Issues with technology seems to be the hot topic at the moment; from the new iPhone to Myki ticketing systems, technology seems to be an inhibitor rather than an enabler. What does this have to do with humble ol' AC Malvern? Well, technology played it's part in making this weeks post a late one. Well, either technology, or just plain laziness. I'll let you decide!
The lads from the city, well Nunawading City made the journey to the Stadium of Shite this week. The first meeting of these "gladiators" was on Anzac day when AC came out on top 3-1 in an enthralling battle over a shortened game time.
Fingers were crossed today as we waited to see who our ref would be, especially having suffered fools more recently. The ref today would be an important figure as the co-tenants hadn't marked the pitch pre-game which could have resulted in the whole thing being called off. Fortunately for AC a reasonable gentlemen arrived and the game was allowed to continue. As a back up, the ever creative lads were going to ask Pete to lay on the pitch nude to distract with his blindingly white skin. Fortunately this wasn't needed.
A very different looking Nuna took to the pitch, a little less pre-pubesant this time and the game began. The early going was controlled by Nuna who constantly put the AC defense under pressure. Coach Rafa Dennis, sensing an issue switched back to the conventional back four which provided some much needed stabilisation. From here it was a fairly balanced affair until Nuna took a shot and snuck a goal through the legs of Wongy.
AC, not to be outdone went on the attack immediately after with a run down right wing from Pete which resulted in a free kick. A beautifully struck cross by [insert name here] found Jay floating in like his idol Timmy Cahill before heading home the goal; 1-1.
The momentum was now with AC now, but could only manage to end up winning corners, with the corner count 14-1 in the first half. This was looking to be a day when the boys from Malvern where plum out of luck and they would have to rely on cunning skill.
The remained of the first half had very few highlights, but there were a couple of standout moments. First, Wongy was keeping AC in the game with some cracking saves making up for an earlier faux pas. The second was from the Riverdance specialist, Pricey. A little shuffle of the feet in the midfield before taking the ball and striding forward and unleashing a thunderous strike from around 105 metres out (in the gospel according to Price). The ball sailed through the air goal ward as all and sundry held their breath to see what unfolded........Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaoooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh came the collective response as the ball sailed just over the crossbar. A close call, but enough to get a rye smile for the Price as he kissed his right Predator.
HALF TIME
The ref barely had time to pull the whistle out of his mouth before Jay was to score his second goal, in the video below:
AC was to score again, with Hendy playing the opportune striker as shown in the video below:
Despite a multitude of chances AC were unable to hammer home another goal, repeating the scoreline from earlier in the season, 3-1. The win gives them a little breathing space from the bottom of the ladder.
AC now has some momentum with two wins from three games and goes into the early morning game against Old Camberwell this week with a little confidence.
AC Malvern 3 - 1 Nunawading Country
Byrne 2, Henderson
Mannie Man of the match: Jason Byrne
WAG's Man of the match: Dave
Bits an bobs:
- Rich Owen has been given a reprieve on his sentence having it reduced to two weeks. The kind folk at the FFV determined that he was indeed a good bloke, but not a great bloke.
- Sportsbet have Jay at unbackable odds ($1.10) that he will be soon planning his wedding with AC wag Lou after a romantic trip to Tassie.
- AC's "philanthropis" Pricey will have to pull up on his generosity after purchasing a place this week. I assume he'll still pay Pete the $10 he owes him from Sydney?
- we're officially global.....
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