Home  Matches Reports U19 Match Report - Timperley v Brooklands
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U19 Match Report - Timperley v Brooklands |
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Written by Peter Forster
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Friday, 20 November 2009 |
"Super" Sunday
15.11.09 the "clash of the titans" between the two remaining unbeaten
teams in the league. Timperley played host to Brooklands. Timperley's
first two matches had been close affairs, whereas the juggernaut which
is Brooklands had steamrollered their opposition, scoring a hatful of
goals so the Timperley players knew they had a tough one coming.
The
match started at a high pace and carried on that way. Brooklands had a
lot of possession but the Timperley players stuck to their task and
Brooklands were limited to long range shots which the keeper
comfortably dealt with. The first quarter ended with only one Timperley
goal separating the teams. The second quarter was equally tight with
both teams swapping goals and neither getting a clear advantage, but
the pressure of being behind began to tell on Brooklands who began to
lose control over themselves with some penalties against them.
Timperley remained calm and focussed and took advantage of this by
playing controlled lacrosse and the first half ended with a two goal
lead for Timperley, 4 - 2
Brooklands
were used to being way ahead at the half way stage but the half time
talk from Justin and Rory ensured that Timperley would not relax and
let Brooklands back into it and the pressure on Brooklands showed with
Timperley pressing, harassing and scrapping for every ball and quickly
passing the ball to create openings. Every member of the squad played
their full part to dominate the quarter and more goals from the
attackers brought the just reward for the commitment and desire to win
shown by the Timperley team. 7 - 3
No
let up from Timperley in the last quarter saw the lead extended by a
couple of hockey (or was it golf?) shots!! The Timperley defence played
like they would rather have their balls nailed to the floor than
concede a goal and Brooklands were restricted to long range shots most
of which went wide. Final score 9 - 5
It
is impossible to single out any player for special praise as the match
was a fantastic display of committment, control and desire to win shown
by every Timperley player who never let their concentration slip and
did not react to any provocation. The coaches Justin and Rory were
superb in motivating them and keeping calm (in stark contrast to
Brooklands) and they justifiably got the win they deserved.
Stats
25 shots, 18 on goal, 9 goals
17 face offs, 5 won
5.5 minutes penalties. Stats provided by Toby "Statto" Hawksley
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 November 2009 )
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