Allstars vs Old Elysians - match report
Allstars vs Old Elysians – League – Match Report
Allstars prevail as Elysians show their age
Regent’s park is often a battlefield for many on a Sunday afternoon. This Sunday was no exception as Gower Allstars managed another victory as they charged back to the top of MA Premier League.
Old Elysians are not your average Sunday league team in terms of organisation.
- Pitch side 40mins before Kickoff
- Squad of 15
However, on the pitch they were made to look average by a willing and determined Allstar outfit.
The Allstars lined up in familiar fashion with Dave G coming in for Tom and Ollie shifting into the centre of defence. This established line-up is now gelling nicely ahead of the title run-in.
On a windy afternoon, the game was never going to be a classic. The midfield was looking ugly on both sides as neither team could get a hold of possession. Gradually the Allstars began to stamp their authority on the game. Marshalled by Chad’s and the bullish Aron, the defence was holding up nicely. Gaps were starting to appear which allowed Dave and Suresh to push forward via some clever interplay with Samps and Yianni.
It took a long ball up field to open the scoring. It was flicked on by Blandy to his strike partner, Jamie then managed to muscle his defender off the ball and round the keeper before squeezing the ball into the left hand corner. 1-0
Although the first half was not one for the neutrals, the Allstars did manage one very nice move culminating in a cool finish by Chads. 2-0
Halftime and still all to play for.
With the wind in their sails the Allstars pushed for a goal they knew would kill the game off. It was not coming easily as Elysians began to see more of the ball. Their No10 being particularly effective in centre midfield. The tide did turn though as Aron began to run the show; closing down all over the pitch, winning challenges and spreading he play nicely. This soon resulted in a chance for Jamie on the right hand side of the area which he duly dispatched with his left foot into the far corner. 3-0
This goal should’ve have put the game to bed put Elysians carved another opportunity which required a fantastic save from Ulrich to keep out. Two saves of the highest quality in two weeks from Ulrich!
However, the next Elysian attack did manage to beat the Allstar defence as a failed clearance from a corner gave the Elysian midfielder time to pick his spot with a thunderous strike. 3-1
The game hotted up slightly as the goal gave Elysian the inevitable boost they needed, this was in all vain ultimately as Blandy managed to squeeze in a lucky shot through the keepers fingers. 4-1 Full Time
MOTM – No arguments this week as Aron really deserved it. Work-rate, Tenacity, Aggression and sheer determination from Aron really propelled the Allstars forward. A great performance, Well done!
Notable mention to Jamie for two very well taken goals on his ‘weaker foot!’ and Ulrich for another fantastic save and near perfect game.
Allstars prevail as Elysians show their age
Regent’s park is often a battlefield for many on a Sunday afternoon. This Sunday was no exception as Gower Allstars managed another victory as they charged back to the top of MA Premier League.
Old Elysians are not your average Sunday league team in terms of organisation.
- Pitch side 40mins before Kickoff
- Squad of 15
However, on the pitch they were made to look average by a willing and determined Allstar outfit.
The Allstars lined up in familiar fashion with Dave G coming in for Tom and Ollie shifting into the centre of defence. This established line-up is now gelling nicely ahead of the title run-in.
On a windy afternoon, the game was never going to be a classic. The midfield was looking ugly on both sides as neither team could get a hold of possession. Gradually the Allstars began to stamp their authority on the game. Marshalled by Chad’s and the bullish Aron, the defence was holding up nicely. Gaps were starting to appear which allowed Dave and Suresh to push forward via some clever interplay with Samps and Yianni.
It took a long ball up field to open the scoring. It was flicked on by Blandy to his strike partner, Jamie then managed to muscle his defender off the ball and round the keeper before squeezing the ball into the left hand corner. 1-0
Although the first half was not one for the neutrals, the Allstars did manage one very nice move culminating in a cool finish by Chads. 2-0
Halftime and still all to play for.
With the wind in their sails the Allstars pushed for a goal they knew would kill the game off. It was not coming easily as Elysians began to see more of the ball. Their No10 being particularly effective in centre midfield. The tide did turn though as Aron began to run the show; closing down all over the pitch, winning challenges and spreading he play nicely. This soon resulted in a chance for Jamie on the right hand side of the area which he duly dispatched with his left foot into the far corner. 3-0
This goal should’ve have put the game to bed put Elysians carved another opportunity which required a fantastic save from Ulrich to keep out. Two saves of the highest quality in two weeks from Ulrich!
However, the next Elysian attack did manage to beat the Allstar defence as a failed clearance from a corner gave the Elysian midfielder time to pick his spot with a thunderous strike. 3-1
The game hotted up slightly as the goal gave Elysian the inevitable boost they needed, this was in all vain ultimately as Blandy managed to squeeze in a lucky shot through the keepers fingers. 4-1 Full Time
MOTM – No arguments this week as Aron really deserved it. Work-rate, Tenacity, Aggression and sheer determination from Aron really propelled the Allstars forward. A great performance, Well done!
Notable mention to Jamie for two very well taken goals on his ‘weaker foot!’ and Ulrich for another fantastic save and near perfect game.
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