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14/08/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Woolston Technical (Away)
This
was to be our toughest assignment to date and it was 2nd V 3rd on
the ladder. The advantage we had is that we had a game in hand on
Woolston and Waimak who we were yet to play and were 1st. So a win
today would put a gap between us and them and keep the pressure
on Waimak for the title. As the story goes for this season, we were
short again and with Jono still out sick (possibly for the season)
Tim went into GK yet again. The 1st spell was close as expected,
a typical top of the table type of game. They scored first through
a break out and then soon after to lead 2-0. We then clawed one
back with Chris finishing off a wonderful attack that stretched
over half the field. To be fair we should have got 3 or 4 by this
stage as we had a lot of chances. They scored again before half
time so the 2nd half was going to be tough.
What
we used for motivation was the fact that we were in the exact same
position as the Halswell game. Down 1-3 at the half and only 9 men.
This motivation nearly worked but we just couldn't finish off our
opportunities in the 2nd half. We went down 3-4 but by gosh, we
deserved to win, we were the better team and some dubious refereeing
calls cost us clear chances on goal. I would love to go on about
this but I won't…. Anyway they won we didn't but I reckon if we
had a full compliment of players and a "neutral" referee, then we
would have won easily. Goal scorers: Chris, nick Williams and Mohammed.
MOM: Tim Johnstone for an outstanding display in goal.
7/08/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Avon United (Home)
It
was taken us over 3 months but finally we have our first game at
school. Avon were sitting just below half way in the table so they
shouldnt've been a threat. The 1st half hour was tight and very
scrappy. And for some reason we were down at the break 0-1. I say
some reason because even though it was scrappy, we were still dominating
territory and possession. To add insult to this deficit, Alex was
ill n the sideline and we were down to 9 men.
The
second half was much better with CBHS scoring 6 goals to win 6-4.
Mohammed scoring 5 on his own. It could've been different though
as they missed a penalty just after the break that would've given
them a 2-0 lead. Irony is that Louis scored a spot kick 5 minutes
later which started the flow. A couple of late goals by them made
it interesting but once that penalty went in, the result was never
in doubt. MOM: Chris Dickson for his dogged never give up attitude
and fierce tackles.
31/07/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Shirley Boys' High 2nd XI (Away)
After
some weeks off with rain and a bye, we were eager to get back into
the swing of things. SBHS through my years of experience had always
been a tricky task so I wasn't sure what to expect. After a scrappy
first 20 minutes, they scored first. But then we replied with 2
quick goals of our own. They equalised soon after but then we dominated
the remainder of the 1st half running them ragged by holding the
ball just passing it around. We scored 3 more to go into a commanding
position at half time, 5-2 up.
The
second half was very tight and for around 35 minutes it was played
in the middle third. Nobody from either side looked like scoring
then out of nowhere Shirley score 2 goals to make it 5-4 with 5
minutes left. We then rallied and shut them out scoring one more
to win 6-4. Goal scorers: Chris (4) Nick Williams and Mohammed.
MOM: Chris Dickson for again rattling 4 goals in.
3/07/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Halswell United (Home)
Our
first game in the promoted league and turns out to be our best performance
all year. We started the day with 7 players and we were border line
defaulting when the opposition coach denied us that privilege. What
a mistake that would turn out to be. So off we went and sure enough
they open this scoring. This was to be expected with only 7 men.
But to our credit we soldiered on with our mufti uniform as Mohammed
had the strip and was "on his way". Garratt scored soon after the
restart and it stayed 1-1 until about 30 minutes in. That's when
Nick Williams and Moh turned up. Still 9 on 11 you would expect
to get beaten. Half time came and we were down 1-3.
After
some encouraging signs in the first stanza, the 2nd was awesome.
We pegged it back to 2-3 and then 3-3. They responded making it
3-4 with 15 to go. We pressed and pressed and finally levelled with
about 8 minutes left. I was screaming for them to push forward with
their 9 men for a winner and then the killer blow. Their ref calls
a penalty for tripping. Louis calmly slots it home and we win 5-4.
Stunning. MOM: The entire team - obvious reasons.
19/06/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Waimak FC (Home)
After
finding out during the week that the Division 2 wouldn't start for
another week, this clash was purely a warm up. Waimak had done well
in their grading games so it was going to be another close encounter
for sure. The first half started extremely well for us and we were
up 2-0 before we knew it. Chris finishing off some great counter
attacks. They pegged 2 goals back themselves to go level at half
time. Some great scrambling defence by Alex and Louis made sure
they didn't take the lead.
The
second half unfortunately was all Waimak. We went down 4-6 but by
no means was it disgraceful. Chris bagging all the goals took the
limelight but the whole team was to be congratulated for their never
give up attitude. We also then find out that they had stacked their
team with A grade players which made me think what we could've done
if they were playing their original squad. MOM: Chris Dickson for
his 4 goals.
12/06/10
v CBHS 2nd XI v Cashmere Wanderers (Away)
Our first game
after being promoted for the competition round and it just so happened
that we were up against the top team from their grading games. We
were 7 from 7 in Division 3 grading and they were 7 from 7 in Division
2 grading. The stage was set for a close tight encounter although
we knew they would be a whole level up from what we had been getting.
Both clubs needed and wanted the stronger competition and both of
our wishes came true. The first half was all Cashmere with only
scrambling defence keeping the score to 0-2 by the half. We did
have patches and 2 clear cut scoring chances that would have initially
put us in front and then to equalise but ultimately didn't collect.
After a rev
up at half time, our boys came out firing. Missing Jono in goal
and with several niggles and injuries to key players, our 11 were
a bit mixed and not the strongest we could put out. But to the credit
of everyone, we stuck together and hussled and were rewarded when
Chris got onto a scuffed shot from Will and then a flick on by Garrat
to roll a goal in after 50 minutes. They replied quickly though
to make it 3-1 but we responded through a ripper from Garrat after
about 70 minutes. He shot from outside the box and it went bottom
corner leaving the keeper scrambling. Again however, we let them
in straight away to leave us chasing 2 goals in the final 15 minutes.
With 10 minutes to go, Mohammed scrambled and fought hard to score
in the top corner to get us going again. We won the 2nd half 3-2
but ultimately lost the game 4-3. A gallant effort with only lapses
in concentration costing us, which to Ben and I, says our competitive
season, could be a great one. Man of the match for filling in in
goal: Tim Johnstone.
5/06/10
CBHS 2nd XI v CBHS 3rd XI (Home)
Our final grading
game was up against our school friends from the 3rd XI. School derby's
are always difficult but today we proved much too strong for the
gallant 3rds. After getting 2 early goals both through Garrat, we
cruised through the first 30 minutes. They pulled 2 back but the
result was inevitable by half time when we had 5 on the board.
The second half
was scrappy at best however. We knew that we needed to lift dramatically
when we went up to the higher division next week. The half petered
along with neither team scoring a goal for half an hour. The final
15 minutes saw us put 3 more on the board for an 8-2 win. Mohammed
scoring a solid hat trick. A win yes but plenty to work on with
much tougher opposition to come. Man of the match: Alex.
22/05/10
CBHS 2nd XI v Christs College 3rd XI (Away)
After finding
out during the week that there would be a re-grading of our division
after the first full round, we were eager to impress and finish
this first round unbeaten and topm of the table. With our 3rds looming
next week in the final grading game, we wanted to go out and get
a good result against College. After a scrappy first 15 minutes,
Nick Williams found some space down the left and after 2 cut backs
ripped a bullet in the near corner to take the lead. About 20 minutes
later Will latched onto the end of a cross and made it 2-0 at the
break.
The second spell
was a bit more convincing from us. We scored 3 more to Chris (a
tap in), Louis (a low near post strike) and Will from an acute angle
to win 5-0. We should've scored at least 4 more as we had many shots
on goal, but only a few were on target. Our possession was outstanding
and we seemed to settle in their half for most of the game. Scrambling
defence kept them scoreless and Chubbs at the back made some great
runs including 2 powerful shots from distance late on that stung
the keeper. Bring on the school derby - be ready 3rd XI... MOM:
Chubbs.
15/05/10
- CBHS 2nd XI v Waimak FC (Home)
On a clear but
crisp day at Edgar MacIntosh, it was a top of the table clash between
ourselves and Waimak. Both teams were unbeaten so the game was sure
to be a good one. The game got underway and we couldn't have asked
for a better start, scoring 2 goals in the first 5 minutes. Chris
scoring both after some great passing and lead up play. We dominated
possession and territory for the remainder of the 1st half and lead
4-0 going into the break. Mohammed and Tim scoring great goals of
their own.
The second half
was a bit different to say the least. Waimak came out a different
side and pretty much scored from the restart. They caught us on
the hop and made it 4-1 with basically a whole half to play. We
still looked patient and composed but they were proving a much tougher
proposition in the 2nd spell. As they mounted some more attacks,
Alex and the defensive line held true and as a result Nick Williams
scored a goal with 15 minutes to play which deflated the opposition.
We controlled the pace of the game well to close it out which pleased
the coaches. A 5-1 win which keeps us top and looking good. All
players contributing from Will up front to Jono in goal. Man of
the Match: Alex …
8/05/10
- CBHS 2nd XI v Parklands United (Away)
For the second
game in a row, the half time score was 0-0 but the second half was
outstanding. After nobody really took control in the first spell,
we did start the stronger. At least 3 clear chances came our way
in the first 10 minutes but we couldn't take any of them. What was
to come in the second half was brilliant.
We began the
second similar to the first with plenty of opportunities only this
time we took some of them. Goals to Mohammed (2), Ahmed and Chris
gave us a 4-0 win and a 3rd clean sheet in 4 games to give us a
massive goal difference. Probably the best observation to come out
of the game was our discipline and professionalism. Our skipper
Louis showed some great leadership under trying circumstances and
as a team, we all showed why we are pushing for the title this year.
Man of match: Louis Creed.
1/05/10
- CBHS 2nd XI v Hornby United (Home)
On a beautiful
day at our second home ground of the year (Hagley Park), we came
up against a Hornby side who were going to be more trouble than
they should've been. The first half was scoreless with not too many
chances created by either side. The only real chance came from a
Louis Creed volley that was tipped over the bar by their keeper.
The second half
was much better by our boys scoring 4 unanswered goals to win 4-0.
The whole of the half was played in their territory with us holding
the ball for a lot of the game. Another clean sheet for Jono in
goal as well which can only increase his confidence for the remainder
of the year. A perfect start to the year with the benchmark now
set for the games to come. Parklands were up next. Man of match:
Jono Brown.
24/05/10
- CBHS 2nd XI v St Bedes 2nd XI (Away)
In cold wet
conditions at Owen Mitchell Park, we came up against a plucky Bedes
outfit. The first half was scrappy at best but we did manage to
go into the break 3-1 up. Goals to Will (2) and Louis gave us a
good buffer at half time. The first goal we conceded for the season
was gifted to the opposition via a mistake from a corner. Nontheless
a lead is a lead.
The second half
was played in rainy conditions which affected the flow of the game.
It was a heavy pitch made worse by the rain and fast paced attacks
were non existent. With time running out and no addition to the
scoreline, David and Chris added late goals to complete a 5-1 win
to make it 2 from 2 for the year. A good start but still little
bits to work on for the rest of the season. Man of the match: Nick
Williams.
17/04/10
- CBHS 2nd XI v Rolleston (Home)
Our first game
of the season was at "home" (Edgar MacIntosh park) against
a typically strong Rolleston club side. In previous years they had
been a tough proposition and as a coach, I had never beaten them.
We had had a messy build up for different reasons so today would
be interesting. The first half was tight early on with both teams
feeling each other out but with some great work at the back by Tim,
we took the lead after about 20 minutes through Will up front. Will
got his second soon after and completed his hat trick with a stunning
sliding volley just before the break.
The second half
was blue and black all over. We dominated territory and possession
and mounted wave and wave of attack. Seven goals were scored after
the break with Mohammed scoring 5 on his own. With Nick Williams
chipping in with 2 goals, we finished very strongly winning 10-0.
A perfect start ahead of St Bedes 2nd XI next week. Man of the match:
Tim Johnstone.
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