Bramhall Rangers 1 Monkhouse Gladbach 12
Rangers Luck Runs Out
With no Mini this week you are left with a match report from me.
After last weeks disappointment, the Rangers lined up against Monkhouse Gladbach, who last season we had two close games against finishing in a draw and a close defeat. However this season it wasn’t to continue, as in the second half the Rangers’ luck ran out and the bemoaned a lack of firepower.
The team consisted of Fist returning for a stint in goal, Pie, Shiz, Piggy and Nev. Only 5, with people on holiday and otherwise unable to make it. Gladbach too only had the 5 players.
The first half was fairly close, and Rangers will feel aggrieved to have gone in 3-1. Gladbach scoring first when the Fist seemed to lose flight of the ball as the shot came in, and unfortunately letting it squirm under him. Gladbach’s second goal was also an unlucky one for the Rangers too – a long range shot took a deflection off Nev and sent Fist the wrong way. Piggy got the only goal of the game for the Ranger – good battling work from Shiz set up Piggy, who still had a lot of work to do before firing home. In fact they might have gone into the half time break with another goal - good work from Piggy was slotted home by Shiz, a goal which was harshly disallowed by the referee for being in the area. Only a couple of minutes later and a similar situation at the other end saw Pie attempting to sheppard the ball back to Mark in the area, only for a Gladbach player to drag the ball back and stick it past the keeper. Not sure how that wasn’t given as in the area, especially after the one down the other end only minutes earlier, but apart from two questionable decisions the refereeing was good.
So half time and 3-1 down. The Rangers felt pretty good about the first half performance, and were hopeful for the second half.
However it was not to be – every shot Gladbach took seemed to take an unfortunate deflection and roll past Mark. Fist took his customary ball in the crown jewels when ever he is net. Rangers had a few chances, but their lack of firepower was noticeable. Pie found himself in space one-on-one with the keeper, but could only poke the ball onto the outside of the post after deceiving the keeper with a cheeky drag back. Piggy resorted to a number of decent long range efforts, and Shiz was always there or there abouts.
In the end the final score perhaps flattered Gladbach somewhat, however without Mini, Justin and Lifey they were always going to struggle to get the goals to make a difference. Fist performed admirably making a return in net, the first half in particular he was impressive. Piggy battled gamely all game, but too many times tried to take the whole opposition team on instead of making the simple pass – afterwards he said he felt that the pressure of being the only recognised forward meant he felt he had to try to do something special, but admitted that sometimes it was the wrong option. Shiz and Nev as usual defended staunchly too, and I felt I did alright considering my lack of stamina. A couple of goals though I should have defended better for, but hopefully I can take something from it and learn. A sub also might have helped, as both sides noticeably tired in the second half.
Next week is a 6.30pm kick off against Burnage Thursday, however last night and the week before they didn’t turn up, so perhaps a default 10-0 win is on the cards? Despite the 2 defeats this season the Rangers are sitting second bottom, above Burnage Thursday who have had two 10-0 default defeats.
We also got the fixture list for this season finally, so I’ll hopefully get that uploaded over the weekend.
Final Score: Bramhall Rangers 1 Monkhouse Gladbach 12
Goal: Piggy (1)
Nev goal watch – 23 games
With no Mini this week you are left with a match report from me.
After last weeks disappointment, the Rangers lined up against Monkhouse Gladbach, who last season we had two close games against finishing in a draw and a close defeat. However this season it wasn’t to continue, as in the second half the Rangers’ luck ran out and the bemoaned a lack of firepower.
The team consisted of Fist returning for a stint in goal, Pie, Shiz, Piggy and Nev. Only 5, with people on holiday and otherwise unable to make it. Gladbach too only had the 5 players.
The first half was fairly close, and Rangers will feel aggrieved to have gone in 3-1. Gladbach scoring first when the Fist seemed to lose flight of the ball as the shot came in, and unfortunately letting it squirm under him. Gladbach’s second goal was also an unlucky one for the Rangers too – a long range shot took a deflection off Nev and sent Fist the wrong way. Piggy got the only goal of the game for the Ranger – good battling work from Shiz set up Piggy, who still had a lot of work to do before firing home. In fact they might have gone into the half time break with another goal - good work from Piggy was slotted home by Shiz, a goal which was harshly disallowed by the referee for being in the area. Only a couple of minutes later and a similar situation at the other end saw Pie attempting to sheppard the ball back to Mark in the area, only for a Gladbach player to drag the ball back and stick it past the keeper. Not sure how that wasn’t given as in the area, especially after the one down the other end only minutes earlier, but apart from two questionable decisions the refereeing was good.
So half time and 3-1 down. The Rangers felt pretty good about the first half performance, and were hopeful for the second half.
However it was not to be – every shot Gladbach took seemed to take an unfortunate deflection and roll past Mark. Fist took his customary ball in the crown jewels when ever he is net. Rangers had a few chances, but their lack of firepower was noticeable. Pie found himself in space one-on-one with the keeper, but could only poke the ball onto the outside of the post after deceiving the keeper with a cheeky drag back. Piggy resorted to a number of decent long range efforts, and Shiz was always there or there abouts.
In the end the final score perhaps flattered Gladbach somewhat, however without Mini, Justin and Lifey they were always going to struggle to get the goals to make a difference. Fist performed admirably making a return in net, the first half in particular he was impressive. Piggy battled gamely all game, but too many times tried to take the whole opposition team on instead of making the simple pass – afterwards he said he felt that the pressure of being the only recognised forward meant he felt he had to try to do something special, but admitted that sometimes it was the wrong option. Shiz and Nev as usual defended staunchly too, and I felt I did alright considering my lack of stamina. A couple of goals though I should have defended better for, but hopefully I can take something from it and learn. A sub also might have helped, as both sides noticeably tired in the second half.
Next week is a 6.30pm kick off against Burnage Thursday, however last night and the week before they didn’t turn up, so perhaps a default 10-0 win is on the cards? Despite the 2 defeats this season the Rangers are sitting second bottom, above Burnage Thursday who have had two 10-0 default defeats.
We also got the fixture list for this season finally, so I’ll hopefully get that uploaded over the weekend.
Final Score: Bramhall Rangers 1 Monkhouse Gladbach 12
Goal: Piggy (1)
Nev goal watch – 23 games
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