Corrimal Rangers Junior Soccer Club

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It was a great match: fast-paced end-to-end play with many close scoring chances. The Sydney team attacked all game with Corrimal defending grimly and counter attacking at every opportunity.

Corrimal scored in the first quarter of the game and maintained their lead late into the second half. Just when it looked like we would hang on for victory, Sydney scored a late equaliser (three minutes to go by my watch).

The golden goal extra time was an anti-climax as the goal came shortly after kick-off. Sydney attacked down the right hand side and crossed a ball which went right over the defence. One of their players chased the ball, it looked like it was going out, he kicked it over his head and somehow it looped over the keeper and ended up in the net (I still can’t work out how it went in from where he was).

Corrimal probably had the better of the scoring chances with two fine efforts hitting the post & crossbar, but we just couldn’t deliver the knockout blow. The team was understandably disappointed but accepted defeat with good grace. The captain Allister made a fine speech at the presentation.

I’m sure our team earned the respect of everyone there for the courageous effort they displayed and their sportsmanship in defeat. As president of the club it was a great day for Corrimal even if we didn’t return home with the prize. I certainly enjoyed the experience.

Reg Brown

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