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Changed the header, Super Saturday now reads Super Saturday disappointment!
The tournament was revamped from 2 groups of 3 teams to 1
group of 5 after Teesside failed to make the venue. Straightforward for the organisers
but inconsiderate for 2 of the Grimsby players who missed the first game as
their travel plans had been for a first game 11.45 kick off!
Everything started brightly for Grimsby Futsal, Herriman
scored a brilliant opener to put us 1-0 vs. Manchester. At this point we were
playing excellent futsal and looked a tournament threat. Even after Manchester went
1-1 we had the game's best chances; Manchester was always a danger from their
limited chances and we paid the price 1-2.
Next game BBS Couriers vs. Grimsby Futsal. Both teams needed to win. BBS always had the lead until a free 10 metre
shot for accumulated fouls, or should I say fouls on Josh Parry. Leigh Graves (GK) netted with time out on the
clock. 3-3
Next up Sheffield, patchy performance team never moved
fluently, the passing and movement was ‘Mundail.' 3 new team faces in the squad did not help cohesion;
the team was unable to think on its feet.
1-3
The last game all eyes was on Grimsby vs. Dengo. The result
would effect if Manchester or Dengo qualified.
Grimsby decided on playing full game with a ‘fly' goal keeper (Peter
Herriman). It was an unmitigated
disaster. No fault of Peter, he got his part
correct. It was the outfield players. The players had watched Sheffield use a ‘flier'
in all their games; unfortunately they had watched but tactically taken nothing
on board. 6 goals adrift at half time
Leigh Graves returned to gaol and proceeded to play the ‘flier' role rather
well given that he had previously been uncomfortable when asked to play the
role. Final score 2-11.
Dengo, qualified with 4 straight wins. They were the best futsal ‘newcomer' team I
have seen in last 10 years. Made up of skilful
players from a Liverpool Saturday/Sunday team; the players had the game looked tactically
as though they had played it all their lives.
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