League Season IV Fixture Chat

Results:

Skulls-HGS
Dan x2, Ali 3-1 Felix
Ian, Ali x4 5-2 Ben x2
Ian, Alix2, Danx2 5-0

Results didnt tell the whole story. It was evenly matched for the first to games. Chances aplenty for both sides, only difference is the conversion and very good defending from both sides, Ali was on fire with both passes and scoring, some amazing shots very fluid moves from both sides. Dan was briliant at blocking. Felix was brave with challenges, ol' Ali seems to be back on the courts with quick turns and shots/passes which was very pleasant to the eyes as a spectator/ref. Ian was very direct with his approach, a combination of speed and quick shots made him pretty deadly in getting the alll important first goal in the 2nd and 3rd games. Easy game to ref, clean games albeit plenty at stake. Felix played on my bike (yeah, yeah, my bike's shit... whatever...) as his rear wheel was taco-ed in the 2nd games and was comical at times and the game was pretty much Skulls's to lose.

Only complaint: No supporters. Me, Mira, Lish, Joni were the only non-match players present.

Positives: Aplenty. Both teams were attacking at every opportunity, which left HGS a bit exposed at times at a turnover, nice fluid games, very little to call 50/50 decisions aplenty. Nice link up play for both teams for the goals and both teams were very happy to play the shoulder without being dangerous. Brilliant defending from both side without the need for double D shutouts with Alexis, Felix, Dan and Ian repelling shots when in goal and keeping the ball when a team mate is down.

Cheers for the write up and reffing Ben, and thanks to Mira and Joni for goal reffing.

really good hard games, played in a great spirit and alot of fun, games like these are what the league is all about. I felt we were really close in the first 2 but just couldn't match Wooden Skulls' finishing and they deservedly took the fixture. I cant really see anyone stopping them from winning Division 2. I definitely reckon that they could give the top 4 in the 1st Division a real run for their money.

Shout out to the other two Hackney Goal Slotters, Alex and Felix who both played some awesome polo