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29 October 2003
name: Scrumpy
team: Men's 4th XI
opposition: Leeds 3's
date: 29/10/03
half_time_score: 2-0 down
final_score: lost 4-2
scorers: Mohawk, Snake
cards: None
player_of_match: Snake
report:
Despite another brave performance by the 4th team in Leeds the mighty 4th team
are yet to pick up any points in BUSA so far this season.
Starting the game with the captain Scrumpy in goal with just a helmet to protect
his life the 4's started remarkably strongly and kept Leeds out with relative
ease. You could sense the panic from Leeds as they realised it is actually tough
scoring against a team without a goalie. Once Bunker finally turned up to play a
bit of normality returned to the 4s and they started to play some pretty good
hockey. With Shergar dominating the midfield as he always does and Duvet making
some key tackles on his 4th team season debut the 4s were unlucky to go a goal
down.
Leeds, scoring one of the flukiest short corners in history as the attacker
topped the ball, which then hit the post and bounced in off the keeper, were
very relieved to go one up. It was soon two as Leeds hit on the break again and
slack marking at the back led to an easy tap in for a striker.
The 4s weren't done yet and went into the half time break two down but still
confident they could bring it back. The 4s pushed on but were unfortunately 3-0
down as Leeds again struck. But then, when the team needed him most, mohawk got
his thunderhammer out and unleashed some fury from a short corner. With a slick
delivery from Lepracy, superb control from Shergar it was tee-ed up on a plate
for Mohawk. His shot was inch perfect and beautifully found the stick of a Leeds
player who politely deflected it past the scrambling goalkeeper.
With the game now 3-1 and in the balance the 4s pushed on but were unfortunately
hit on the break again. Bunker made a great first up save but the Leeds striker
just beat Scrumpy to the ball and lifted the ball over the gutted Bunker.
The 4s weren't done yet however. Snake, playing well up front, making some great
runs but lacking the final touch deserved a goal and he duly got this as Shergar
fired a free hit in for Snake to score a "classic" strikers goal and deflected
the ball in. With time running out the 4s pushed still further and were denied a
goal with the last touch of the game, however the umpire blew just before the
ball crossed the line denying Snake a deserved second.
The 4s worked well away from home and again showed they can fight in this
division, but just need a bit of luck to go the way. Bring on Durham 4s next
week.
22 October 2003
name: Scrumpy
team: Mens 4th XI
opposition: Hallam 2's
date: 22/10/03
half_time_score: 1-1
final_score: lost 4-1
scorers: Indiana
cards: Rocky - Yellow
player_of_match: Scrumpy (apparently!!)
report:
A rainswept day down in miserable hallam territory left the mighty sheffield 4th
team with there 2nd loss in as many weeks. Despite a very strong start from
everybody's favourite team the boys in yellow knew they were in for a tough
battle. With about ten minutes gone Rocky thought he'd changed sports and
attempted an amazing rugby tackle on a hallam forward who was almost clean
through on goal. The umpire could only make one decision and Rocky took five
behind the goal to think about what he'd done.
With the 4's down to 10 men, hallam pressed and unfortunately went one up. Wtih
the umpire missing a beautiful foot pass in the D, which David Beckham would be
proud of, the ball spurted free for a hallam loser to put in the back of the
net.
However the 4's weren't done and showed incredible heart to comeback. With Rocky
back on the pitch after his rest, the 4's pushed and pushed. Then suddenly, out
of nowhere, Shergar fired a Mohawk-esque free hit across the D towards the back
post, and there was Indiana waiting patiently to tap the ball in from a good 3
inches. The crowd went silent as cheers went up from the 4th team. The 4's now
continued to dominate the 1st half with Hillbillie making some inspiring runs
but just failing to capitalise on his chances. Despite all these efforts the
score was 1-1 at half time with the 4s confident.
After the break the 4s were immediately under the cosh. The "neutral" umpire
seemingly only being able to point one way despite some resolute defence from
the mighty jules and mohawk, would not let the A-level candidates out of the own
half. But despite the constant pressure the 4s held strong and kept hallam out.
Shergar dominating the midfield as always and soon found ways out for the 4s who
were looking for that elusive 2nd goal. It didn't come however and hallam pushed
and sneaked three late goals to earn them a 4-1 victory.
Despite this loss the 4s remain confident and look forward to another away trip
next week to sunny leeds.
15 October 2003 (read their
account of the events on their page)
name: Scrumpy
team: Mens 4th Team
opposition: Mens 3rd Team
date: 15/10/03
half_time_score: 2-0 up
final_score: lost 3-2
scorers: Castro, Lepracy
cards: None
player_of_match: Shergar
report:
4th XI cruelly lose at the last
A wonderfully entertaining game thrilled thousands of fans at fortress Goodwin
as the mighty sheffield 4th XI and the 3rd team got the BUSA campaign up and
running. With the sun shining and pitch playing well it was all set up for a
great game of hockey. With the 4th team playing some virtuoso sexy hockey
straight from the whistle the 3rd team knew they were in for a tough game.
Incisive runs from shergar and pillage terrified the 3's as they were soon on
the back foot.
Once the 3's got the ball to the big men up front they always looked like they
could create problems. Julian with another rock solid, tuck in 3's game at the
back however kept them at bay despite a hamstring strain. It looked like the
physio had done a good job before the game and Julians "no sex on a tuesday
night" policy was clearly benifiting the team.
With ten minutes to go in the first half the 4th team suddenly struck, from
nowhere, to send the 3rd team reeling into the half time break 2-0 down. Castro
answering the captains call for a goal, didn't dissapoint and as ever was
menacing up front, finished superbly to put the away side in the lead. This was
quickly followed by Lepracy on debut firing in the second. The 3rd team looked
stunned and gagging for the half time break.
After a firm talking to from the captain the 3rd team came out all guns blazing
after the break with a audacious 3-4-3 formation. With the skipper off nursing a
possible broken finger the 4's failed to control at the back and the 3rd team
drew level with two well worked goals.
However the 4's kept on plugging away and still created chances. Mohawk had a
goal rightly disallowed off a short corner for the ball being too high and
lepracy was creating havoc up front. The 3's however had the last laugh scoring
a short corner with seconds left giving them a 3-2 victory. The 4th team were
distraught as the 3's celebrated a lucky escape, however the performance shows
plenty of potential for the upcoming season.
A mesmeric performance from Shergar got him the man of the match award after
controlling the centre of the park. Dick of day was a close run thing with many
votes for the captain Scrumpy after subbing himself off at half time, but the
award eventually went to Snake on debut, the midlands premier wannabe failing to
convert his words into actions.
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