Opens Football Pre-Season Report

Captain of Football

T. W. Robertson

AFTER A DRAW AGAINST KINGS, AND CONSECUTIVE WINS AGAINST JOEYS AND RIVERVIEW, THE 2ND XI FOUND THEMSELVES IN A PLATE FINAL AGAINST SYDNEY GRAMMAR. In a game that was always going to be a tight affair, the boys started strong, creating chances and keeping the Grammar goalkeeper busy. However, a lapse in concentration mid-way through the first half saw Grammar take a 1-0 lead following a swift counterattack after stripping Shore’s possession of the ball. The game remained evenly contested with Shore continuing to dominate possession and shooting on goal, the game finished in a 1-0 scoreline with Sydney Grammar winning the 2nd XI plate tournament. Despite this, the 2nd XI boys turn their attention to Kings next weekend for the first round of the GPS. Good luck.

Following a heavy defeat the previous week, the 1st XI were looking to finish off pre-season in a positive manner. The team came up against Sydney Boys High School in a game that proved to be both a mental and physical battle between the teams. Shore started the game looking to put the opposition on the back foot which they did so by creating numerous chances on the opposition goal. The 1st XI’s persistent attacks eventuated in Will Kennedy opening the score making Shore go up 1-0. Soon after though, a rebound fell in the hands of the Sydney Boys High player as they levelled the game 1-1. Following on, the game continued to be a tough contest, however, a goal from 25 metres out into the top corner saw Sydney Boys take a 2-1 lead with 20 minutes left to play. Despite Shore’s efforts to equalise in the game, the final score was 2-1 to Sydney Boys High School. A disappointing result with things to learn from leading into round 1 of the GPS against The Kings School next weekend.