In Round 5 , the Sharks travel to Naracoorte after coming close beating Inter in the previous week.
Sad news for the Sharks, new player Anthony Adesanmi will be returning back to the UK within the next week due to family reasons.
Missing from the line up this week was Lance Da Rocha & Damian Stemberger.
Sharks have been struggling to convert chances for goal, so the focus this week was to improve on their finishing.
The Sharks started just as asked by coach Bruttomesso, and the first goal (4min)of the day came from a well directed pass by Tobin, who found the feet of Weistra.
Weistra took on the United defence and shot for goal. The ball reflected off the post but Weistra followed up and ensure it was over the line. Score 1-0
The Sharks were controlling the game, and placing enormous pressure on their opposition.
Soon after (9min) another goal by scored by Weistra who finished some good passages of play by the Sharks midfield combination of Kennett ,Gordon, Widdison & Tobin. Score 2-0
The game all of a sudden changed, and United was awarded a penalty after Referee Stephenson took his time to point to the spot, when United Brazilian forward was fouled in the box by Sharks defender Bytheway. Score 2-1
United crowd was behind their team, however the Sharks kept their composure and just persisted with attack after attack, but unfortunately all unsuccessful.
The luck was definitely not with the Sharks, and the poor form of not being able to score goals was starting show signs of frustration for the Sharks.
At the (33 min), a corner kick by United resulted in a ‘6yd box’ goal scramble where the Sharks defence could not clear the ball, but United Brazilian fwd was able to tap the ball into goal, giving Naracoorte their second. Score 2-2.
Sharks started the second half with a slight change to their formation.
Sharks Coach Bruttomesso moved Tobin into the forward line pairing up with Weistra.
This change proved to work as it was the (55min), when Weistra score his third to claim a hatrick. Score 3-2
Best on ground performance from Kennett, Tobin & Gordon saw the Sharks lift in the second half, applying more pressure on the United defence, but with Nzeakor, Widdison, Adesanmi holding strong United were unable to penetrate the Sharks solid defence.
Sharks retained majority of the possession displaying some excellent ball movement down and across the park.
Naracoorte were playing counter attack style football, and one time the Sharks defence were caught flat footed, but fortunately Sharks keeper Fuller was able to prevent United scoring another goal in a 1v1 challenge.
The Sharks were persistent in attacking the goals, when relief at the (87min) from the Sharks bench came when Kennett rose above the pack to score a nice header from a well taken corner. Score 4-2.
The game ended with a score of 4-2, resulting Sharks gaining 3 premiership points to remain in third position on the WBSA ladder , 2 points behind Inter.
Goals: M.Weistra 3, T.Kennett 1
Best Players: M.Weistra, T.Kennett, R.Tobin
Other Scores:
U12 won 3-2
U17 won 3-0
B Grade won 6-2
A Grade won 4-2
Sharks next game against Centrals will be the biggest test for them this year, after losing narrowily to premiership favourites Apollo 2-0 and drawing 1-1 with Inter.
Sharks will need to find some finishing form to ensure they convert their chances, if they have any chance of remaining in the Top 4, and win more games.
Losing a quality player like Adesanmi will cause a massive hole in the Sharks defence, but experienced Club captain Da Rocha is ready to return from injury and take on the responsibility of replacing Adesanmi as the Sharks centre back.
Coach Bruttomesso said that the Sharks do well in the first third & second third of the pitch, but lack in the last third which is where goals must be scored. The difference between us and the top 2 teams, is the abilty to finish off. We create so many chances, and defend very well, we just don’t finish off all our hard work, which is disappointing, but it is an area that we need to work hard in and improve
Sad news for the Sharks, new player Anthony Adesanmi will be returning back to the UK within the next week due to family reasons.
Missing from the line up this week was Lance Da Rocha & Damian Stemberger.
Sharks have been struggling to convert chances for goal, so the focus this week was to improve on their finishing.
The Sharks started just as asked by coach Bruttomesso, and the first goal (4min)of the day came from a well directed pass by Tobin, who found the feet of Weistra.
Weistra took on the United defence and shot for goal. The ball reflected off the post but Weistra followed up and ensure it was over the line. Score 1-0
The Sharks were controlling the game, and placing enormous pressure on their opposition.
Soon after (9min) another goal by scored by Weistra who finished some good passages of play by the Sharks midfield combination of Kennett ,Gordon, Widdison & Tobin. Score 2-0
The game all of a sudden changed, and United was awarded a penalty after Referee Stephenson took his time to point to the spot, when United Brazilian forward was fouled in the box by Sharks defender Bytheway. Score 2-1
United crowd was behind their team, however the Sharks kept their composure and just persisted with attack after attack, but unfortunately all unsuccessful.
The luck was definitely not with the Sharks, and the poor form of not being able to score goals was starting show signs of frustration for the Sharks.
At the (33 min), a corner kick by United resulted in a ‘6yd box’ goal scramble where the Sharks defence could not clear the ball, but United Brazilian fwd was able to tap the ball into goal, giving Naracoorte their second. Score 2-2.
Sharks started the second half with a slight change to their formation.
Sharks Coach Bruttomesso moved Tobin into the forward line pairing up with Weistra.
This change proved to work as it was the (55min), when Weistra score his third to claim a hatrick. Score 3-2
Best on ground performance from Kennett, Tobin & Gordon saw the Sharks lift in the second half, applying more pressure on the United defence, but with Nzeakor, Widdison, Adesanmi holding strong United were unable to penetrate the Sharks solid defence.
Sharks retained majority of the possession displaying some excellent ball movement down and across the park.
Naracoorte were playing counter attack style football, and one time the Sharks defence were caught flat footed, but fortunately Sharks keeper Fuller was able to prevent United scoring another goal in a 1v1 challenge.
The Sharks were persistent in attacking the goals, when relief at the (87min) from the Sharks bench came when Kennett rose above the pack to score a nice header from a well taken corner. Score 4-2.
The game ended with a score of 4-2, resulting Sharks gaining 3 premiership points to remain in third position on the WBSA ladder , 2 points behind Inter.
Goals: M.Weistra 3, T.Kennett 1
Best Players: M.Weistra, T.Kennett, R.Tobin
Other Scores:
U12 won 3-2
U17 won 3-0
B Grade won 6-2
A Grade won 4-2
Sharks next game against Centrals will be the biggest test for them this year, after losing narrowily to premiership favourites Apollo 2-0 and drawing 1-1 with Inter.
Sharks will need to find some finishing form to ensure they convert their chances, if they have any chance of remaining in the Top 4, and win more games.
Losing a quality player like Adesanmi will cause a massive hole in the Sharks defence, but experienced Club captain Da Rocha is ready to return from injury and take on the responsibility of replacing Adesanmi as the Sharks centre back.
Coach Bruttomesso said that the Sharks do well in the first third & second third of the pitch, but lack in the last third which is where goals must be scored. The difference between us and the top 2 teams, is the abilty to finish off. We create so many chances, and defend very well, we just don’t finish off all our hard work, which is disappointing, but it is an area that we need to work hard in and improve
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