Semi Finals

A Mature League · Post by **A Mature League** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:56 pm

Heading off to Grange for the Cup Semi-Finals
I'm tipping A's - Downs v St Peters final
B's Ingle Farm v West Beach final
Should be a good day with a big crowd for SAASL

Robbo · Post by **Robbo** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:34 pm

I heard..

B TEAM SEMI - Parafield Gdns 2 Ingle Farm 5

spooky1972 · Post by **spooky1972** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:09 pm

west beach 1 para hills east 0

LeftRightOut · Post by **LeftRightOut** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:47 pm

TTG 3 St Peters 1 AET

Vale 3 Downs 2 - vale scored in the last minute

HANGOVER · Post by **HANGOVER** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:24 pm

GO U GULLYS bring on the vale

Jay Walking · Post by **Jay Walking** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:36 pm

I thought we only played in patches today. Gardens had some chances but didn' take them. The first goal they got was a lucky but good header. The second was a massive stuff up by us. We got our first early when they appearred asleep.

We took the foot off the pedal to many times today. Hopefully we will play a lot better in the final and deserving win something this year.

Didn't see much of the Beach/East game. Anyones thoughts.

PS. I'm spewing the keeper saved my volley. I thought it was in. Doh.

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:54 pm

good battle 4 the gullies. derek scoring a cracker early then limping of 5 mins later.reasonable first half by us followed by an ordinary second, credit to st peters they were stronger in the second. scoring a penalty and applying the pressure.1-1. extra time we seemed to repick the intensity back up and richie then greg confirming the result.

Redders · Post by **Redders** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:59 pm

LeftRightOut wrote:TTG 3 St Peters 1 AET

Vale 3 Downs 2 - vale scored in the last minute

Gully have got a very young looking side. Didnt see much of the game but looked like they had the better legs.

In the other semi I thought Downs shaded the first half but seemed a bit negative in the second, alot of long balls. #11 for Vale had a good game constant threat down the right. Thought Brooksy showed his class today. Some of his touches, stepovers and passing were brilliant. It was his header that won it after he had set-up the 2nd equaliser with a great cross.....

Great comeback by Vale showed great bottle 2nd half after the double miss (penalty save and rebound over the bar). However, the penalty did seem soft.

There were two contentious decisions made by the Officials. The throw-in goal and the goal mouth scramble. I was right behind both and the throw-in was touched, only just though. The goal mouth scramble was in, but the linesman who was in a perfect position too see, disagreed. Vale keeper even agreed it was in.

As a neutral supporter the banter between the two sides is fantastic, both clubs have great supporter bases. The "Get some nuts" (Snickers ad) banter by a Vale fan and the "Throw it in the net" by the Downs supporters was gold.

Overall, the Vales 2nd half fightback deserved the win.

If i had to give three votes:

3. Brooksy
2. #11 Vale
1. #2 Downs (had a very good first half)

Jay Walking · Post by **Jay Walking** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:10 pm

The Vales #11 had a great game.

On the Throw in goal, the linesman was telling the ref there was no touch but the ref disagreed. Looks like Vale dodged a bullet with the goal mouth scramble.

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:14 pm

gullys average age 23 and thats with a 40 year old(looks younger tho!!!)

LETS GO · Post by **LETS GO** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:23 pm

Great result for the Gully.. Bring on the vale

YOU GULLY

Robbo · Post by **Robbo** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:45 pm

Looks like the Downs didn't learn from last years mistake ??

Not surprised, Vale played extremely well against us in Round 16..

Brooks and Chris Nicholls killed us up front in the second half

swannsong · Post by **swannsong** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:49 pm

Heard some arrogant knob in a red FFSA shirt say after the Downs v Vale Semi-Final that he "thought he was watching a Reserves game ....and that the standard was pathetic".
At least these Clubs play games in front of more spectators than some of the Premier and State league teams....In a few years he'll be looking for a gig with some Amateur league team and realise how tough these leagues can be!

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:25 pm

wasn't a little guy in red FFSA jumper/jacket was it near the referees on the side??

swannsong · Post by **swannsong** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:32 pm

Possibly, he was a smallish framed guy with an European accent talking to a fatter guy also with a European accent.

Pilots · Post by **Pilots** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:56 pm

Well done lads, a great finish today from a superb first half and a terrible second. You dug deep and were a quality team no doubts. Brilliant goals!!!!

You did yourself and the supporters proud.....bring on the Finals.....

CR7 · Post by **CR7** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:56 am

redders wrote:
LeftRightOut wrote:TTG 3 St Peters 1 AET

Vale 3 Downs 2 - vale scored in the last minute
Gully have got a very young looking side. Didnt see much of the game but looked like they had the better legs.

In the other semi I thought Downs shaded the first half but seemed a bit negative in the second, alot of long balls. #11 for Vale had a good game constant threat down the right. Thought Brooksy showed his class today. Some of his touches, stepovers and passing were brilliant. It was his header that won it after he had set-up the 2nd equaliser with a great cross.....

Great comeback by Vale showed great bottle 2nd half after the double miss (penalty save and rebound over the bar). However, the penalty did seem soft.

There were two contentious decisions made by the Officials. The throw-in goal and the goal mouth scramble. I was right behind both and the throw-in was touched, only just though. The goal mouth scramble was in, but the linesman who was in a perfect position too see, disagreed. Vale keeper even agreed it was in.

As a neutral supporter the banter between the two sides is fantastic, both clubs have great supporter bases. The "Get some nuts" (Snickers ad) banter by a Vale fan and the "Throw it in the net" by the Downs supporters was gold.

Overall, the Vales 2nd half fightback deserved the win.

If i had to give three votes:

3. Brooksy
2. #11 Vale
1. #2 Downs (had a very good first half)

cheers redders
dunt think i was in the top 3 best
i lost us the cup semi 2-1 with 5 to go expected to win but it was very poor sweepin from me 2day i take full repsonability for the los for the club

Mr X · Post by **Mr X** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:34 am

Rooney, wouldnt say you lost it for you boys at all, 2nd goal equaliser was a cross then scamlble which fell in the box, and the 3rd was a far post header, was like watching a re-inactment, as we lost to the Vale in same circumstances in the Qtr Final, with Brooks scoring in the 89th minute,

From where I was standing didnt look like Ross got a touch on the Downs 2nd goal, but his reaction after the goal was awarded mean he may have got something on it, as surely to conceed like that he woulda fired up more so.

You had a good game Red, the loss of Blackwood had a big influence on you guys, clearly shows how important he is the the make up of the Downs team.

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:43 am

sounds like redders gaffer swannsong!!
the forgetful one!!

De Voyeur · Post by **De Voyeur** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:59 am

redders wrote:
LeftRightOut wrote:TTG 3 St Peters 1 AET

Vale 3 Downs 2 - vale scored in the last minute
Gully have got a very young looking side. Didnt see much of the game but looked like they had the better legs.

In the other semi I thought Downs shaded the first half but seemed a bit negative in the second, alot of long balls. #11 for Vale had a good game constant threat down the right. Thought Brooksy showed his class today. Some of his touches, stepovers and passing were brilliant. It was his header that won it after he had set-up the 2nd equaliser with a great cross.....

Great comeback by Vale showed great bottle 2nd half after the double miss (penalty save and rebound over the bar). However, the penalty did seem soft.

There were two contentious decisions made by the Officials. The throw-in goal and the goal mouth scramble. I was right behind both and the throw-in was touched, only just though. The goal mouth scramble was in, but the linesman who was in a perfect position too see, disagreed. Vale keeper even agreed it was in.

As a neutral supporter the banter between the two sides is fantastic, both clubs have great supporter bases. The "Get some nuts" (Snickers ad) banter by a Vale fan and the "Throw it in the net" by the Downs supporters was gold.

Overall, the Vales 2nd half fightback deserved the win.

If i had to give three votes:

3. Brooksy
2. #11 Vale
1. #2 Downs (had a very good first half)

Was no. 11 Tim Crawford?

tibbaw · Post by **tibbaw** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:35 am

#11 was Michael Decelis

Beach_Driller · Post by **Beach_Driller** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:51 am

Ingle Farm and Beach Final... should be a brusing encounter!!

Farm would have to be Favourites as Cup holders and they have had the better of games against the Beach in the last couple of years!!

Buffalo had a great game yesterday..his first goal since he was 12!!Beach played well in patches..and now have a few injuries so longbomb will be call in to the squad.

Good piss-up in the Ramsgate after..I think the Buffalo got kicked out three times! No good comes from Jagerbombs

Knight7 · Post by **Knight7** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:55 am

Well Done to Beach and Gully, we had 2 good games against TTG A's who beat us both times (hope they still go up these days you have a chance when you finish 3rd) and Beach who also beat us twice in the B's all hard games but always in good spirits

grouse n' ice · Post by **grouse n' ice** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:57 am

Yeah, I'm struggling a bit at work today. Good at the time though.

Buff's strike was worthy of a winning goal in Escape To Victory.

Farmers def favourites.

Beach_Driller · Post by **Beach_Driller** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:06 am

Grouse...I take it you got home alright!! Bit worse for wear myself...might have to take a monday off in 2 weeks!

grouse n' ice · Post by **grouse n' ice** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:09 am

That's the way to go. Monday off for all our celebrating!!

The wife wasn't too chuffed. I forgot my key and had to wake her up to get in the house. Ah well....

She would marry a drunk

King Of East · Post by **King Of East** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:23 am

swannsong wrote:Possibly, he was a smallish framed guy with an European accent talking to a fatter guy also with a European accent.

Can't remember his name but he is the coach of USC Lion.

Mr X · Post by **Mr X** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:11 pm

Thats Drago, and yeah had a red FSA shirt on

MONTGOMERY SPLIFT · Post by **MONTGOMERY SPLIFT** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:17 pm

thanks for the compliment robin... hopefully can run like a youngster come cup final day

King Of East · Post by **King Of East** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:23 pm

Mr X wrote:Thats Drago, and yeah had a red FSA shirt on

Yeah that's him! Great player!

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