Football Report
Match Reports 3 August
After an initial scare on Friday with rain and the Council closing all grounds at Moore Park West and Centennial Park, we were able to play all 28 games of Football through the sunny haze of a Winter Saturday.
First XI vs High 1-0 win
Saturday’s match saw Shore’s First XI face a competitive and in-form Sydney Boys High (High) team. Shore began positively, with Hector Richards finding the back of the net within five minutes. Both schools continued to compete throughout the first-half, but neither could break the deadlock by half-time. Shore started the second-half taking control of the game early on, with Liam MacFarlane almost scoring. However, the rain the previous day prevented the ball from crossing the line. Shore then shifted to a more defensive formation for the remainder of the game, successfully mitigating any attacks from High. With no real opportunities for further goals, Shore finished the game 1-0, putting them in a strong position for the last two rounds.
Second XI vs High 2-0 win
In the 5th Round of GPS football, an eager Shore Second XI team came up against High, seeking to build on their hard work during the week to come away with a win. From the kick-off, Shore maintained a high level of possession in the midfield whilst the defence managed to contain High’s sharp counterattacks. This constant intensity and pressure eventually led to a breakthrough, with Daniel Higgs putting a superb ball into the box after a short corner, which Angus Leslie easily tucked away to make it 1-0. Shore didn’t let up, and this first goal was followed by another just before the break, with Angus Leslie getting his brace after Connor Morgan drove down the wing to whip the ball in, sealing the first-half. In the second-half, Shore remained dominant, managing to both create chances and keep High at bay with some high-quality defensive work, ultimately leaving Shore with a 2-0 win to celebrate as the final whistle blew.
13C’s vs High 2-0 win
The 13C’s played their match of the season to score a deserved win with a goal in each half, producing a solid 2-0 victory with goals from Aaron Zheng and Thomas Devereux. The game plan was to work harder in all areas of the park to match our opponents, be far quicker to the ball and win tackles in midfield. This worked to perfection in the first half, with constant raids down the right wing and Harrison Ge in fine form. Jack Vieusseux was dominant in centre midfield, and his tackling and distribution were tireless for the entire match, even when moved to centre back late in the match. Two crucial saves from Conal Robertson in goals were important in a fight back from High, but Shore held on for the win.
Mr E De Marchi
MIC Football
Results Saturday 3 August 2024
| Team | Opponent | Score | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First XI | High | 1-0 W | Richards |
| Second XI | High | 2-0 W | Leslie 2 |
| Third XI | High | 2-1 W | Brovedani-MacLean, Griffiths |
| Fourth XI | High | 0-0 D | |
| Fifth XI | High | 2-2 D | Lim, Siebold |
| Sixth XI | High | 2-0 W | Gluskie, Little |
| Seventh XI | High | 0-2 L | |
| Eighth XI | High | 0-8 L | |
| 16A XI | High | 2-0 W | Harvey, Lusk |
| 16B XI | High | 3-0 W | Roxburgh 2, Livingstone |
| 16C XI | High | 0-3 L | |
| 16D XI | High | 0-3 L | |
| 15A XI | High | 1-0 W | Wright |
| 15B XI | High | 3-2 W | Blackman, Chan, Newton |
| 15C XI | High | 0-4 L | |
| 15D XI | High | 0-3 L | |
| 14A XI | High | 4-0 W | Blakeley, Cay, Eaton, Helleman |
| 14B XI | High | 2-0 W | Stewart, Ward |
| 14C XI | High | 1-0 W | Conaglen |
| 14D XI | High | 1-2 L | Draper |
| 14E XI | High | 2-0 W | Hart, Hone |
| 14F XI | High | 0-1 L | Goktas |
| 13A XI | High | 2-1W | Holt, Own Goal |
| 13B XI | High | 1-1 D | Marcarian |
| 13C XI | High | 2-0 W | Devereux, Zheng |
| 13D XI | High | 3-0 W | McPherson, Mullen, Whitby |
| 13E XI | High | 7-0 W | Williams 5, Kennard 2 |
| 13F XI | King’s 13G | 0-8 L |