Bramhall Rangers 4 Omatha 11
"He dribbles a lot and the opposition don't like it - you can see it all over their faces." - Ron Atkinson
In the spring 2006 season the rangers were able to field the same team, or one alteration for about nine of the games in the season. This included a run of 7 games where 6 of them were the same team. This season has been a stark contrast and in the first six games not only have Rangers not had the same team for any consecutive games, they haven’t had the same team for any games! This is probably partly at fault for the disappointing start to the season. Mr T was in goal and the usuals Mini, Big Pete, Pie, Nev and Shiz were joined by Rangers stopgap Abrar, making his first appearance of the season to add some attacking flair. The warm up was thrown into chaos shortly before the kick-off as Big Pete in the latest in a long line of stupid attempts to injure a team-mate decided now was the perfect time to smash a shot right into Mr T’s nuts at some velocity. The pain was clear to see on Mr T’s face…an eye watering experience! The male equivalent of childbirth?
Omatha had a full squad and used power to intimidate the Rangers. A couple of early tackles by Henry were over the top to say the least and were lucky not to cause serious injury to both Pie and Abrar. Amusingly when he was pushed/shouldered back he threatened to “beat down on you number 3”, which made Mini chuckle.
Rangers fell behind, and were a couple down after some good finishing. Mr T seemed to have rubbed some life into his equipment and was playing well in the sticks. A goal was needed by Rangers and it came after a good exchange involving Abrar and Big Pete. Some well executed blocking off by Shiz enable Mini to curl the ball home with the outside of his right boot.
The usual problems existed for the Rangers, so I won’t dwell on them here. Omatha never ran away with the lead but looked quite comfortable throughout the first half. Mini, Big Pete and Abrar struggled to create space and shooting opportunities, and at times it seemed panicky in defence rather than the organisation we become used to.
Half time came and it was 4-1 or something similar. Rangers started the second half a little brighter and Big Pete was able to get his goal, 97 in total now for the blues. Mini also got a second after Abrar had a shot saved and Mini saw off Big Pete to lash home the rebound. Shiz was not having much luck in front of goal and both he and Pie were unable to convert chances after through balls from Mini. However, it was good running to get into the positions and certainly a big positive from the game.
Abrar continued to show why he is always welcome in the side with some excellent close control and skill. Big Pete was not intimidated by the strong arm tactics and gave as good s he got which was good to see. Nev also seemed to relish the physical side of the game and was putting himself about.
A collapse midway through the second half was what ultimately saw the game drift away from the Rangers. A spell where 3-4 goals were conceded cheaply in quick succession after team errors led to heads dropping. Abrar salvaged some pride with a good finish after Mini’s pass had been dummied by Big Pete and slotted home nicely.
In truth the Rangers didn’t look like winning, but the score line flattered Omatha slightly. Rangers will hope for better at their next meeting.
Final score - Rangers 4 Omatha 11
Goals: Mini (2), Big Pete (1), Abrar (1)
Nev goal watch - 33
In the spring 2006 season the rangers were able to field the same team, or one alteration for about nine of the games in the season. This included a run of 7 games where 6 of them were the same team. This season has been a stark contrast and in the first six games not only have Rangers not had the same team for any consecutive games, they haven’t had the same team for any games! This is probably partly at fault for the disappointing start to the season. Mr T was in goal and the usuals Mini, Big Pete, Pie, Nev and Shiz were joined by Rangers stopgap Abrar, making his first appearance of the season to add some attacking flair. The warm up was thrown into chaos shortly before the kick-off as Big Pete in the latest in a long line of stupid attempts to injure a team-mate decided now was the perfect time to smash a shot right into Mr T’s nuts at some velocity. The pain was clear to see on Mr T’s face…an eye watering experience! The male equivalent of childbirth?
Omatha had a full squad and used power to intimidate the Rangers. A couple of early tackles by Henry were over the top to say the least and were lucky not to cause serious injury to both Pie and Abrar. Amusingly when he was pushed/shouldered back he threatened to “beat down on you number 3”, which made Mini chuckle.
Rangers fell behind, and were a couple down after some good finishing. Mr T seemed to have rubbed some life into his equipment and was playing well in the sticks. A goal was needed by Rangers and it came after a good exchange involving Abrar and Big Pete. Some well executed blocking off by Shiz enable Mini to curl the ball home with the outside of his right boot.
The usual problems existed for the Rangers, so I won’t dwell on them here. Omatha never ran away with the lead but looked quite comfortable throughout the first half. Mini, Big Pete and Abrar struggled to create space and shooting opportunities, and at times it seemed panicky in defence rather than the organisation we become used to.
Half time came and it was 4-1 or something similar. Rangers started the second half a little brighter and Big Pete was able to get his goal, 97 in total now for the blues. Mini also got a second after Abrar had a shot saved and Mini saw off Big Pete to lash home the rebound. Shiz was not having much luck in front of goal and both he and Pie were unable to convert chances after through balls from Mini. However, it was good running to get into the positions and certainly a big positive from the game.
Abrar continued to show why he is always welcome in the side with some excellent close control and skill. Big Pete was not intimidated by the strong arm tactics and gave as good s he got which was good to see. Nev also seemed to relish the physical side of the game and was putting himself about.
A collapse midway through the second half was what ultimately saw the game drift away from the Rangers. A spell where 3-4 goals were conceded cheaply in quick succession after team errors led to heads dropping. Abrar salvaged some pride with a good finish after Mini’s pass had been dummied by Big Pete and slotted home nicely.
In truth the Rangers didn’t look like winning, but the score line flattered Omatha slightly. Rangers will hope for better at their next meeting.
Final score - Rangers 4 Omatha 11
Goals: Mini (2), Big Pete (1), Abrar (1)
Nev goal watch - 33
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