Benalmadena 22nd June

Match Report by H

REDS ….2 versus .BLACKS

Yet another fine day at the Polideportivo last Thursday with just one 10 aside game which started with a comedy of errors.

First of all, Audrey for the Reds miss hit a shot which never got anywhere near the goal, then Garry aka Biggles missing a sitter for the Blacks. This was followed by a very quiet Bambi still on jet lag following his escapades in New Orleans giving away a corner only for Yoza to then hit a blaster and for Dazza to do what he does best by saving with a solid belly block.

The match eventually settled down with the Reds having the better of the first session. No goals at the first statutory water break.

At the beginning of the second session, Yoza narrowly went wide with a shot following an astute pass from our oldest swinger Ken.

Somehow Audrey got away with a foul on Garry which Breck the referee chose to ignore. He eventually picked himself up off the astroturf and after brushing  himself down fortunately only suffering wounded pride with Audrey still profusely protesting her innocence.

Highlight of this session was Alvin’s shot on the Reds goal which cleared the 20 foot high security fencing with the ball heading towards the bull ring but fortunately landing in a tree.

At the water break Kevo climbed up the tree to recover the ball assisted by Dazza and it was only when looking down he realised if he had slipped there was a forty foot drop on the other side of the tree into the bull ring below. Fortunately it was a strong tree which just about managed to take his slim build.

No score again at the break.

The third session began with Garry by now having recovered from his trauma hitting a low shot into the Reds net which Alan the keeper should have saved. 1-0 to the Blacks against the ‘run’ of play.

Almost immediately Dave the Cab, with both knees heavily strapped, squared matters up with a fine volley from outside the area.

Then Keef’s mishit shot went under the feet of Klaus in the Blacks goal oblivious to the fact as goalie he was allowed to also use his hands. 2-1 to the Reds.

Yoza subsequently claimed that these two quick goals were as a result of him changing the Reds system in true Bielsa style himself being an avid Leeds fan with Keef alleging that the ball had deliberate top spin on it just like one of his pool shots.

The last session began with Yoza now strutting his stuff and going close with a terrific shot well saved by Rick in the Blacks goal, the latter dressed in attire of all the colours of the rainbow in an endeavour to put the opposition off when shooting on goal.

By now Audrey in goal for the Reds made an excellent save from Garry who was working his socks off to get his side back on equal terms without much success.

At this point Yoza was flagging feeling the after effects of a late night and early start having to take his mate Freddie Krueger to the airport.

Jan aka Chopper Smith then scythed down Jonny Puscas,  giving away a free kick as if stating anything Audrey can do I can do better.

Keef then had a terrific effort from distance going narrowly wide with Alvin Stardust in goal well beaten.

Garry for the Blacks eventually got the reward for his efforts with a goal slotting it past Audrey in the Reds goal to level the score at 2 apiece.

In the closing moments, Dazza was unfortunate not to get the winning goal when he hit the post with Audrey in goal well beaten, not forgetting to mention old fart Ken for the Reds constantly whingeing that nobody would pass to him.

The crocodile from Dundee then hit a clearance which unfortunately hit Chopper Harris full on in her face decking her to the ground giving her a bloody and bruised nose just like Rudolph one of Santa’s reindeer’s, this injury allegedly leaving her having to cancel a HOT date that evening.

FT 2-2.