Southern Knights ( 0 ) Para Hills West ( 2 )
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Knights were hoping to continue on their unbeaten run but seemend a little "hungover" from their Extra Time-Penalty-Cup victory over Fulham United the previous week.
The side was relatively unchanged apart from the inclusion of Ben "Tradie Of The Week" Vidgeon to cover the loss of leading goalscorer David Mooney.
Knights did play some good passing football but Para Hills West more direct game, fed from the persistent long clearances by Richard Watkins,
proved to be the winning style on the day.
Stuart Blyth and Ben Vidgeon had solid games for Knights but Tom Foglia, Scott Bradley and Andrew Alvino found it difficult to penetrate Wests defence and defensive midfielders.
After 24 goals in their last 7 games Knights had one of the few games this season where they have failed to score.
Hopefully the sharpness and confidence will return for the trip to Marden to face Division 2 leaders MSSC Blue Eagles this Sunday.
Link to all Southern Knights v Para Hills West photos
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The game opened with plenty of end to end play and both keepers were called into action early.
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Jimmy Stewart (2) chases desperately as Knights go a goal down early...
Ben "Tradie Of The Week" Vidgeon closes down on Westies attack.
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Richard Watkins prepares to launch another long searching kick, bypassing midfield...whilst Tom Foglia is unlucky not to get something from a clumsy Westies challenge.
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Jimmy Stewart has been one of Knights best finds for 2012....whilst Scott Bradley's return has added more confidence up front.
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Westies hands on approach at corner kicks seemed to go unnoticed :?
Stephen Maguire, Stuart Blyth and Jimmy Stewart look on as Matt Harrison heads clear.
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This time it's Ben Vidgeon's turn to clear...
A great reaction save from Richard Watkins denies Knights Scott Bradley an equaliser.
Stephen Maguire's turn to make a good grab.
Para Hills West head away despite pressure from Andrew Alvino.
Another opportunity for Aaron O'Toole goes by and Knights still trail 0-1.
Richard Watkins misjudges slightly but Knights are unable to capitalise.
Aaron O'Toole offers a bit of encouragement for the big man !
Knights are caught out by the Para Hills West counter attack and the visitors take a 0-2 lead.
Player-Coach Ben Smith looks for solutions !
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Another opportunity goes begging for Knights...
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Another one goes by....
And a little tip over...
Reserves
Southern Knights ( 1 ) Para Hills West ( 7 )
Southern Knights Reserves were once again their own worst enemy as they seemed to be taking the game right up to Reserve Division 2 runaway leaders Para Hills West.
In both the away encounter and this home encounter Knights were very competitive until early send offs and also the loss of players to supplement the senior side, cost them dearly.
Apart from that, a very comprehensive victory for Para Hills West .
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Brenton Rowe makes a good clearing punch !
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Followed by a good close range save...
Drop ball after Knights, leading 1-0, go down to 10 men following a rush of blood....
Para Hills west level the game 1-1 shortly after...
Richard Finlayson (2) goes close with a well placed header.
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Knights under seige after the half time interval..
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1-2 to Para Hills West...
Not quite 10 yards.......as Stephen Maguire prepares for a free kick on the edge of the box.
Knights fail to penetrate through a congested area.
Another good clearance from Brenton Rowe.
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Outnumbered Knights fail to clear and go 1-3 behind.
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Anthony Michael arrived late for the game and had immediate impact..whilst Sladj Bilic returned from working on Yorke Peninsular to contribute well.
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Westies make it 1-4 with a looping header..
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Andre Rickers makes an expression of interest !
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1-6..... and time to pull your socks up.
Stephen Maguire and Richard Finlayson see eye to eye as they line up to keep out a Westies free kick.
Justin Moule gains great elevation as Knights are under constant pressure.
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Links to other pictorial game reports for 2012
Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) MSSC Blue Eagles ( 5 )
Round 2 - Southern Knights ( 0 ) Brahma Lodge ( 2 )
Round 3 - Para Hills West ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 4 - Western Strikers ( 3 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 5 - Salisbury Florina ( 6 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 6 - Southern Knights ( 1 ) West Beach ( 2 )
Round 8 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Macedonia United ( 2 )
Round 9 - Beograd Generals ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 10 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Western Strikers ( 1 )
Round 11 - Brahma Lodge ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 4 )
Round 12 - Southern Knights ( 0 ) Para Hills West ( 2 )
Cup Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Stirling Districts ( 1 )
Cup Round 2 - Flinders University ( 0 ) Southern Knights ( 6 )
Cup Round 3 - Fulham United ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 6 ) after extra time and penalties
Reserve Cup Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 4 ) Southern Breakers ( 2 )
Reserve Cup Round 2 - Salisbury Inter ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Reserve Cup Round 3 - Ingle Farm ( 4 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 7 - Elizabeth Downs ( 2 ) Modbury Vista ( 1 )
