Chirnside Park Football Club

Sunday 25^th July 2010 – Chirnside Park 10.4.64 def Forest Hill 6.8.44

Best: Upton, Jenkins, Muzza, DMcK, Pasinati, Thomas, Oates, Berry & Cat

Goals: Pasinati 2, Thomas 1, Cat 1, DMcK 1, Bruno 1, Fritsch 1, Douls 1, Muzza 1, Bollen 1.

The Vets played fourth placed Forest Hill in what turned out to be a terrific game of footy.  

The first term was very even with both sides playing good attacking footy. The late withdrawal of Swanks caused a reshuffle of the side however, the inclusion of quality midfielders in Troy & Shorty certainly lifted the side. Muzza was racking up possessions and applying much needed defensive pressure in the forward line and at the first change we were a goal up.

We stepped up a gear in the second quarter and managed to slam home 5 goals to 2. Upo and Karl were providing plenty of run from half back while the boys in the mid field were providing clearances from the stoppages. Unfortunately we lost Douls who looked set for a big game with a calf strain and Stickers rolled his ankle which left us light on in defence. The much spoken about 1% efforts were very evident during this quarter as we went into ½ time with a handy 21 point lead.

The feeling amongst the boys at half time was terrific, however AB stressed that Forest Hill were a quality outfit and would certainly fight back in the second half. Sure enough Forest Hill came out and kicked a couple of quick goals putting them right back in the contest. As a result of this DMcK started to assert his authority on a wing and Cat and Paz were working hard around the ground. Stickers re-taped his ankle and toughed out the game and in typical fashion was rock solid in the last line of defence. The old warrior PB was proving to be reliable as ever as he provided a much needed target at CHF and slotted our only goal for the term.

The last quarter was a real slog, particularly the first 10mins with both sides tiring but still attacking the ball with the same ferocity shown in the opening ¼. DMcK who had played a terrific second ½ broke free and slotted the sealer with 8 mins left on the clock. Overall it was a great game and a terrific team effort to account for a side that has played off in finals the last five years.

Our final game for the year is on 8^th August against Wantirna South.

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