The final match for the year against Glen Waverley was a tough one.After a reasonable start Box Hill looked out of sorts and at times struggled to stem the oppositions attacks.Glen Waverley had nothing to lose and went in hard.They were first to the ball and moved it around the pitch well,persistently testing our defence and unlucky not to score.
Box Hill did take it forward at times and scored a goal after a great passage of play. Half time luckily saw the score 1-0 our way.
The second half was more of the same.Glen Waverley never let up and our boys just couldn't get into first gear. Both keepers made some great saves with Geln Waverley's making one mistake allowing one of our forwards to find the back of the net.This understandably took a bit of the wind out of Glen Waverley who through more bad luck,than good playing on Box Hill's part,were denied a score.
Final score Box Hill 2-0 Glen Waverley which is not really a score reflective of just how close the game was.
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the boys play this season as I'm sure all the parents have. The boys now move up to the A league next year which will certainly put them to the test.
I'm already looking foward to the 2009 season!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Round 16 - Springvale
The boys from the Under 12B Team turned out for their penultimate League game away at Springvale. It was very cold & very wet however you could see that the boys were up for the contest.
The boys attacked from the whistle and continued to apply pressure on the Springvale defence. Springvale were struggling to get out of their half and eventually Devon scored to make it 1-0. The pressure continued to build and it wasn’t long before Blayne got on the score sheet having made a great run down the right wing. Box Hill found the net again shortly after but were adjudged offside. They didn’t dwell on this and after a cross in from the left which the keeper didn’t collect, Blayne scored again to make it 3-0. Springvale did have moments where they attacked the Box Hill goal and went close with a free kick.
The whistle went for half time & the boys & coaches were happy to go to the dressing room to get out of the cold & rain. Martin kept the half time talk brief so the boys kept themselves warm by jumping around and chanting “ole, ole, ole, ole, Box Hill, Box Hill!”
The 3 boys who were on the bench came on for the 2nd half. Box Hill continued to press for more goals and our forwards were twice through one on one with the keeper but unfortunately hit the keeper. Springvale counter attacked but just couldn’t squeeze through however they did take a couple of speculative shots which Tim handled with no problems. The next Box Hill goal came from a penalty when a Springvale player up ended one of the Box Hill lads. Brendan stepped up and scored. Curtis got his name on the score sheet too when he followed up a shot by one of the Box Hill boys and popped it away. Springvale bounced back with an attack which resulted in them breaching the Box Hill defence however Tim goat a hand to the ball and it plopped in the mud on the line. Sam slid in under pressure from a Springvale player but could only hook it onto the post and it rebounded into the net.
The final whistle went and everybody was relieved to get out of the wet, cold, miserable conditions. It was a very good performance in very difficult conditions.
The win guarantees the team second place in the league which they can still win if Doncaster were to falter. They go top for a week due to the fact that Doncaster have a bye.
Well done to Martin, Rick, the boys & all of the parents for all of their efforts to make the season a successful one which everyone will remember fondly.
The boys attacked from the whistle and continued to apply pressure on the Springvale defence. Springvale were struggling to get out of their half and eventually Devon scored to make it 1-0. The pressure continued to build and it wasn’t long before Blayne got on the score sheet having made a great run down the right wing. Box Hill found the net again shortly after but were adjudged offside. They didn’t dwell on this and after a cross in from the left which the keeper didn’t collect, Blayne scored again to make it 3-0. Springvale did have moments where they attacked the Box Hill goal and went close with a free kick.
The whistle went for half time & the boys & coaches were happy to go to the dressing room to get out of the cold & rain. Martin kept the half time talk brief so the boys kept themselves warm by jumping around and chanting “ole, ole, ole, ole, Box Hill, Box Hill!”
The 3 boys who were on the bench came on for the 2nd half. Box Hill continued to press for more goals and our forwards were twice through one on one with the keeper but unfortunately hit the keeper. Springvale counter attacked but just couldn’t squeeze through however they did take a couple of speculative shots which Tim handled with no problems. The next Box Hill goal came from a penalty when a Springvale player up ended one of the Box Hill lads. Brendan stepped up and scored. Curtis got his name on the score sheet too when he followed up a shot by one of the Box Hill boys and popped it away. Springvale bounced back with an attack which resulted in them breaching the Box Hill defence however Tim goat a hand to the ball and it plopped in the mud on the line. Sam slid in under pressure from a Springvale player but could only hook it onto the post and it rebounded into the net.
The final whistle went and everybody was relieved to get out of the wet, cold, miserable conditions. It was a very good performance in very difficult conditions.
The win guarantees the team second place in the league which they can still win if Doncaster were to falter. They go top for a week due to the fact that Doncaster have a bye.
Well done to Martin, Rick, the boys & all of the parents for all of their efforts to make the season a successful one which everyone will remember fondly.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Round 15 - Richmond
The weather was good for the game against Richmond who are currently 4th on the ladder. We were expecting a challenge as Richmond were dealt a stinging defeat the week previously from league leaders Doncaster.
Box Hill started off strong and pushed forward quickly.They had some early shots on goal but missed the target. Richmond never looked too threatening when they went into attack as Box Hill swiftly cleared the ball and put the pressure back on them.It didn't take long though for our boys to find the back of the net.
With a second goal soon after,half time saw the score 2-0.
The second half saw some player rotation and subbing.The boys adapted well to the changes and kept applying pressure.Richmond changed a few players as well creating more strength forward which made a noticeable difference.The Box Hill defence was sound,so with mid field working hard and our forwards keen to score they were soon rewarded.This goal was soon followed by another which took the wind out of the opposition so they struggled to hold our boys back.Box Hill did not back off and scored again making the tally at full time 5-0.
This was a very impressive display of football by our boys and brought about by great teamwork and a strong commitment by every player.
Box Hill started off strong and pushed forward quickly.They had some early shots on goal but missed the target. Richmond never looked too threatening when they went into attack as Box Hill swiftly cleared the ball and put the pressure back on them.It didn't take long though for our boys to find the back of the net.
With a second goal soon after,half time saw the score 2-0.
The second half saw some player rotation and subbing.The boys adapted well to the changes and kept applying pressure.Richmond changed a few players as well creating more strength forward which made a noticeable difference.The Box Hill defence was sound,so with mid field working hard and our forwards keen to score they were soon rewarded.This goal was soon followed by another which took the wind out of the opposition so they struggled to hold our boys back.Box Hill did not back off and scored again making the tally at full time 5-0.
This was a very impressive display of football by our boys and brought about by great teamwork and a strong commitment by every player.
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