Photos (Top to Bottom): Metro's Jayden Wiggins gets in a header ahead of Kingborough's Tom McDonald; Kingborough's Ryan Bevan tries to get a piece of the action against two Metro opponents; Metro keeper Nathan Grandin goes for a cross with Kingborough's Will Abbott; Tom McDonald nets Kingborough's second goal; Metro keeper Alex Dand clutches the ball as Kingborough's David Abbott tries to score; Will Abbott and David Cooper are beaten to a header by a Metro opponent; Kingborough's Damien Pearce fights Metro's Jeremy Morris for the ball as Trent Pearce watches; Metro's Aaron Marney on the run shadowed by Kingborough captain Marcello Marchioli; Kingborough's Will Abbott heads at goal [PlessPix]
Kingborough Lions United beat Metro 4-0 in a pre-season friendly at North Chigwell today.
Goals by Marcello Marchioli and Tom McDonald gave Kingborough a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Metro pressed for the first 20 minutes of the second half without scoring, although they did have a goal disallowed because of handball.
Kingborough regained their composure and goals by McDonald and David Abbott completed their tally.
Will Abbott played in defence for Kingborough. He will have another month’s trial with Brisbane Roar in July this year.
“I thought it was a good hit-out and I thank Metro for putting on a game for us and letting us use their ground,” said Kingborough coach, Tim Dale. “It’s not easy to get a ground.
“I thought we played well in the first half and knocked it about well and controlled the game well.
“In the second half, we got a bit tired and a bit sloppy with a few things.
“I made a fair few changes and changed things around a bit, which meant we lost a bit of cohesion.
“It’s the first time we’ve had a few of the boys here and it was probably only really our second practice game.
“It was a fair effort and I was quite pleased.”
Metro coach, Matthew Rhodes, acknowledged his side were well beaten.
“They outplayed us, Rhodes said. “They played very well and I was very impressed with them.
“They played some lovely soccer, two-touch soccer, and they were very impressive today.
“The first half they totally dominated. I think the first 20 minutes of the second half, we had a few chances and took it up to them, but they’re a class lot.
“I think Tim did a wonderful job with them. It was a good lesson for us.”
In another friendly, goals by Jonathon Lo and Dylan Postma gave South Hobart a 2-0 win over Beachside at Wellesley Park.
21 comments:
One of Sth Hobart's greatest successes is its ability to retain 30+ quality players and the threat they may pose if playing against the club. Dylan Postma is one such player. Most of these players would be included in the first 16 at other clubs.
kingorough reaping the benefit of Dean May's coaching?
i watched eagles play clarence today at rokeby high i think it eneded in a 4-4 draw and i must say it was the worst game ive seen in my life by both teams. both teams just kicked it in the air and hoped for the best it was rare that 3 passes were made eagles young keeper liam ferrell i think it was had a great game but the rest was shocking and sean collins didnt help with things either. im very much looking forward to playing theese teams this year if there going to play like they did today
The Beachside v South game was notable for the frenetic spped at which it was played plus the emphasis at times on the physicality of the challenges .
However South rode the storm and after placing their feet on the ball , assessing the situation achieved success.
Well done to the lions today, they outplayed u's all over the park. They had great movement from the back all the to the forwards, never stop running for 90 min. I recon a top 3 side this yr. But mets will learn from the game and will be a better side for it. All the best for the season.
Cheers jaydan.
May could only improve, after doing such a great job with knights/tis the other week.He is truely a great coach and someone we should all aspire to be.
isn't it great that so many teams have played pre-season friendlies and that the summer cup is 90 minutes, it means that the summer cup will be a better standard, and of course the league will start at a frenetic pace, great to see. Well done to all concerned.
any info on that eagles game walter?
Thank you for the game today Sth, and good luck in the Hudson Cup tomorrow, interesting choice of words from you Brian after watching Jed D and Garry U being the general "rough tactics" you referred to.. Nothing came of any of it and i'm sure Ken like myself would rather see a bit of agression then none at all.. two soft goals conceeded in the second half by Beach one from a corner which should never have got through and another from a typical half way possesion mind blank and a great deflection.. I would say that besides that both teams created numerous chances Beach having two 1 vs 1's saved well. Sth obviously with numerous kids but several senior boys as well and I recon with several more to bring in Beach may just cause a few concerns throughout the year. Early days BP
Anonymous 6:31pm
Can't wait to play you either ;)
Anonymous 7.48pm, none whatsoever, other than it was 2-2 at half-time and ended in a 4-4 draw.
was nice watching the Brazilian playing...He is such a good player. what's his name??
Nothing wrong with a bit of aggresion better than the specatator that punched a player the other week.
Did the Lions play Mets on the infamous "paddock" that stops you playing good football and is an excuse for all results and mistakes?
No, Lions/Metro match was played on the main pitch but it was in urgent need of a haircut. Grass was too long to play pretty football but Lions played effective football and both teams played on the same pitch.
From the looks of the pictures is appears they played on Metros actual ground, which is looking in really good condition. Perhaps investigate before making smart comments anon 7:41am
How long is the Grass at Metro?
anon 7:41am
are you trying to say olympia and eagles play good football? if so please define good football!
walter which metro player is in the photo with the kepper at full stretch going for a high ball? the players head seems to be higher than the full reach
that will be Danny Cowen
Danny who?
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