Sunday
March 30, 2008
Foreat Athena 5 Wanneroo City 1
Wanneroo City traveled away to Floreat Juniors to play their
first match of the season. On a very large pitch, with a strong wind favoring
the southern end, Wanneroo started brightly against the breeze, with some strong
attacking moves by Thomas Cleary. However, Floreat proved to be very strong and
capable opposition, and quickly retained possession and piled on a lot of
pressure which resulted in two goals by half time. The lineman was working
overtime with over a half dozen off side decisions against Floreat, which shows
how much they were dominating play. One bright light was Aiden Foster who made
a strong run on the right, and had an opportunity to shoot at goal, but it was
well held by the Floreat keeper.
The second half was played in similar fashion with Floreat in
control for the first ten minutes, and scoring 2 more goals. However, after the
ten minute mark, Floreat lessened the pressure and Wanneroo were able to retain
possession and started passing the ball more accurately. Jason Pimmaso made an
excellent run on right, after a terrific through ball from Jayden Rayner, and
with Roiyan McGovern and Aiden Foster running through the centre, we had 3
players versus the keeper, but unfortunately Roiyan deflected Jason’s cross just
wide of the far post. A similar move 3 minutes later saw Aiden’s strike rebound
off the side post. A last gasp attack in the final minute of the match saw
Aiden finally score for Wanneroo with a well timed shot from outside the area,
which was just wide enough to evade Floreat’s goalie, and roll firmly into the
left hand corner.
Wanneroo’s defense of Ben Porter, Arun Kasipandy, Jake Guyton
and Joe Hooton should be applauded as they had an extremely tough day of
constant defense against a very capable opponent. Goalkeeper Matthew Adams made
three very courageous runs off his line in the second half and was able to
prevent two certain goals by doing so. The midfield and attacking players tried
their best all day, but were well held by Floreat’s defense. Joe Gregory also
worked very hard all day on the left. The fighting spirit of this team cannot
be doubted, as they never gave up trying all match.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
May 4, 2008
Nedlands 4
Wanneroo City 0
Wanneroo City traveled away in wonderful
weather down to the foreshore in Nedlands. Both sides were
evenly matched and score line does not represent the amount
of possession and scoring opportunities that Wanneroo City
created. Nedlands capitalised on a couple of defensive
errors, and had two goals scored within the first ten
minutes. However, Wanneroo did not stop attacking and had
3-4 good chances to score, but the Nedlands goalie had a day
to remember with many fine saves. At half time the score
was 0-3 to Nedlands.
The second half was played in similar spirit
with Wanneroo attacking very hard, and creating terrific
chances, but unable to convert. As often happens in soccer,
Nedlands were able to land a swift counterattack and score
one more goal in the second half. Again the Nedlands goal
keeper proved the difference with another string of saves.
Both coaches agreed after the match that the
sides were much closer than the score suggested. Special
mention to Jayden Rayner who had been away sick and missed
training for 2 weeks, and turned up looking very green on
the day to make up a full complement of eleven players.
Second special mention to Aiden Foster who has been plagued
with foot soreness, and played essentially on one leg.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
May 11, 2008
Wanneroo City
2 Ballajura 3
Wanneroo City hosted Ballajura at home on the
No.1 pitch, all players were excited at the prospect of
playing in front of the club house. Some changes were made
to give the defenders a run in attack, plus we had to ask
two players from U11 Purple to help, as some of our players
were running late. Despite Wanneroo City trying very hard
to maintain possession, Ballajura’s forwards were very
skillful and strong, their right winger was wreaking havoc
with many strong runs and crosses. Eventually this pressure
told with two well worked goals. Wanneroo never gave up and
excellent pressure by Michael on the left released Jayden
Rayner into the middle of the area where he stroked the ball
low down into the right hand corner to score. Ballajura
soon were at work on the right wing again, and another
superb cross drew the mistake from the Wanneroo defender,
and a deflection resulted in an own goal. At half time the
score was 1-3 to Ballajura.
The second half was a less free flowing game
with Wanneroo defending grimly with many numbers back behind
the ball. Ben Porter was switched to right back, and was
effective in shutting down the right wing attacking avenue
that Ballajura had been using. Finally it was Wanneroo’s
turn to counter attack from deep in defence, with Jake,
Aiden, Jayden, Joe H, and Joe G all stringing passes
together to release Jason Pimmaso into space in the middle,
his shot was well saved by the keeper. Minutes later, a
similar series of attacking moves had Jason into space
again, this time he made no mistake, and slotted home a low
shot into goal. Final score 2-3 to Ballajura, with Wanneroo
winning the second half 1-0.
This match was a very good team effort from
all eleven regular players, and the two lads from Purple
(Michael and Zen) who played the first half, with everyone
trying their absolute hardest for the entire match. The two
counter attacking moves in the second half was some of the
best football the team has played this season.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
May 18, 2008
Stirling Lions
0 Wanneroo City 1
Wanneroo City traveled to the Lions Den to
meet the previously unbeaten Lions. In a tenacious display
of solid defence, combined with spirited counter attacks,
Wanneroo City managed to prevail in a very exciting match.
The first half started very evenly with both sides
attacking. Wanneroo full backs Joe H and Ben had a very
solid day, and managed to restrict the run of the Lions
wingers. The Lions had a couple of solid shots at goal but
were easily saved by goal keeper of the day, Aiden.
Wanneroo always looked dangerous on the counter attack, with
Joe G, Jayden, Jake and Ricky working well with slick
passes. However, the break through came from a Joe G thru
ball to Roiyan, who nipped around two defenders and set off
for goal, his first shot was right at the goalie who stopped
it but then fumbled, Roiyan nimbly tapped the loose ball in
for his first goal. At half time the score was 1-0 to
Wanneroo.
The second half was a more free flowing game
with Wanneroo having more time and space, and were able to
spend more time in the Lions half. Arun had been switched
to attack, and was proving a handful. The Lions kept
attacking, and after one very strong run, their player was
fouled in the penalty area. He was unable to convert,
firing the penalty shot wide. Aiden made many fine saves
during the second half as the Lions worked very hard to find
an equaliser. Matthew and Jason worked very hard out wide
all day to keep the wingers under control.
This match was a very good team effort from
all eleven players to win this match against a very capable
team, although we had some luck, we also made our own luck
by playing positive football.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
May 25, 2008
Wanneroo City 13
Kingsway Olympic 0
Wanneroo City proved too strong for a Kingsway team with many
beginners. With less pressure the Wanneroo forwards were able
to dominate possession, and create many scoring opportunities.
Defensively, Wanneroo was able to slow down the Kingsway
forwards, win back possession and then counter attack. Full
credit to the team for playing good football with many strings
of passes, and strong runs. Goal scorers J Driscoll – 3, J Keen
– 3, J Gregory – 2, A Foster – 2, R McGovern – 1, A Kasipandy –
1.
Special thanks to the two Joel’s for helping out after playing
in tough matches earlier, as we had two players out sick.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
June 1, 2008
Wembley Downs
0 Wanneroo City 1
Wanneroo City traveled to Butlers Reserve to
play the “other” red and white team, Wembley Downs, in a
catch up match form early April. It was immediately evident
that both teams were very close in ability, speed and
strength. Defence ruled the first half with Ben and Joe H
keeping the wingers under control, and Ricky and Arun
stopping all central attacks. Genuine shots on goal were at
a premium, with Jason having two clear shots from Wanneroo,
one just wide, and another straight to the keeper. Wembley
had similar limited chances with them being easily gathered
by Matthew. Halftime score 0-0.
The
second half started in similar fashion, but finally Wanneroo’s
passing game started to make in roads, and after a series of
well worked passes by Joe G, Jayden and Roiyan, a previously
very quiet, Aiden was released into an open left wing. He
immediately surged wide passed the defence, but noticed they
were coming back fast and a large hole had appeared in the
centre. He cut back in board at full speed, and then darted
between the two central defenders to be one on one with goal
keeper, a clean finish on the ground to the right post resulted
in an excellent goal. This started off a ten minute purple
patch, as Wanneroo dominated play, Jayden had a terrific long
range effort just graze the left post, and then it was Roiyan’s
turn to make a strong run into the penalty area, where he was
fouled. Aiden took the penalty, but despite striking it
perfectly, it caught the underneath of the cross bar, deflected
straight down, and then bounced out. Aiden was then fouled in
the area after another run, but the referee did not blow his
whistle. Unperturbed, Wembley absorbed the pressure and then
started attacking again, a long range effort was brilliantly
headed wide by Arun. A second attacking move looked to reward
Wembley with a goal, when a heroic last ditch tackle by Ben saw
him get enough contact on the ball not to draw a foul.
Unfortunately, he had his hand trodden on during the melee after
the tackle, and had to go off for 5 minutes. With no subs,
Wanneroo battled on with 10 men, until Ben was feeling better,
but no real chances came again for Wembley.
Once again Wanneroo ran out winners in a very even match, that
could have easily been a draw or win to the opposition.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
June 8, 2008
Wanneroo City 12
Noranda 0
Wanneroo City hosted Noranda at home in chilly weather, but good
for soccer. We welcomed back Tom from five weeks in the Old
Dart, including a visit to Old Trafford. He had lost none of
his touch as he completely dominated the left wing creating many
chances, including a terrific cross to Aiden, who headed in the
teams first header goal for the season. The defence of Joe H,
Arun, Jake and Ben were on top, and first half goalie Ricky did
not get a touch. Noranda are a new team, and are not yet able
to compete with the stronger Wanneroo players. Halftime score
5-0, including and own goal.
The
second half started with Wanneroo’s midfield of Jason, Joe G,
Jayden and Roiyan, still in control, Matthew went into goal, and
Ricky went to centre half. Aiden played very well in the second
half to score three more goals, and Jason also grabbed a hat
trick. Tom continued to dominate on the left and was fouled in
the area. Jayden calmly took the penalty and slammed it home
off the goalies gloves, for the team’s second penalty in two
weeks. Although trying hard all day, Noranda were not able to
threaten Wanneroo with only two shots at goal.
Goal scorers A Foster – 4, J Pimmaso – 3, J Rayner – 2, T Cleary
– 2, OG - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
June 15, 2008
Ellenbrook 0 Wanneroo City
8
Wanneroo City traveled out to Ellenbrook in pouring rain, which
broke for the first half, but was otherwise a very cold
morning. Wanneroo started with only 9 players, due to sickness
and poor map reading. Ellenbrook started with 12 just to make
things more interesting, after scoring the first goal we were
able to alert the ref and get things changed. Arun finally
arrived 10 minutes into the first half, and Wanneroo played the
rest of the match with 10 men. Ellenbrook are a new team, and
are not yet able to compete with the stronger Wanneroo players.
Halftime score 5-0.
The
second half was very wet and miserable, and although Wanneroo
were dominating play, the scoring slowed. Tom still managed to
grab 4 goals in an excellent match. Although trying hard all
day, Ellenbrook were not able to threaten Wanneroo with only two
shots at goal.
Goal scorers T Cleary – 4, J Pimmaso – 1, B Porter – 1, A
Kasipandy – 1, A Foster - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
June 22, 2008
Wanneroo City
3 Wembley Downs 2
Wanneroo City ran out worthy winners in another very close and
thrilling encounter with Wembley Downs at home on the number 1
pitch. Both sides started well, attacking and putting pressure
on each others defence. A counter attack by Wembley Downs, saw
their fast No.11 make a strong run down the left wing, and a
powerful finish netted Wembley the first score. Wanneroo were
unfazed, and soon settled down into playing their solid running
and passing game. A succession of passes and runs saw Tom make
an excellent run in from the left, and a cut back shot into the
near corner resulted in a goal. Minutes later a through ball
from Tom to Aiden saw Aiden provide an angled glancing shot to
the far post, again low down. Halftime score 2-1.
The
second half was very even, with Wembley starting very strong and
putting a lot of pressure on first time keeper Jake. Eventually
a minor mistake by Jake resulted in a goal to Wembley, although
it could be argued that the ball had been kicked out of the
goalies hands. Back luck continued to follow Wanneroo as Aiden
was clearly fouled in the area, but no penalty was awarded. To
their credit, the Wanneroo boys put these issues out of their
mind and continued piling on the pressure, again a string of
fine passes, saw Jayden receive the ball, right in front, and
using his left boot struck a clean low down strike into the
corner for a fantastic goal. All twelve players had an
excellent match, and should be very proud of their achievement.
Goal scorers T Cleary – 1, A Foster – 1, J Rayner - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
June 29, 2008
Wanneroo City
1 Floreat 2
Wanneroo City had a narrow loss to Floreat in a very close and
keenly contested encounter at home. Floreat only had 10 men,
but still played very positive football all game. Both sides
started well, attacking and putting pressure on each others
defence. The best chance from Wanneroo came after Joel sent a
through ball to Jayden, who was unmarked in front of goal, but
he uncharacteristically fired over the cross bar. Floreat
mainly sent through long range shots which were easily cleaned
up by goalie Tom. Halftime score 0-0.
The
second half was also very even, with Floreat working on the
counter attack, and eventually got a solid shot on goal and
scored the first. Wanneroo replied immediately, and within
minutes, Roiyan had made one of his strong runs, and finished
neatly into the bottom right corner. With the match tied up,
Floreat lifted the intensity, and were soon successful in
scoring again. Wanneroo came close to scoring a couple more
times, but were under a fair amount of pressure by Floreat
defenders, and unable to convert. All in all the players will
have learned a lot from this match, and certainly it reflects
the improvements the team has made since we first played Floreat
in the first round. Special thanks to Joel Keen who helped out
while one of our players was ill.
Goal scorers: R McGovern - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
July 20, 2008
The Jacks 3
Wanneroo City 2
Wanneroo City had a narrow loss to The Jacks up at Quinns
Rocks. Wanneroo only had 10 men, and this proved the difference
in the end, as our players tired in the second half. The Jacks
started very strongly, attacking and putting pressure on
Wanneroo’s defence, this forced a series of mistakes, and The
Jacks had the first score on the board. This woke Wanneroo up,
and they started playing a lot better. Tom was dominating his
left wing and started looking dangerous. However, it was a
switch of play by Jayden, and Jason, which sent the right
winger, Aiden, on his way that produced a goal. Released into
space, Aiden made a strong run forward, and resisted putting the
cross in, and switched in board himself, leaving 2 defenders in
his wake. When he found himself right in front of goal, he
calmly slotted it into the right hand corner with his left
boot. Halftime score 1-1.
In
the second half Wanneroo started much stronger, and looked the
more composed team. Eventually this pressure paid off, when
Jason was fouled just outside the area. He sent in an excellent
lofted ball, which The Jacks did not clear, the ball fell to
Aiden, lurking on the edge of the area, who spotted Tom loose in
the 6 yard box, and sent a crisp pass in. With his back to
goal, Tom resisted the urge to trap and turn, but instinctively
used his left boot to deflect the ball into the right hand
corner, another classy goal from Tom. This goal now woke The
Jacks up who now turned the intensity, and this resulted in a
soft penalty being awarded, after some interference in the
penalty area. The Jacks converted, and as Wanneroo continued to
tire, sensed they could score again. This occurred soon after
when a long range speculator caught our goalie by surprise, and
the resulting fumble just wobbled over the line. All in all a
brave effort from the boys as they battled hard against a fast
and skilful Jacks team.
Goal scorers: A Foster – 1, T Cleary - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
July 27, 2008
Wanneroo City
5 Nedlands 0
Wanneroo City played Nedlands at home in what looked like being
very wet and cold conditions, fortunately there was a break in
the weather which lasted most of the match. From the kickoff it
became clear that Nedlands were missing one or two of their best
players from when we first played them, as Wanneroo took total
control. The defense of Ben, Arun, Jake, Ricky and Joe H
totally shut down the Nedlands forwards, and first half goal
keeper, had a few saves to make but made them safely. Slowly
the Wanneroo midfield started to exert their dominance, and
continued possession in Nedlands piled a lot of pressure on
their defense. A cross in from Joel to Jason, saw Jason make a
mesmerizing run through the Nedlands defense to score Wanneroo’s
first goal. Minutes later a poor Nedlands clearance from a
corner, spilt to Joel on the edge of the area, who no mistake
with a lofted drive into the top right hand corner. Halftime
score 2-0.
In
the second half Wanneroo started continued to pile on the
pressure, with Joe G taking a turn in goal, Tom took total
control of the left wing, and ran the Nedlands defense ragged.
Tom had three shots at goal which all narrowly missed due to the
strong wind blowing. Tom switched tactics, and started sending
in crosses, one low hard cross found Aiden at the back post who
made delicate deflection for the sides third goal. Another
cross from Tom minutes later, again found Aiden in front of
goal, this time with a left footed tap in. Wanneroo were
totally on top at this stage, with Joe G only having one or two
touches in the second half. The final goal was cored after an
excellent corner kick by Jason, which was not cleared by
Nedlands, in the ensuing scramble, Arun stood tall with a nicely
timed tap in. The key feature of the Wanneroo’s performance was
the team work, with the defense not panicking and always trying
to pass out of defense.
Goal scorers: A Foster – 2, J Pimmaso – 1, J Keen – 1, A
Kasipandy - 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
August 3, 2008
Ballajura 2 Wanneroo City
7
Wanneroo City played Balajura away at Kingfisher Reserve in fine
but chilly weather. The defense of Ben, Arun, Jake and Joe H
were again outstanding, and first half goal keeper, Ricky, had a
few saves to make but made them safely. Soon the Wanneroo
midfield fired up and released Tom on the left, who made a
strong run in and finished clinically to register Wanneroo’s
first goal. Soon after, a thru ball from Joe G piled the
pressure onto Ballajura defenders, who panicked and back passed
to the goalie within the penalty area. Tom took the penalty,
and easily beat the goalie. We then welcomed Roiyan back, as he
made a surging run through the midfield, beating 3-4 defenders,
and then finishing over the goalies head. Minutes later he was
given another opportunity, and made no mistake. Halftime score
4-0.
In
the second half Wanneroo started brightly with Tom making
another run on the left and scoring within 20 seconds. Ballajura
soon responded with some strong attacks on their left, and soon
scored two quick goals. Meanwhile Aiden was working hard on the
right wing but unable to make any progress. However, this had
the effect of opening up the left hand side, and taking the
pressure off Tom. Jason, Ricky, Joe G and Roiyan were switching
play and moving the ball around quickly in the midfield. Tom
was soon making another run on the left to score his fourth
goal. The final goal came after a strong run by Ricky who had
only the keeper to beat, he stroked the ball into the keepers
arms, but it spilled out, he nimbly chipped the ball over the
keeper, but was denied on the line by a desperate save by a
defender, the ball then spilled out to a hard running Joe G who
had followed the play in, and he tapped in for a simple goal.
It wasn’t until after the match we found out that Joe G had been
awarded the goal, as it looked like Ricky’s second shot had gone
over. This match showed how much the team has improved over the
season, since our narrow loss to Ballajura back in May.
Goal scorers: T Cleary – 4, R McGovern – 2, J Gregory – 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday
August 10, 2008
Wanneroo City
1 Stirling Lions 1
Wanneroo City drew with Stirling Lions in a close and thrilling
draw. The closeness of the score emphasizing how little there
was to separate the teams. Wanneroo started the best with some
excellent attacking moves. At times they were surrounding the
Lions goal, but unable to penetrate. However, some excellent
vision and passing by Jason and Aiden eventually saw the ball
passed to Tom who was unmarked, and he made no mistake. As the
half wore on, the Lions stepped up and were soon making strong
runs at Wanneroo’s goal, and after some scrambling in the area,
one of the Lions young lady players neatly finished to level the
scores. Halftime score 1-1.
In
the second half the match became a battle of defenses, as end to
end football really tested the fitness of both players.
Wanneroo’s defence of Ben, Arun, Ricky and Joe H were
outstanding all day, and really worked incredibly hard to shut
down the fast strong runners from the Lions. First half goal
keeper Jayden had everything covered, and second half goal
keeper Jason pulled off the save of the year, diving low down to
his right to deflect a shot away. The midfield of Roiyan, Aiden
and Tom worked hard all day, but found it difficult to find
space to move and pass. Jake, Joe G and Matthew were up front
against a very fast and strong Lions defence which gave them
nothing. Both sides had chances in the second half with Aiden
flashing a shot over the bar, and the Lions missing another
penalty, but fittingly the match ended in a draw.
Goal scorers: T Cleary – 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sunday August 17, 2008
Kingsway
Olympic 0 Wanneroo City
5
Wanneroo City ran our winners against a much improved Olympic
team. The first half started out very even with Olympic
defending well, and limiting Wanneroo’s scoring opportunity.
Aiden was in goal, so Tom was switched to the right wing, but
all action was on the left wing, where Jason was being swamped
with defenders. Olympic mounted a couple of good attacks that
put our defense under pressure, one was fortunately called
offside. Tom was switched to his usual spot on the left and
this gave Wanneroo some attacking momentum. The first goal came
to Roiyan, after some good lead up work by Arun, Jayden and
Jason on the right wing. Another good through ball from Arun,
released Tom and he made no mistake with a fine finish into the
top left corner. Halftime score 2-0.
In
the second half Aiden went back to the right wing, with Matthew
looking after the goals. The game was far more open with Tom
and Aiden peppering the box with fine crosses. Eventually the
pressure told with firstly Aiden, and then Joe G and Arun all
scoring fine goals from crosses. Wanneroo’s defense of Ben,
Jake, Ricky and Joe H were outstanding all day, and really
worked hard to keep the ball in Olympics half. Aiden was on
fire in the second half, missing a penalty after Tom was fouled,
and having a goal disallowed due to offside, he also missed 2-3
other close shots. Matthew had one save to make late in the
second half, else most of the action was in Olympics side of the
pitch. The amount of unselfish play was the key feature today
with four of the five goals scored from crosses or passes to
players in better position.
Goal scorers: T Cleary – 1, A Foster – 1, R McGovern – 1, J
Gregory – 1, A Kasipandy – 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sunday August 24, 2008
Noranda
1 Wanneroo City
9
Wanneroo City ran out winners against Noranda which had two
higher division players in their team for the match. Wanneroo
played their usual unselfish team oriented game, and quickly
established many scoring opportunities, our radar was working
too well and we missed many goals. The game remained very close
with Wanneroo not able to take control. Noranda had a lightning
quick winger, who scored terrific goal from strong run on the
right. Halftime score 3-1.
In
the second half Ben went back to the left back and totally shut
down their dangerous winger. The second half was far more open
with Wanneroo controlling the game more and dictating play. Tom
had another day out, and scored a terrific goal from a free
kick, curling the ball neatly into the top right hand corner to
end up with another quad. Ricky was shifted to centre forward,
and finally scored, not one, but two great goals.
Goal scorers: T Cleary – 4, A Foster – 2, R McGovern – 1, R
Livock - 2.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sunday August 31, 2008
Wanneroo City
12 Ellenbrook 0
Wanneroo City finished the season on a high note against a
beginners team from Ellenbrook, again playing with only 10 men.
A feature of the day was excellent passing through the
midfield, with many thru balls, and crosses. Tom once again had
a day out this time with 5 goals!! Worthy mention to the 3 man
defence of Joe Hooton, Arun and Ben who were rock solid all day
and gave Ellenbrook absolutely nothing. Jayden was rewarded for
a consistent season in the key central midfield position with a
hat-trick. Well done lads, and we look forward to seeing many
of you again next year. Best wishes to Roiyan who is heading
off to sunny New Zealand, his energy and enthusiasm will be
missed.
Goal scorers: T Cleary – 5, J Rayner – 3, A Foster – 1, J
Gregory – 1, J Pimmaso - 2.
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