David Mooney (2), Scott Bradley, Sandy Neary
Link to all Southern Knights v Para Hills East photos (159 photos)
Another goal feast as Southern Knights played host to Para Hills East at O’Sullivan Beach today minus goalkeeper Mark Kay through work commitments and injured sweeper Brett Moran. Brett’s absence was offset by the return of Matt Harrison and new signing Sandy Neary from Adelaide Hills.
Knights were quick off the mark and as they did against Elizabeth Grove, establishing a 2 - 0 lead with an opportunist goal from Scott Bradley and a sweetly driven goal from David Mooney.
Goalkeeper Ben “Touch” Vidgeon has been in good form for Knights reserves and continued that form for the A’s with an excellent save in the first 20 minutes.
At the other end Chris Bradley rattled East’s crossbar with a sweetly timed volley. Meanwhile Tony Micallef was also giving the East defence a few concerns.
East were quite strong through the midfield and eventually Steven Skinner found a way to reduce Knights lead to 2 -1 at the half time break.
The visitors were more determined and effective after the break with Chris Saggs and Neil Childs working the ball around but were somewhat missing in the finishing department.
Benny Jones and Lyndon Parry were often quickly closed down in the centre of the park but Steve Vickerman, Lee White, Matt Harrison and Sandy Neary were holding firm in Knights defence.
Knights eventually were able to break through with Sandy Neary notching his first goal for Knights to make it 3 -1.
East bounced back with a second goal when a free kick from the edge of the area was deflected passed Ben Vidgeon in Knights goal. Shortly after they came close when a searing drive struck Knights crossbar and bounced just on the line.
Matt Daughtry came on for a limping Tony Micallef and added renewed spark up front for the home side.
Following and excellent save that left Ben Vidgeon in some pain, Knights rebounded and David Mooney sealed the result at 4 – 2 with his second of the game.
*note....some of my observations might be a little incorrect but I saw a lot of the game through a small LCD !!!!
And I think some swine has given me the flu ?
Before the game both teams huddle to discuss if anyone knows a victory song other than zigger-zagger.
Knights timing was slightly out at the start of the game.
Knights Lyndon Parry, Tony Micallef and Scott Bradley are concerned that East won't join in the Chicken Dance song.
An East attempt goes just wide in the early stages.
Referee John McDermott ( who had a good game )exercises his authority...."I say jump."
Ben "Touch" Vidgeon makes an excellent and important save.
Scott Bradley pressures Easts keeper to misjudge the bounce.
David Mooney and Sandy Neary watch on as Tony Micallef shields the ball.
Scott Bradley runs through and slots the ball home to make it 1 - 0 to Knights.
(click on image to view YouYube of the goal ! )
"Touch" mops up again.
Para Hills East captain Chris Saggs with Sandy Neary and an intense Knights Coach Jeff Ellis in the background.
David Mooney connects well from distance.
Leaving East's keeper stranded...2-0 Knights
A few more tense moments for East.
East begin to string together some good passages of passing.
East's reward comes in the form of a goal to make the scoreline 2-1.
East congratulate Steven Skinner (I think) on his goal.
A Southern Knights free kick fails to yield any dividends.
Sandy Neary imitates the Karate Kid !
Steve Vickerman watches as Matty Harrison clears the ball amid the congestion.
Knights move ahead 3-1 with a build up down the left. I think it was a goal to Sandy Neary ?
And the celebrations.
Lee White played well to limit Neil Childs impact on the game.
"Touch" is left stranded by a cruel deflection....3-2.
Knights sky an opportunity to increase their lead.
David Mooney jogs back after netting his second goal to give Knights a 4-2 lead.
Matty Harrison makes sure that "Touch" is OK to play on.
An excellent debut contribution from former Gleeson and Hills Districts Sandy Neary.
The end of the game played in good spirits.
Post match celebrations for Knights on YouTube
Southern Knights ( 2 ) Para Hills East ( 6 )
Jamie "Crouchy" Thompson (2)
Para Hills East Reserves were off to a quick start after their long journey south to play Southern Knights and seemed to be leading 0-2 in no time at all after punishing basic errors made by their southern opponents. Knights Paul Thompson had a goal ruled out for offside by an excited linesman and soon after East notched a 3rd. A little while later Jamie “Crouchy” Thompson made the scoreline a little more respectable at 1 - 3 going into half time.
The second half was a repeat of the first with Para hills East bagging another 3 goals and “Crouchy” netting his second for the game which finished at 2 – 6
Para Hills East take a quick lead.
Para Hills East make it 0 - 2.
Concerned Knights coaches and players look on.
Sam Jones had a good solid game throughout.
Paul Thompson had a what seemed like a legitimate goal disallowed early by an over zealous linesman.
Leigh Harrison pressures East into a clearance.
Tom Jolly watches closely as East win a header.
Jamie "Crouchy" Thompson runs back after putting Knights on the scoresheet.
Even the introduction of Richard Finlayson between the sticks could not avert Easts onslaught.
A valiant attempt in a Holden country ! 1-4
1 - 5 ................................................................................................. 1-6
Richard let's out his frustrations !!!
Paul Uzzel decides to take dancing lessons !
"Crouchy" celebrates his second goal of the game to make it 2 - 6.
Knights defender and first half keeper Richard prays as finally....one sticks !
Despite some aggro and the hard but mostly fair contest it all ends with the whistle.
Previous pictorial reports..
Round 7 - Elizabeth Grove ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 3 )
Round 6 - Southern Knights ( 3 ) West Beach ( 4 )
Cup Round 2 -Southern Knights ( 7 ) Adelaide Monarchs ( 0 )
Round 5 - ISC Raptors ( 2 ) Southern Knights ( 2 )
Round 4 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) Munno Para ( 5 )
Round 3 - San Marco ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 0 )
Round 2 - Tea Tree Gully ( 1 ) Southern Knights ( 1 )
Round 1 - Southern Knights ( 2 ) Adelaide Vikings ( 2 )
