12th June 2010 - Football South

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The Premiers took on Mosgiel in
the main match at Ocean Grove.
Two early goals for Mosgiel (one
from Danielson) rocked the Braes
and created a breathing space that
gave Mosgiel a cushion throughout
the match.
The third Mosgiel goal from all of
40 metres was a ripper. A Kieran
Putt goal gave the Braes a glimmer
of hope heading towards the break.
On the verge of half time though
Mosgiel were awarded a penalty.
Unfortunately no one has any idea
what it was actually for, but leg
before wicket made as much sense
as any in trying to guess.
Duly converted by Abbott this
left a half time score of 4 - 1 to the
visitors. Braes struck back quickly
at the start of the second half with
goals firstly by Shannon Cox and
then Ben Eder causing some anxiety for the Blues.
Mosgiel calmed nerves though with two further well taken goals. A late
penalty save by Josh Columbus denied Abbott & Mosgiel leaving the final score 6
- 3. Strong performances for the Braes from Ash Hodges, Marcus Mineba and
Liam Lockhart with Shannon Cox battling through for his best performance of the
season to date.
A disappointing result for the Braes in a match played in good spirit, well
officiated and an enjoyable spectacle for those present. Sadly though it was all a
little too much for a couple of idiots on the side line who felt it necessary to
directly sledge players and yell inappropriate and inane comments throughout the
match. Thankfully these sorts are an exception but the relief to see them head
back over Saddle Hill cannot be understated.
The Fletcher boys took on a determined University in the early match at
Ocean Grove with both teams desperate for the points. Welcoming back Newton
“The Thorn” Rewi after a long term injury the Braes looked a lot more assured at
the back but it was University whom took a deserved lead as the Cat failed to
pounce on a Varsity attack.