Best out of three, redemption is calling

First Half

The first match of the plate and we are straight into the quarter-finals again rivals Sunday Blazers.

The Frothers got off to a flying start, with Lee laying on a nice ball to find Yarride who made no mistake.

1-0

Not too long afterwards the Frothers doubled the lead. A lovely through-ball by Cole resulted in a classy finish from the big man, Lee.

2-0

Couldn’t buy a foul

As the half went on the footy started becoming rougher without play being stopped for a whole lot. This stopped when the Blazers won a free kick in a very favourable position. The resulting play produced the loopiest of headers into the far corner of the goal.

2-1

Halftime…

Second Half

The second half produced a few decent chances for both sides. The Blazers took the first advantage of these with a lofted cross in which was finished by the outside of the boot.

2-2

The Frothers then fought back with a great roulette in the box by Colt which he then finished.

3-2

The Blazers then poured on the pressure, and finally got the equaliser. Some slick passing led to a good fake shot and finish.

3-3

Full time.

Penalties

Being a cup format the game went straight to penalties. The Frothers won the toss and it was the El Capitano first up.

Never in doubt. 1-0

The Blazers goalkeeper then stepped up and buried one.

1-1

Off the back of his fantastic goal, Colt stepped up. But could only put it wide

1-1

Seeing the raw power in Ryan’s eyes, the Blazers player could only put it over the bar.

1-1

Time to get this ship back on course, Evan put the mustard on the finish to take the keeper out of the equation.

2-1

The Blazers once again stepped up and cancelled the Frother’s lead

2-2

Uh oh, in an obvious mix-up Charles found himself on the penalty list. Returning to the technique that saw him miss his only other penalty for the Frothers, Charles laced it right over the bar.

2-2

Next up the Blazers striker knew it was Ryan’s moment. Powerless to stop the force between the sticks he put it right in Ryan’s killzone. Like a great white Ryan ate that shit up.

2-2

Mr Goal’s Yarride stepped up for pen number 5. Not wanting to take any chances he hit a truly class peno.

3-2

Feeling the pure intimidation of such a penalty, the next Blazers penalty taker tried to recreate the brilliance, but could only push it wide

Frothers win!

Man of the Match

Evan for bossing it out in the middle of the pitch when we needed him most.

Dick of the Day

Also Evan, for sneaking into the beers at halftime under the gise of having no water; stood next to the water fountain…

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