Masters Victorious

Six-a-Side 2010 Summer Comp

The Annual Outdoor Six-a-Side competition drew to an end last night with our Masters side taking out all honours. After going through the competition with only one loss they topped the field as Minor Premiers.

The semi final against Saints 2 was played hard and fast and at times quite spiteful as both teams tried to out-muscle the other team for possession. Our Old Bulls dominated however and were by far the most attacking team on the park. It was one of our ex-players Pep Lopera in goals for the Saints that kept them in the game by pulling off save after save. Our defence however made sure we didn't lose on the counter and Mase, Kael, Davor and David (Tree trunk legs) were in fine form in the back making sure Sean (Keeper) hardly got a touch. Blistering runs by Matt and Johnny (mad dog) kept the forwards fed nicely the whole game. It was one of these attacking runs by Emi pushing the ball wide to Mad Dog who crossed the ball with pin-point accuracy right onto Matt's feet who beat the keeper out of position (rare) to slot the ball in. The game ended 1 - 0 but a barrage of chances all went begging.

The final in direct contrast was played in exceptional spirit with some very good soccer being played by both sides. The Kambah Old Boys having some 10 years or more on average on NFC didn't show their age by keeping our Old Bulls at bay for most of the game with great defensive efforts. Again it was NFC who had the monopoly on the attack but faced a very capable defensive team. The first half saw one goal only by Mad Dog who pressured the keeper managing to extract the ball from his feet and shoot into an open goal. The second half saw more opportunities but it was Mad Dog night (I believe the full moon was out) and he again pressured the defence to win the ball and again put the ball in the back of the net. Goal number 3 was well constructed and after Matt had successfully beat the keeper with a lob, Davor made sure the slow ball made the back of the net with a running header. Full time and our Old Bulls were victorious with a 3 - 0 win to take the double.

CONGRATS Old Bulls!

Lest we forget Mick W who couldn't make the final due to family commitments and Mickey D who was out with injury but was there to support the team.