Benalmadena 8th June

Match Report by the Commander

Blacks ….4 versus  Reds ….3

On an overcast and cloudy Costa morning, with rain in the air, 18 intrepid geriatrics nevertheless turned out for a 9 a side kick about.

With one drop out, Breck took charge of the whistle to referee what turned out to be an entertaining match. That said Dazza for the Reds made a shaky start with his first 5 touches the ball ending up every time at the feet of his opponents, naturally he blamed his new trainers and incurred the wrath of Keef in the process.

After 5 minutes, Alan, of DJ fame, put the Reds in front with an opportunist goal, this lead didn’t last for long however, when tricky Eddie for the Blacks intercepted a poor pass from Audrey to score making the score one apiece.

Then shortly after the start of the second session Dazza, of all people, hit a thunderbolt of a shot from 30 yards out past Kevo in goal or should I say an old fashion toe poke following a mis-pass from Rick to put the Reds 2-1 up.

He may not be able to pass a ball but he can occasionally score superb goals when the ball doesn’t fly out of the complex in the direction of Arroyo.

On 30 minutes, Johnny aka Puskas of Hungarian descent, playing in the unusual position for him, in goal for some unknown reason decided to go for a walk outside of his goal area, conceding a penalty for which Nigel for the Blacks made no mistake. 2-2.

Dave, at beginning of third session, tried one of his speculative long shots which just skimmed the crossbar with Dave the Bus well beaten in the Blacks goal.

A lovely move with tricky Eddie jumping over the ball to fool the Reds defence gave Rick, of flip flop fame, the easiest of chances to place the ball into the top corner of the net giving Dazza in goal no chance. 3-2 to Blacks.

Then Nigel, with a great turn, did Audrey like a kipper, to get his own back on her shuddering tackle on him last week, to score his second goal again giving Dazza no chance in the Reds goal.

4- 2 to Blacks.

The last session, after the statutory water break, was dominated by the more constructive Blacks midfield play of Kevo, Nigel and Dave Cab.

However, against the run of play, in added time just as the first few raindrops began to fall Dazza again hit another superb shot from distance as if to prove his first was no fluke and although he cannot pass a ball, he has  a thunderbolt of shot, albeit only  occasionally on target.

Full time 4-3 to the Blacks.

The conversation on the balcony afterwards was dominated by who had only put €4 in the whip plus a small round disc shaped battery, much to the disgust of the Commander.

Although, not admitted, as a result of using his persuasive interview skills the culprit was undoubtedly Dazza last up on the balcony after having a shower, although we don’t know why as he never broke into a sweat during the match. His partner in crime was Steve Mac, who although admitting he knew the culprit refused to disclose who it was.

The heavens then opened as if to confirm the skulduggery of the two culprits!