Franklin College 6 Valiant 2

Franklin started off with 16 passes before Valiant got a touch of the ball.  This was how the whole first half played out with both teams capable of keeping possession until the critical killer pass was on.  Franklin lead 1-0 before Valiant equalised and then went 2-1 up just before the break.  Traditionally Valiant get stronger the longer the game goes on, on this occasion that step up to the next level was not there, Franklin who had a keen tactical discussion at half time, took the game to Valiant, result Valiant conceded to many fouls and after going 4-2 up scored 2 more from the ten meter mark.

Franklin was excellent value for the win, Valiant’s first loss this league.

Scartholonia 5 Shamrock 1

Scartholonia have grasped futsal tactics, Shamrock was not able to create when they had the ball, and Scartholonia by contrast always looked dangerous with the ball.  Particularly on the break were they scored a high percentage of their goals?  Shamrock battled throughout; there is a missing link in team play that they need to indentify.

Bushell was sent off after a rash challenge, fortunately for his Shamrock team mates there was only two minutes remaining.

Trawl 14 GRS 3

One team was on the game the other was plugging gabs left by players unavailable on the night.  To that effect GRS did a good job; Trawl had to work for their tally.

Trawl is adopting some high pressure play with their keeper joining into outfield play at every opportunity.  Will it work against to half teams?  Interesting to find out.

NB.

Thank you to the Franklin spectator who collected at least three balls from the hospital grounds, enabling the referees to do what they are paid to do – referee.  If your team kicks the ball over a fence please take responsibility to fetch it.