Sandon Point 7 ( I think) Whites 2

Dont laugh but for 60 minutes this match could of went either way. Then injuries, tiredness, overseas holidays, absentees, visiting relatives, touchies watching the surf and not the game, lunch appointments, double headers and whooping cough all took its toll and we got swamped.
Starting with 13, reduced to 12 with goalie Dougie pulling a hammy getting the ball out of the net, fourth string goalie Hucky was called into action. Sandon Pt were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half when Diddy Roberts potty mouth got him a red. Shame the ref didnt hear some of the other expletives and forced them to play with 8 for the last 30, then it would have been interesting.
With Sandon Pt goals 2 and 3 having strong hints of offisde, the Whites pegged one back before halftime with a sweetly struck SteveH drive. Andres had a golden opportunity from the kick off to start the second half but cushioned the ball into the goalies mitts from 50cm. SteveH was then cruelly brought down in the box. Squirrel steps up and converts the penalty, keeping his record of only scoring from the spot in tact. 3-2 with half hour left, the Whites pressed hard. The Point score on the break, and thats it. Last 30 is a white-out as younger legs and 5 fresh reserves turn it into a rout.
Some positives though. SteveH showed again he is a better striker than a midfielder and plays better when injured. AB proved he is not very good at either position with a tepid performance at left midfiled. Squirrel, Andres, Rod, Al and Mark all played the full ninety, mammoth efforts. Looking forward to the rematch at home, hopefully with a stronger squad, could be interesting.
Without a win since May7, the Whites have fallen from finals calculations in spectacular style by the midpoint of the season. Heres hoping for a strong second half of the season.