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Golden Boot MPL - 2006
Justin McLeod 5
Cameron Long 4
Hamish Chang 2
Abdi Bashir 1
Doyle D'Mello 1
Peter Grange 1
Jezareal Jones 1
Jeremy Keneally 1
Paris Kerdemelidis 1
Julian Versteggen 1
Match Reports
Game 18 v Christchurch Utd, Avonhead S3, August 19, Result 2-1 win
Best OG of the season from United and Doyle was so happy to score he emailed us to tell us to put his name on the website!
Scorers: OG (1), Doyle D'Mello(1)
Game 17 v Nelson, Saxon Field, August 13, Result 0-2 loss
The guys played well but didn't get the result we knew we needed.
Game 16 v New Brighton, Avonhead S3, August 5, Result 5-2 win
Scorers: Justin McLeod (1), Jezareal Jones (1), Cameron (2), Hamish (1)Game 15 v Nomads, Tulett, July 29, Result 0-0 draw
Held on for a crucial point and probably killed Nomads chances of winning the league in the process, so a pretty
good day. Rangers lost to bring us within 3 points of them.
Game 14 v Technical, Avonhead S3, July 22, Result 3-2 win
Scorers: Justin (2), Julian (1)
Game 13 v Ferrymead, Barnett, July 15, Result 0-1 loss
Game 12 v Halswell, Avonhead, July 8, Result 2-0 win
Scorers: Jeremy Keneally (1) and Cameron (1)
Game 11 v Brighton, Bexley, July 1, Result 2-0 win
Scorers: Justin (1) and Cameron (1)
Game 10 v Rangers, Avonhead S3, June 24, Result 1-5 loss
Scorer: Justin (1)
English Cup v Woolston, Riccarton Domain, June 17, Result 0-1 loss
It's hard to put figure out exactly what happened at this game. Certainly Woolston wanted it more and
were physically more dominant. They adapted better to the conditions, but it was our home ground. We were
favourites and that means nothing in a cup game. Maybe it was a lack of experience on our part.
Bottom line is our season probably just got harder, though on the bright side at least we don't have
the distraction of the English Cup!
Well done Cameron for making his first team debut - it's good to see another of our juniors coming through.
Game 9 v Western, Walter S1, June 10, Result 1-2 loss
A real heartbreaker. We started well and took the lead with a goal from Peter early on. However mid way
through the half Western drew level. We created lots of chances and really should have put the match beyond
doubt by half time.
Justin got a few knocks and was taken off for the second half. It was a very tight affair and everyone was thinking
that a draw was how it would end. However Western managed to pinch the points on full time with a run down the middle.
This was really frustrating for all on the park and those supporting the team, somedays football can be cruel. Having
said that the guys did perform really well and this could genuinely be the turning point in the season. If we
take on board what we learnt here we will have what it takes to pick up points against Rangers in the coming
weeks. Player of the day (from the sidelines) was Matt Francis.
Scorer: Peter (1)
Chatham Cup v Nomads, Tulett Park, June 5, Result 0-2 loss
A highly defensive formation coupled with some basic defensive mistakes saw us exit the cup. A large amount of the ball we got was lost or kicked away needlessly.
Player of the day (from the sidelines) was Peter who ran really hard and looked like he had the skill
to do some damage, unfortunately apart from Nick no one else looked in the same class. Matt kept the score looking respectable.
Game 8 v Christchurch United, QE2, June 3, Result 1-2 loss Scorer: ?
Game 7 v Nelson, Riccarton Domain, May 28, Result 0-2 loss
Didn't take our chances. Both Matts were superb.
Chatham Cup v North Canterbury, Kendall, May 20, Result 4-1 win
We have the start of a Chatham Cup run, well done lads.
Game 6 v Nomads, Riccarton Domain, May 6, Result 0-3 loss
Didn't take our early chances.
Game 5 v Technical, Ensors Road, April 29, Result 0-2 loss
A six pointer and we got none. Managed to win the bookings comp. Really looking forward to being back to full strength this week.
Game 4 v Ferrymead, Riccarton Domain, April 22, Result 0-3 loss
Too big, too powerful. Congrats to James for his MPL debut as keeper.
Game 3 v Halswell, Halswell Domain, April 15, Result 1-0 win
Our first win for 2 years - more history has been made.
Scorer: Bashir (1)
Game 2 v Rangers, Eric Adam, April 8, Result 1-1 draw
Our first point for over 22 months - history has been made.
Scorer: Paris (1)
Game 1 v Western, Riccarton Domain, April 2, Result 1-3 loss
Winning reports to follow.
Scorer: Hamish Chang (1)
March 25, Friendly v Timaru Hearts in Timaru
Result 2-1 win.
March 19, Friendly v Nelson at Hillmorton
Result 1-1 draw.
March 18, Friendly v Timaru Hearts at Hillmorton
Result 3-1 to Hearts.
March 12, Friendly v Technical at Hillmorton
Result 3-1 to Tech.