hosted Portland hoping to get a win to keep them in touch with the leading group, Portland on the other hand have shown improvement over the last couple of weeks and would have gone into the game with the hope of taking at least a point back to Victoria.
Blue Lake started like a house on fire and could have been two up in the first ten minutes when Thomson had two good chances but failed to convert. The Blues midfield were well on top and some slick passing in the first half hour gave them plenty of confidence, but the reward for all this possession was zilch due to not being able to break through the Portland defence and (especially)Boers in goals. While they were controlling the midfield Portland was still able to make quick breaks and threatened to score against the run of play with the skilful Atoairesei causing problems and with the help of Chapman was keen to take advantage of the fact the Blues could not score. Only a brilliant save from Armandi stopped Atoairesei from the first goal after a terrific shot. The game started to lose its intensity at this stage but livened up after a good cross by Guess caused a defensive error by Portland and left Chatindiara with a tap in to finally open the account.
The second half started as the first had finished with a very lack lustre display. Blue Lake were still dominating possession but were unable to break through the last line with Hatton, Miller and goal keeper Boers all playing very well. Reiner for the Blues who scored his first A Grade goals the week before was very unlucky not to add two more with excellent headers only to see the agile Boers in goals make two terrific saves. The Blues would have been concerned that a one goal buffer was not going to be enough as Portland were always threatening to get a quick break and levelling the game but the leadership of Strachan at the back kept the forwards at bay. The game was finally put out of Portlands reach when a great ball through to Vujica from Thomson allowed the youngster to turn his man and hit a cracking shot into the back of the net.
The game petered out after this and gave the Blues the win they needed, however if they are to match it with the teams above them they need to improve on both their intensity and their goal scoring, Portland would not be happy going home without any points but coach Gerritsen would be reasonably happy that his side is improving and the signs are there for them to improve even further as the season continues.
Best players:
Blue Lake, Strachan, Vujica, Reiner and Guess
Portland, Boers, Atoairesei, Miller and Chapman
A Grade
Blue Lake d Portland 2-0. Goal scorers Blue Lake W. Chatindiara, M Vujica.
B Grade
Blue Lake d Portland 4-2. Goal scorers Blue Lake: W Kilsby - 2, S Fulton - 1, M Davison – 1. Portland S Trewick -1, H McCulloch – 1.
Under 14
Blue Lake drew Portland 1-1. Goal scorers Blue Lake: E Brown. Portland: T Jensen.
Under 12
Portland d Blue Lake 6-0.
Goal scorers: Portland: J Davies – 3, R Bail – 2, J Chapple - 1
Blue Lake hosted Portland hoping to get a win to keep them in touch with the leading group, Portland on the other hand have shown improvement over the last couple of weeks and would have gone into the game with the hope of taking at least a point back to Victoria.
Blue Lake started like a house on fire and could have been two up in the first ten minutes when Thomson had two good chances but failed to convert. The Blues midfield were well on top and some slick passing in the first half hour gave them plenty of confidence, but the reward for all this possession was zilch due to not being able to break through the Portland defence and (especially)Boers in goals. While they were controlling the midfield Portland was still able to make quick breaks and threatened to score against the run of play with the skilful Atoairesei causing problems and with the help of Chapman was keen to take advantage of the fact the Blues could not score. Only a brilliant save from Armandi stopped Atoairesei from the first goal after a terrific shot. The game started to lose its intensity at this stage but livened up after a good cross by Guess caused a defensive error by Portland and left Chatindiara with a tap in to finally open the account.
The second half started as the first had finished with a very lack lustre display. Blue Lake were still dominating possession but were unable to break through the last line with Hatton, Miller and goal keeper Boers all playing very well. Reiner for the Blues who scored his first A Grade goals the week before was very unlucky not to add two more with excellent headers only to see the agile Boers in goals make two terrific saves. The Blues would have been concerned that a one goal buffer was not going to be enough as Portland were always threatening to get a quick break and levelling the game but the leadership of Strachan at the back kept the forwards at bay. The game was finally put out of Portlands reach when a great ball through to Vujica from Thomson allowed the youngster to turn his man and hit a cracking shot into the back of the net.
The game petered out after this and gave the Blues the win they needed, however if they are to match it with the teams above them they need to improve on both their intensity and their goal scoring, Portland would not be happy going home without any points but coach Gerritsen would be reasonably happy that his side is improving and the signs are there for them to improve even further as the season continues.
Best players:
Blue Lake, Strachan, Vujica, Reiner and Guess
Portland, Boers, Atoairesei, Miller and Chapman
A Grade
Blue Lake d Portland 2-0. Goal scorers Blue Lake W. Chatindiara, M Vujica.
B Grade
Blue Lake d Portland 4-2. Goal scorers Blue Lake: W Kilsby - 2, S Fulton - 1, M Davison – 1. Portland S Trewick -1, H McCulloch – 1.
Under 14
Blue Lake drew Portland 1-1. Goal scorers Blue Lake: E Brown. Portland: T Jensen.
Under 12
Portland d Blue Lake 6-0.
Goal scorers: Portland: J Davies – 3, R Bail – 2, J Chapple - 1
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