FARM GO DOWN IN A CRACKER

Both teams entered the game with only one point from two games and it was Ingle Farm who started the better. The Farm settled much quicker on the ball and the with Vale keeper Andy Kokot pulled off two sensational saves to deny Matt Cocks from getting on the score sheet.

It was not long into the game when Matt Cocks seemed to ghost in behind the Vale defence and smash the ball into the top of the net only to be called offside by the lineman. A dubious decision as Matt appeared to be well onside. Moments later Cocks again found himself one on one and again slotted the ball away only to be denied for the second time by the lineman in minutes. Once again the hill erupted as Cocks appeared to be onside again. Who would have thought how much those mistakes would come back to haunt the Farm.

Against the runoff play, the Vale received a free kick when Dodd tackled the Vale player from behind just outside the box. A very well struck free by Darryl Maher put the Vale 1-0 up.

Even 1-0 down the Farm still seemed to have more of the play but the Vale started to create some half chances of their own.

The Vale doubled their lead on the 25 minute when a half cleared corner fell to Phil Orange who volleyed it home from the edge of the box. The goal lifted the Vale for the next 10 minutes as they controlled the play in search of a third goal.

The home team needed a lift and they got it when play maker Lachlan Campbell crossed a ball finding Matt Cox who headed home to bring the Farmers back into the game.

The Vale who gave up a two goal lead on the opening day of the season and did it again as the referee awarded the home team a penalty for hand ball that Cox coolly finished.

After the break the Farm was trying to stretch the Vale. For the first 10 minutes of the half the constant attack by the Farm had the Vale on the back foot and they where reverting to long balls out of defence to relieve the pressure. It was a long ball down the wing in the 55th minute which unstuck the Farm defence again when Michael Francis got on the end of an Orange cross before slotting it home to put the Vale up 3-2.

 Moments later Orange got his second of the game from a corner kick when he placed a left footer from 18 yards to make it 4-2.

Things got worse for the home team when Toby Dodd was given his marching orders. Both players appeared to dive onto the ball but it was Dodd who was slightly later then the Vale player. The referee had no choice but to send off Dodd.

With 10 men, the Farm was still pushing to close the Vale lead and we grabbed a lifeline when Paul Jones made it 4-3 from a volley on the edge of the box.

The Farm had to take risks and was unlucky not to get an equaliser as it appeared the Vale had 10 men and not the Farm.

The Vale dubiously sealed the win when Mark Burbridge teamed with Chris Nicholls before Burbridge found himself one-on-one against Greenwood, a very well taken finish put the Vale 5-3 ahead. How the referee missed the clear fowl on the Farm player moments before left most supporters wondering if the ref was watching the same game.

That was really the final moment of the game as the Vale won the game 5-3 and took the three points.

Ingle Farm coach Paul Simpson knows his team needs to tighten up defensively “We are playing good football but we are conceding some sloppy soft goals and we need to look at that quickly”.

We travelled north to play Tea Tree Gully on a warm autumn day. Bare 11 today and the late arrival of Drogba for the bench. No keeper, So Oggy put his hand up, some say for the only time that day! Gully had 6 subs and coming off a bye last week. Coach Wenger made some changes to try and strengthen up the defence (because of Oggy?) Anyway we were 4-0 down after only 20 minutes, including 2 very soft goals and an own goal. Gully didn’t seem to be on top but every attack lead to a goal, and yet to use any of their subs. Patto was playing a loan hand up front and got his deserved goal from a Vinnie corner with a great header. 2 minutes later it was 4-2 as Greg let go with a 30 yard screamer and we were back in the game. We knew we needed an early goal in the second half but it took Gully only 35 second to make it 5-2 with a powerfully header that even Oggy couldn’t stop. The rest became a blur as it was soon 8-2. Oggy made a few saves with his feet and knees, but refused to get his gloves dirty! A consolation goal by Patto, again with his head to make it 8-3. Even with the thumping we were able to provide Patto with some pretty good service and he could have had 4 of his own. Drogba came on and was told to follow the Gully forward around the park. So tight was he, that he followed him to the bench when he was subbed off. Then in the final minute Oggy was looking for a piggy back and decided to jump on the Gully forward resulting in a penalty, which was duly converted with the last kick of the game by the Gully keeper. So it ended 9-3.. Good value for the spectators. A disappointing result, but with no subs and no keeper, we just weren’t up to it. Still we all had a laugh in the change rooms at poor Oggys expense, who was last seen drinking with the Gully team. Good games from Vinny and Patto.

“I’ll try and keep it to 6” Oggy before the game

“Have some shots as the sun will have the keeper in his eyes”

Ingle Farm who lost 2-1 to the Downs last week dominated the first half against a Grove side who flogged Florina 10-1 in round one.

The Farmers took the lead on 20 minutes after some classy work from Lachlan Campbell, Campbell waltzed past two Grove defenders before turning another and smashing the ball into the top right corner of the goal.

Great news for everyone is that Distinctive Homes, builder of quality homes in South Australia for over 25 years has agreed to become a shirt sponsor of the Ingle Farm Soccer Club for the next 2 years.  Thanks to the hard work of Alan Leadbeater and Andy Parker, Distinctive Homes logo will be seen on the back of the new club strips for seasons 2011 & 2012.

 

NEW WESTERN SIDE LIGHTS

 

20/02/2010

 

Ingle Farm Soccer Club is proud to announce the completion of the western light towers as part of the clubs Walkley Park Development Plan.  These lights will greatly improve our training facilities and allow us to use more of the existing pitch and increase participation amongst our current men’s, women’s and over 35’s teams.  It will also help reduce wear and tear on the pitch as we can spread training over 80% of the pitch rather than the 35% that we have been used to.
 
This project was only possible due to funding from the Australian Federal Government which we are greatly appreciative of.  A project of this size for a developing club like ours would have been impossible without this vital Federal Funding.  Club President Jason Walker would like to personally thank the Honourable Mr Tony Zappia, Federal Labor member for Makin, for his help in us obtaining this funding.  Mr Zappia has always been a great supporter of our club from his days as Mayor of Salisbury to his current role as member for Makin.  I would also like to acknowledge the assistance provided the Honourable Mr Jack Snelling, member for Playford and his office, Mayor Gillian Aldridge from Salisbury Council, Counciler Julie Woodman, Former Councilor Ann Irvine, Mr David Clayton, Recreation and Open Space Planner for Salisbury Council, Mr Bill Bailey & Mr Alex Cichanowski from the South Australia Amateur Soccer League and Ms Wendy Carter from the Football Federation of South Australia for their help and assistance.  All of these parties are working towards the development of the Walkley Park area as a sustainable and mutli use facility for sport and recreation.