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The drew
2 - 2 against Aztec Warriors.
Another week another roller coaster ride, as after the highs
of our last performance we plunged towards the very average
this time around. Changes in the line up seemed to have unbalanced
the team, which resulted in this rather disjointed performance.
Playing uphill in the first half it was a rather defensive
display as the Warriors pressed forward hoping to capture
the Tornadoes scalps but the defence stood proud and rebuffed
all advances. However, offensively the Tornadoes lacked ideas
and conviction and rarely threatened to inflict damage on
the Warriors. All square at half time with no scores registered,
was on balance, due to the resilience of the Tornadoes defense
rather than the effectiveness of the team.
A stern half time lecture to the team would hopefully stiffen
their resolve and with the advantage of the slope we all hoped
and expected to see a revival of form. A sprinkling of tenacity
was seen from the start of the second half but this soon dissipated
as the Tornadoes conceded a soft goal when goalkeeper Mahon
let a back pass roll through his legs. Ryan Wright was thrown
into the fray as a replacement for the injured Carter and
his dynamism made an immediate impact in midfield, when from
a corner he won Graeme Wright stabbed home to equalise.
The Warriors stung into action counter attacked and it was
not long before the Tornadoes were behind again. Another mistake
was cruelly punished as the Warriors adopted a “no prisoner
policy” and converted a gift-wrapped tap in from a missed
ball. Time for the cavalry charge and two more substitutions
– Ryan Caller and Wizza Morrison replaced Graeme Wright
and William Gadsby. The pace, control and quality were immediately
in evidence and the goal traffic became distinctly one-way.
In injury time justice was done, when after a sustained period
of pressure Ryan Caller played the “get out of jail
card” and fired home an equaliser – did we not
breathe a sigh of relief?
This game is yet another one to be filed under the heading
‘far from convincing display’ - the Tornadoes
can raise their game for the big matches but have yet to develop
the art of killing off weaker opposition. Next weeks weather
warning looks to be forecasting an interesting clash as the
Tornadoes run headlong into the Hurricanes,
who have shown a much improved level of performance - remember
to bring your storm wear!
Parents Player of the Match – Cameron Glynn
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