It was a combative and strong display against a team which has 8 wins and a draw with no losses for the season. With a former national league player sweeping at the back and another ex Wollongong Premier League pro up front, the Crows should realistically sweep through this league. To my knowledge the Maroons have only one player who has ever made money out of football - and unfortunately it's from writing about it.
We set out with a 4-5-1 formation and a plan to stifle the visitors for as long as possible before reassessing. In the shadow of halftime, they scored a cracking goal from nowhere and it's symptomatic of our latest luck that the ball skidded in from long range and off the inside of the post.
From 1-0 at the break we went 2-0 down midway through the half when Paul E was adjudged to have handled a shot which was struck hard but probably off target. The ball hit him shoulderish but rolled down his arm and new ref Henry pointed to the spot. The former Wolves player thumped in the penalty.
We got a lifeline 10 minutes from the end when Shaky's cut back was despatched into the top corner and then the rub of the green went against us twice in the final desperate surge. First a ball was kicked up into the arm of a Balgownie defender. The ref considered it but called play on. Then an excellent freekick from debutant Rory was headed against the cross bar. Once again it was a strong performance with Jon S, Rory and Shaky giving our midfield plenty of drive, but again it was rewarded with nothing.
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Must agree TH10 midfield played strong the three mentioned made a difference and the always reliable Paul E did his usual unlucky handball call.Dave D solid at the back, Trevor and forwards tried hard with not too many oportunities up front but thats what happens when you stack the midfield,hopefully our turn will come.
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