It started raining before kick off and did not stop throughout the game.Box Hills ground drains well but the ball was slippery and tested both teams skill.
After the bye last week our boys were keen to play and started strongly.They scored early and looked sharp.Glen Waverley struggled to go forward and with Box Hill missing some scoring opportunities the score remained 1-0 by half time.
The second half saw Glen Waverley apply more pressure but the defence answered the call and Box Hill pushed forward through great teamwork but unfortunately missed some easy shots on goal.The boys lost focus a little in the last 10 minutes allowing Glen Waverely to press forward and have several strong scoring opportunities.
The score at full time remained 1-0.
The boys deserved the win but with easy misses on goal and a late rally by Glen Waverely it could have easily ended differently.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Round 7 - Springvale City
The coaches told the boys to expect a hard game.Springvale City had played League leaders Doncaster Rovers last week and lost 4-2,which showed they would be a capable opposition.
Box Hill fired from the whistle and gave Springvale little chance to go forward.Our midfield dominated by tackling hard and passing the ball wide to the wingers who in turn ran down and kicked it into the box. This created plenty of chances to score and with the forwards working hard they were 2-0 at half time.
The second half Springvale did go forward and take a shot a couple of times but never looked too threatening. Box Hill kept the pressure on and moved the ball around pushing forward relentlessly.This resulted in 3 more goals,with two boys scoring for the first time.
The final score was 5-0 and was a result of great teamwork and every player working hard.
With a bye next week the boys should be well rested and keen to play.
Box Hill fired from the whistle and gave Springvale little chance to go forward.Our midfield dominated by tackling hard and passing the ball wide to the wingers who in turn ran down and kicked it into the box. This created plenty of chances to score and with the forwards working hard they were 2-0 at half time.
The second half Springvale did go forward and take a shot a couple of times but never looked too threatening. Box Hill kept the pressure on and moved the ball around pushing forward relentlessly.This resulted in 3 more goals,with two boys scoring for the first time.
The final score was 5-0 and was a result of great teamwork and every player working hard.
With a bye next week the boys should be well rested and keen to play.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Round 6 - Richmond
The Box Hill Under East B team travelled to play Richmond at Yarra Bend on a cold, foggy morning. The team were pumped as Richmond’s results put them a point behind the team but with a game in hand so it was a must win game. The pitch was very small though a good surface.
The team started brightly attacking down both flanks with Gabriel & Jesse combining well down the left & Curtis and Devon doing likewise down the right. The central midfield pairing of Declan & Brendan was ticking along nicely as usual. The first shot on target by Box Hill hit the inside of the post and rolled along the length of the goal line & unfortunately Curtis couldn’t get onto it to slot it home? Would this come back to haunt the boys? Unfortunately we didn’t have to wait long to find out as a Richmond foray down our right flank resulted in a cross into the box which Richmond slotted away. Tim in goals could do nothing about it. Richmond 1-0 Box Hill. To the boy’s credit they hit back in true Box Hill style by moving the ball around & passing to feet and this resulted in Devon scoring the equaliser. 1-1. The defence of Matt, Josh, Blain & Jonty defended well & allowed the & this gave the Box Hill team a solid platform on which to build. The team continued to create chances & Devon scored his second of the day from tight in the corner on the right wing curling in a beauty with his left foot that the Richmond keeper could only parry into the roof of the net so it was Richmond 1 – Box Hill 2. That was the way the score line finished at half time.
Martin made some changes at half time bringing on Carl on the right wing, Patrick on the left & Ben up front. Box Hill started where they left off & were competing for every ball & moving it around nicely. It was end to end stuff with Box Hill having the upper hand & eventually they made it count. Devon scored another beauty from distance though a less acute angle which found the top corner and brought up his hat trick & his 8th goal in the league. To Richmond’s credit they fought back & started to apply pressure on the Box Hill defensive zone where Matt, Josh, Jonty & Sam were resolute in defence. The odd through ball that they couldn’t handle was looked after by Tim in goals.
The final whistle brought down the curtain on an entertaining & hard fought match. The coach Martin & his assistant Rick were very pleased with all the boy’s efforts to get the 3 points which keeps them in touch with league leaders Doncaster & gives them a 4 point gap over Richmond.
The team started brightly attacking down both flanks with Gabriel & Jesse combining well down the left & Curtis and Devon doing likewise down the right. The central midfield pairing of Declan & Brendan was ticking along nicely as usual. The first shot on target by Box Hill hit the inside of the post and rolled along the length of the goal line & unfortunately Curtis couldn’t get onto it to slot it home? Would this come back to haunt the boys? Unfortunately we didn’t have to wait long to find out as a Richmond foray down our right flank resulted in a cross into the box which Richmond slotted away. Tim in goals could do nothing about it. Richmond 1-0 Box Hill. To the boy’s credit they hit back in true Box Hill style by moving the ball around & passing to feet and this resulted in Devon scoring the equaliser. 1-1. The defence of Matt, Josh, Blain & Jonty defended well & allowed the & this gave the Box Hill team a solid platform on which to build. The team continued to create chances & Devon scored his second of the day from tight in the corner on the right wing curling in a beauty with his left foot that the Richmond keeper could only parry into the roof of the net so it was Richmond 1 – Box Hill 2. That was the way the score line finished at half time.
Martin made some changes at half time bringing on Carl on the right wing, Patrick on the left & Ben up front. Box Hill started where they left off & were competing for every ball & moving it around nicely. It was end to end stuff with Box Hill having the upper hand & eventually they made it count. Devon scored another beauty from distance though a less acute angle which found the top corner and brought up his hat trick & his 8th goal in the league. To Richmond’s credit they fought back & started to apply pressure on the Box Hill defensive zone where Matt, Josh, Jonty & Sam were resolute in defence. The odd through ball that they couldn’t handle was looked after by Tim in goals.
The final whistle brought down the curtain on an entertaining & hard fought match. The coach Martin & his assistant Rick were very pleased with all the boy’s efforts to get the 3 points which keeps them in touch with league leaders Doncaster & gives them a 4 point gap over Richmond.
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