Great game of football today in the beautiful Huapai valley.
We had a top class team, with Jan in goal, Jim, Phil, Grant, Karl in defence, Hayden, Tommy, Steve T, Wes in the middle and our top goalscorers Gareth and Mike T up front.
Play was very fluid with the Red machine making lots of breaks but failing to finish them, Steve was his usual magical self, Hayden flowed with his youth and Grant and Phil held the centre of defence solid. There was plenty of vocal support from a full terrace of Red, but the goals once again wouldn't come. So the first half ended at nil all, the lads and the gaffer delighted with their play.
The talk was all positive and the Reds took it to the blues straight away in the second half with a number of close shots and interesting corners. Steve and Karl had long range shots just pushed away and Mike was desperately unlucky a couple of times, but we just couldn't squeeze one thru. Then as always happens, a lucky break gave Oxo a chance and the big guy don't need any seconds, so totally against the play and we were one down. The heads dropped a little as we realised the missed opportunities and Oxo managed another couple, including a beautiful diving header (if you know the big guy, then you can imagine the sight), he is all class tho. So we were defeated but not beaten and our guys have played excellent football all season, so we can hold our heads high.
Due to an ever changing cup date, management has decided not press with this anymore and will make sure this is all sorted out earlier next season. So no tournament, but a fantastic season anyhow and a trophy too.
Management would like thank todays supporters, Mick, Alma, Roy, Mel, Amber, Lisa, Kate, Jayden, Kiana, Carrie, Anamaya, Kobe and their friends.
And I would personally like to thank all the players who turned out for us this year, its been great, been some wonderful football and good after match chats.
So enjoy the Summer and we will see you all at the Xmas party or at next seasons Asian NY Tournament !
