Monday, November 28, 2011
Match preview: Kensington Athletic vs Loko
IMPORTANT: MIND NEW VENUE AND EARLY KICK OFF (10AM!!)
Competition: Sportsmans League Division 4
Opponents: Kensington Athletic (H)
Date: 4th December 2011
Kick Off Time: 10am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: King Georges Playing Fields, Kimber Road, Earlsfield,
SW18 4SS
Directions: Regular trains run from London Waterloo to the nearest station which is Earlsfield. The pitches are a ten to fifteen minute walk down Garratt Lane and across Kimber Road. Alternatively, email the team as someone who lives close by maybe driving down and will be able to pick you up.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Junior / Stefano / Steve / Chris / Ivan / Dave J / Gavyn / Ed / Terry / Imants / Renato / Dave K / Alejandro
Standby: Marcel, Igor, Joe
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sportsmans Div 4 Results
Sunday 20 November 2011
FC Lonsdale 0 v Bec United B 3
Kensington Athletic 6 v Pacific Sporting Jubilee 2
Lokomotiv Londres 10 v Northcote Falcons 2
South West Wolves 2 v Parklife B 1
The table has now been updated.
FC Lonsdale 0 v Bec United B 3
Kensington Athletic 6 v Pacific Sporting Jubilee 2
Lokomotiv Londres 10 v Northcote Falcons 2
South West Wolves 2 v Parklife B 1
The table has now been updated.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Match report - Loko - Northcote Falcons
Sunday 20th November 2011
Sportsman's League, Division 4
Lokomotiv Londres FC 10 v Northcote Falcons 2
Renato show delivers perfect 10
Loko turned up on time and in force today unlike the referee whose unpreparedness meant a late kick-off. But the old adage ‘”Good things come to those who wait” proved quite apt - in particular for a scout in attendance who’d come to check out two of our players with a view to offering them a professional football future in Turkey…
Northcote Falcons looked a decent team right from the start, passing the ball neatly on ILEA’s smooth surface and causing problems to the Railwaymen who seemed rather taken aback by the quality of the opposition. On a narrow pitch, the game was very tight from the start with a lot of the action taking place in midfield and Loko not being able to develop their game sufficiently against sturdy opposition.
Yet, on 13 minutes, Loko were awarded a free-kick thirty yards out, at 11 o’clock from the Northcote goal. Deliberations as to who was going to execute it were short lived as an assertive RENATO took a few steps forward and despatched a cannonball low to the left of their goalkeeper and into the net.
On 20 minutes, Dave J picked a ball in midfield and passed it to the left of DAVE K (pictured above) who took a shot from the edge of the box and scored number two.
This was followed ten minutes later by another RENATO goal who crucified their keeper from 7 yards out.
On 32 minutes, DAVID K, who was seemingly in no man’s land near the left hand side corner flag, took on a defender and, with his back to the goal, completely mystified his marker by backheeling the ball past him, brushed past another defender and scored with a shot from 4 yards out that beat the keeper to his near post.
Then followed a rare error by Junior who misjudged the trajectory of a shot and dropped the ball in front of one of their forwards only for Stefano to clear the goal-line to the relief of our keeper.
A fifth goal came soon after that where RENATO, again, lost two defenders and scored to the left of their keeper from 5 yards out.
Despite this flurry of goals and Loko now being in full control, the Falcons’heads never dropped. From a corner from the left of the Loko goal, their number 7 was two yards away from reducing the score but his shot over the bar will surely qualify for the Torres-Miss-A-Sitter-Award of the Year. Falcons were keeping the pressure on but were always on the receiving end of a Loko counterattack launched from our now dominant midfield.
Half-time: Loko 5 vs Nortcote Falcons 0
With the team playing superbly, manager Chris decided to stick with his starting line-up for the first 10 minutes of the second half. On 55 minutes, the three team changes resulted in a shaky few 15 minutes were the team didn’t look as focused – or was it a case of taking one's foot off the gas?
However, on 61 minutes, RENATO scored his fourth of the day by meeting a cross from the right from Imants and drilling his shot low down to the left of their keeper.
Our samba star was now scenting blood on a big scale and even tried to lob their keeper from 45 yards out a la Pele but his shot missed the goal by 3 yards. However, soon afterwards, RENATO managed a 5th by lobbing their keeper from 25 yards out.
However, on 70 minutes a corner from our left saw hesitancy in the box result in a consolation goal for the opposition. This was followed 9 minutes later by yet another goal for the Falcons where a shot low to the ground beat Junior from 15 yards out.
The Loko of old would have started panicking but there was never any chance of this happening despite a few lapses in concentration.
On 70 minutes, Terry, Imants and Renato exchanged passes 30 yards out and eventually released it onto DAVE K who strode into the box and beat the keeper with a diagonal shot for number 8 from 5 yards out.
This was followed by two almost carbon copy goals where, first, Terry’s corner from the left saw unchallenged RENATO head the ball just under the bar and then, following another cross from Imants on the left, RENATO crowned his performance with a tenth Loko goal.
With the exception of Marcel clattering into one of their forwards rather vigorously and almost leaving him for dead, the rest of the half passed off uneventfully as Loko were understandably catching their breath after what will remain a record-breaking score for the Railwaymen.
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal commented: ‘This is undoubtedly the performance of the season with everything clicking into place. A no-nonsense defence, a creative and aggressive midfield and dazzling forward play. A perfect ten indeed.
Man of the Match: Tough one this week…Not…Renato deserves the plaudits for his clinical performance today where every strike looked like it was going to result in a goal. This doesn’t take away though from the whole team performance where Dave K deserves a special mention for his three-goal spree and so does every single man on the pitch today.
Team line-up:
Junior
Stefano (then Serik, 55 minutes)
Steve
Chris
Ivan (then Marcel, 55 minutes)
Gavyn
Dave J (then Matthew, 55 minutes)
Terry
Imants
Dave K
Renato
Sportsman's League, Division 4
Lokomotiv Londres FC 10 v Northcote Falcons 2
Renato show delivers perfect 10
Loko turned up on time and in force today unlike the referee whose unpreparedness meant a late kick-off. But the old adage ‘”Good things come to those who wait” proved quite apt - in particular for a scout in attendance who’d come to check out two of our players with a view to offering them a professional football future in Turkey…
Northcote Falcons looked a decent team right from the start, passing the ball neatly on ILEA’s smooth surface and causing problems to the Railwaymen who seemed rather taken aback by the quality of the opposition. On a narrow pitch, the game was very tight from the start with a lot of the action taking place in midfield and Loko not being able to develop their game sufficiently against sturdy opposition.
Yet, on 13 minutes, Loko were awarded a free-kick thirty yards out, at 11 o’clock from the Northcote goal. Deliberations as to who was going to execute it were short lived as an assertive RENATO took a few steps forward and despatched a cannonball low to the left of their goalkeeper and into the net.
On 20 minutes, Dave J picked a ball in midfield and passed it to the left of DAVE K (pictured above) who took a shot from the edge of the box and scored number two.
This was followed ten minutes later by another RENATO goal who crucified their keeper from 7 yards out.
On 32 minutes, DAVID K, who was seemingly in no man’s land near the left hand side corner flag, took on a defender and, with his back to the goal, completely mystified his marker by backheeling the ball past him, brushed past another defender and scored with a shot from 4 yards out that beat the keeper to his near post.
Then followed a rare error by Junior who misjudged the trajectory of a shot and dropped the ball in front of one of their forwards only for Stefano to clear the goal-line to the relief of our keeper.
A fifth goal came soon after that where RENATO, again, lost two defenders and scored to the left of their keeper from 5 yards out.
Despite this flurry of goals and Loko now being in full control, the Falcons’heads never dropped. From a corner from the left of the Loko goal, their number 7 was two yards away from reducing the score but his shot over the bar will surely qualify for the Torres-Miss-A-Sitter-Award of the Year. Falcons were keeping the pressure on but were always on the receiving end of a Loko counterattack launched from our now dominant midfield.
Half-time: Loko 5 vs Nortcote Falcons 0
With the team playing superbly, manager Chris decided to stick with his starting line-up for the first 10 minutes of the second half. On 55 minutes, the three team changes resulted in a shaky few 15 minutes were the team didn’t look as focused – or was it a case of taking one's foot off the gas?
However, on 61 minutes, RENATO scored his fourth of the day by meeting a cross from the right from Imants and drilling his shot low down to the left of their keeper.
Our samba star was now scenting blood on a big scale and even tried to lob their keeper from 45 yards out a la Pele but his shot missed the goal by 3 yards. However, soon afterwards, RENATO managed a 5th by lobbing their keeper from 25 yards out.
However, on 70 minutes a corner from our left saw hesitancy in the box result in a consolation goal for the opposition. This was followed 9 minutes later by yet another goal for the Falcons where a shot low to the ground beat Junior from 15 yards out.
The Loko of old would have started panicking but there was never any chance of this happening despite a few lapses in concentration.
On 70 minutes, Terry, Imants and Renato exchanged passes 30 yards out and eventually released it onto DAVE K who strode into the box and beat the keeper with a diagonal shot for number 8 from 5 yards out.
This was followed by two almost carbon copy goals where, first, Terry’s corner from the left saw unchallenged RENATO head the ball just under the bar and then, following another cross from Imants on the left, RENATO crowned his performance with a tenth Loko goal.
With the exception of Marcel clattering into one of their forwards rather vigorously and almost leaving him for dead, the rest of the half passed off uneventfully as Loko were understandably catching their breath after what will remain a record-breaking score for the Railwaymen.
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal commented: ‘This is undoubtedly the performance of the season with everything clicking into place. A no-nonsense defence, a creative and aggressive midfield and dazzling forward play. A perfect ten indeed.
Man of the Match: Tough one this week…Not…Renato deserves the plaudits for his clinical performance today where every strike looked like it was going to result in a goal. This doesn’t take away though from the whole team performance where Dave K deserves a special mention for his three-goal spree and so does every single man on the pitch today.
Team line-up:
Junior
Stefano (then Serik, 55 minutes)
Steve
Chris
Ivan (then Marcel, 55 minutes)
Gavyn
Dave J (then Matthew, 55 minutes)
Terry
Imants
Dave K
Renato
Monday, November 14, 2011
Match preview: Loko vs Northcote Falcons
Competition: Sportsmans League Division 4
Opponents: Northcote Falcons (A)
Date: 20th November 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.30am
Meeting Time: 9.45am
Location: ILEA, Raynes Park Playing Fields, Raynes Park, SW20 9NB
Directions: Get the train from either London Waterloo (20 Min), Vauxhall (15 Min) or Clapham Junction (10 Min) direct to Raynes Park. Walk out of the station and head south down Grand Drive, about 15 Min walk to the playing fields on your left, just past the mini roundabout and road called Southway. See the map.
Subs: £6 (£3 subs/substituted)
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Squad: Junior, Stefano, Chris, Steve, Ivan, Marcel, Serik, Matthew, Dave J, Gavyn, Imants, Terry, Dave K
Standby: Dave F, Alejandro, Renato, Ed
Opponents: Northcote Falcons (A)
Date: 20th November 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.30am
Meeting Time: 9.45am
Location: ILEA, Raynes Park Playing Fields, Raynes Park, SW20 9NB
Directions: Get the train from either London Waterloo (20 Min), Vauxhall (15 Min) or Clapham Junction (10 Min) direct to Raynes Park. Walk out of the station and head south down Grand Drive, about 15 Min walk to the playing fields on your left, just past the mini roundabout and road called Southway. See the map.
Subs: £6 (£3 subs/substituted)
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Squad: Junior, Stefano, Chris, Steve, Ivan, Marcel, Serik, Matthew, Dave J, Gavyn, Imants, Terry, Dave K
Standby: Dave F, Alejandro, Renato, Ed
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Match report: Loko - Rhinos
Sunday 13th November 2011
Ron Halfacre Challenge Cup
Lokomotiv Londres FC 2 v London Rhinos 5
Loko succumb to Rhinos' attacks
Today’s match started in chaotic fashion with the referee reluctantly allowing the game to kick off 10 minutes late due to our goalkeeper Junior running late. Dave J also struggled to find the pitch and was asking Morris for directions over the mobile whilst both teams were observing two minutes’ silence to commemorate 11th November.
Junior turned up 10 minutes into the game and, regrettably, this meant that Marcel had to be taken off after having started in an unfamiliar position on the left wing. At this point, Loko were getting into their stride and fending off Rhinos’attacks relatively well despite their number 8 causing our defence problems with his dummies and pace and their midfield captain pulling the strings from midfield.
On 14 minutes, their forward outjumped Igor and headed what looked like a sure opener but Junior pulled off an incredible, instinctive save from 2 yards out.
On 19 minutes a corner from the left ended up with Morris trying to defend his goal but handling the ball. The ref immediately blew his whistle and, despite Junior’s gesticulations and attempts to put him off, their captain placed the ball low and hard to our goalie’s left and into the net.
Despite missing five regular players, Loko were holding their own valiantly and the two-division gap was not that obvious with Dave K and Terry in particular threatening the Rhinos’defence. On 32 minutes, Loko were awarded a free kick in a dangerous position on the edge of their box but Terry’s kick missed the Rhino goal by a couple of yards.
The game was on a knife’s edge with Loko's hopes riding high.
Half time: London Rhinos 1 – Loko 0
The second half started with the same ebb and flow but, despite fighting hard, our midfield was clearly lacking muscle and height and was having difficulties with our opponents’aerial play. Fortunately, the defence was coping well with Chris in particular sweeping up and Stefano (pictured) having one of his best games this season.
However, on 68 minutes a deep ball from midfield was not picked up and their forward outpaced Igor into the box, rounded oncoming Junior and slotted the ball into the empty net.
With the odds against them, the Railwaymen were still up for a scrap though and determined to go all out to reduce the deficit. On 72 minutes, TERRY lashed onto a ball from Alejandro and, finding himself one on one against their keeper who had advanced to the right edge of his box, he calmly lobbed the goalie with the ball rebounding into the empty net. A few more attacks from their fast forwards saw our defence get out of jail on a few occasions including their right winger missing a sitter from 1 yard out when his header flew over the crossbar.
But the turning point came on 79 minutes where Ivan who had run across the box to cover for Stefano handballed instinctively as their left winger’s cross was threatening to add a few more wrinkles to his face. The ref had no hesitation in blowing for a second penalty. With adrenalin kicking in, Junior tried to psych their captain out but, once again, the Rhinos’ number 10 despatched the ball low and hard to Junior’s left and into the net. A fourth goal followed 5 minutes later when Junior pushed a powerful shot away but onto the path of their unmarked forward who clipped the ball into the empty net unchallenged.
On 83 minutes, a ball from the edge of the box was deflected by their central defender onto his own upright into the path of SERIK who scored from 5 yards out. The renewed optimism and glimmer of hope were soon replaced by dejection though when Rhinos put the last nail in the Loko coffin with their number 9 drilling the ball low and hard into our goal from the right edge of our box. Despite a few attempts to restore pride, including a Dave K slalom past four Rhinos players, Loko were now seriously running out of juice with hopes of a ticket into the third round all but dashed.
Final score: Loko 2 – London Rhinos 5
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal said: ”We battled hard but Rhinos have pace, fitness and quality in attack. We gave them as good as we got but fatigue got the better of us today. Let's now focus on the league where we stand an excellent chance this season.’’
Man of the Match: Junior – Stunning reflexes, vocal presence and his usual winning attitude. Well done. Special mention to Chris, Stefano and Terry.
Line-up:
Terry (then Junior 10 mins)
Stefano
Igor
Chris
Ivan
Serik
Morris (then Dave J 55 mns)
Marcel (then Terry 10 mins)
Dave F
Alejandro
Dave K
Goals:
72 mins: TERRY lashed onto a ball from Alejandro and, finding himself one on one against their keeper who had advanced to the right edge of his box, he calmly lobbed the goalie with the ball rebounding into the empty net.
83 mins: A ball from the edge of the box was deflected by their central defender onto his own upright into the path of SERIK who scored from 5 yards out.
Ron Halfacre Challenge Cup
Lokomotiv Londres FC 2 v London Rhinos 5
Loko succumb to Rhinos' attacks
Today’s match started in chaotic fashion with the referee reluctantly allowing the game to kick off 10 minutes late due to our goalkeeper Junior running late. Dave J also struggled to find the pitch and was asking Morris for directions over the mobile whilst both teams were observing two minutes’ silence to commemorate 11th November.
Junior turned up 10 minutes into the game and, regrettably, this meant that Marcel had to be taken off after having started in an unfamiliar position on the left wing. At this point, Loko were getting into their stride and fending off Rhinos’attacks relatively well despite their number 8 causing our defence problems with his dummies and pace and their midfield captain pulling the strings from midfield.
On 14 minutes, their forward outjumped Igor and headed what looked like a sure opener but Junior pulled off an incredible, instinctive save from 2 yards out.
On 19 minutes a corner from the left ended up with Morris trying to defend his goal but handling the ball. The ref immediately blew his whistle and, despite Junior’s gesticulations and attempts to put him off, their captain placed the ball low and hard to our goalie’s left and into the net.
Despite missing five regular players, Loko were holding their own valiantly and the two-division gap was not that obvious with Dave K and Terry in particular threatening the Rhinos’defence. On 32 minutes, Loko were awarded a free kick in a dangerous position on the edge of their box but Terry’s kick missed the Rhino goal by a couple of yards.
The game was on a knife’s edge with Loko's hopes riding high.
Half time: London Rhinos 1 – Loko 0
The second half started with the same ebb and flow but, despite fighting hard, our midfield was clearly lacking muscle and height and was having difficulties with our opponents’aerial play. Fortunately, the defence was coping well with Chris in particular sweeping up and Stefano (pictured) having one of his best games this season.
However, on 68 minutes a deep ball from midfield was not picked up and their forward outpaced Igor into the box, rounded oncoming Junior and slotted the ball into the empty net.
With the odds against them, the Railwaymen were still up for a scrap though and determined to go all out to reduce the deficit. On 72 minutes, TERRY lashed onto a ball from Alejandro and, finding himself one on one against their keeper who had advanced to the right edge of his box, he calmly lobbed the goalie with the ball rebounding into the empty net. A few more attacks from their fast forwards saw our defence get out of jail on a few occasions including their right winger missing a sitter from 1 yard out when his header flew over the crossbar.
But the turning point came on 79 minutes where Ivan who had run across the box to cover for Stefano handballed instinctively as their left winger’s cross was threatening to add a few more wrinkles to his face. The ref had no hesitation in blowing for a second penalty. With adrenalin kicking in, Junior tried to psych their captain out but, once again, the Rhinos’ number 10 despatched the ball low and hard to Junior’s left and into the net. A fourth goal followed 5 minutes later when Junior pushed a powerful shot away but onto the path of their unmarked forward who clipped the ball into the empty net unchallenged.
On 83 minutes, a ball from the edge of the box was deflected by their central defender onto his own upright into the path of SERIK who scored from 5 yards out. The renewed optimism and glimmer of hope were soon replaced by dejection though when Rhinos put the last nail in the Loko coffin with their number 9 drilling the ball low and hard into our goal from the right edge of our box. Despite a few attempts to restore pride, including a Dave K slalom past four Rhinos players, Loko were now seriously running out of juice with hopes of a ticket into the third round all but dashed.
Final score: Loko 2 – London Rhinos 5
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal said: ”We battled hard but Rhinos have pace, fitness and quality in attack. We gave them as good as we got but fatigue got the better of us today. Let's now focus on the league where we stand an excellent chance this season.’’
Man of the Match: Junior – Stunning reflexes, vocal presence and his usual winning attitude. Well done. Special mention to Chris, Stefano and Terry.
Line-up:
Terry (then Junior 10 mins)
Stefano
Igor
Chris
Ivan
Serik
Morris (then Dave J 55 mns)
Marcel (then Terry 10 mins)
Dave F
Alejandro
Dave K
Goals:
72 mins: TERRY lashed onto a ball from Alejandro and, finding himself one on one against their keeper who had advanced to the right edge of his box, he calmly lobbed the goalie with the ball rebounding into the empty net.
83 mins: A ball from the edge of the box was deflected by their central defender onto his own upright into the path of SERIK who scored from 5 yards out.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Sportsmans Div 4 Results
Sunday 6 November 2011
FC Lonsdale 1 v Parklife B 3
Hurlingham Energie 0 v Lokomotiv Londres 2
Northcote Falcons 7 v Pacific Sporting Jubilee 1
South West Wolves 0 v Bec United 'B' 6
The table has now been updated.
FC Lonsdale 1 v Parklife B 3
Hurlingham Energie 0 v Lokomotiv Londres 2
Northcote Falcons 7 v Pacific Sporting Jubilee 1
South West Wolves 0 v Bec United 'B' 6
The table has now been updated.
Match preview: Loko vs London Rhinos
Competition: Ron Halfacre Challenge Cup
Opponents: London Rhinos (Div 2)
Kick Off Time: 10.00am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: King's House (formerly Civil Service) Sports Ground, Chiswick, W4 2SH, tel: 07990 521135
Directions: (Barnes Bridge crossing is by the platform heading towards london, once at end of barnes bridge, go down the steps and turn left and follow the path by the tracks until you come to a pathway (not the road) on your right with a sign for the King's House Civil Service Sports Ground, walk along the path until you reach the pavillion) [Parking Available]
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Junior, Stefano, Chris, Igor, Ivan, Marcel, Morris, Dave J, Dave F, Terry, Dave K, Alejandro, Serik
Opponents: London Rhinos (Div 2)
Kick Off Time: 10.00am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: King's House (formerly Civil Service) Sports Ground, Chiswick, W4 2SH, tel: 07990 521135
Directions: (Barnes Bridge crossing is by the platform heading towards london, once at end of barnes bridge, go down the steps and turn left and follow the path by the tracks until you come to a pathway (not the road) on your right with a sign for the King's House Civil Service Sports Ground, walk along the path until you reach the pavillion) [Parking Available]
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Junior, Stefano, Chris, Igor, Ivan, Marcel, Morris, Dave J, Dave F, Terry, Dave K, Alejandro, Serik
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Match report - Hurlingham Energie - Loko
Sunday 6th November 2011
Sportsmans League Division 4
Hurlingham Energie 0 v Lokomotiv Londres FC 2
Solid Loko performance yields result
Loko started their game at Roehampton Fields today with an almost new look team as five regular players were unavailable. Manager Chris decided to go for a balanced 4-4-2 with new boys Alejandro playing up front and Igor partnering Chris in central defence.
The game was also balanced from the outset with both teams trying to find their marks on a big pitch. Much of the battle was taking place in the middle of the park where Gavyn the Terminator was heading and tackling like a man possessed whilst Dave J was playing his highly effective game a la Scott Parker. Meanwhile, Imants was showing great touches and spraying the ball around despite being surrounded by two defenders on many occasions.
On 27 minutes, the ball was passed from midfield to Alejandro on the edge of the box who cleverly laid it on to TERRY (pictured) on his right who drilled it low and hard into the keeper’s bottom right corner from ten yards out.
Hurlingham Energie were trying to pass the ball around but had to resort to hopeful long balls down the wings but to no avail. Marshalled by Chris and captain-for-the-day Junior, the Loko defence were disciplined, solid and communicating well and keeping Hurlingham at bay.
Half time: Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 1
As things were ticking along nicely and Loko were in the lead, Chris decided to stick with the same team for the first 10 minutes. For the first 15 minutes, the flow of the game remained the same, namely box to box with few threatening incursions. Things were hotting up in midfield though where Gavyn was, again, taking no prisoners. Our opponents were getting hot under the collar though and were seemingly at a loss as to how to deal with him. The ref was remaining his cool self though and never let himself be influenced by Hurlingham’s complaints.
Then followed a series of corners where Loko could have put the game out of Hurlingham’s reach. From the first one, Ivan rose above two defenders but his goalbound header was cleared on the goal line. Then Morris, who’d come on for injured Dave F headed the ball in the direction of the goal but also saw his effort cleared. The third chance fell to Chris whose header wouldn’t go in either. This was followed by a free kick from Imants from the right hand side of their box but it flew high above their goal. Then Alejandro hit the crossbar from 8 yards out.
On 76 minutes, Imants got clipped on the foot in the box so the ref immediately awarded Loko a penalty. Then ensued a verbal “tug-of-war” between Imants and Terry who both felt confident they were the best man for the job. Terry won. He struck the penalty hard to the left of the keeper who dived the right way and saved it brilliantly. This was our third penalty miss in the last three attempts but Loko heads never dropped. From a through pass from midfield Alejandro found himself one on one on the keeper but scuffed his shot. Five minutes later, Alejandro again found himself clear on the right hand side of their box but skied it.
On 79 minutes, Alejandro again laid the ball on for MORRIS and our tireless Irishman slammed the ball in the roof of the net from 10 yards out.
Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 2
With 10 minutes to go and in a scene more reminiscent of a celebrating X Factor panel than a tense league match, three of their players clapped and cheered in unison as Gavyn eventually received a yellow card for a challenge on one of their players. Despite a last free kick on the edge of the box and a few furtive Energie attempts Loko were in cruise control and never looked like conceding especially with their pair of safe hands in goal.
Final score: Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 2
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal said: “A well deserved win for a solid, disciplined team where everybody played in their position. Credit to Hurlingham too for playing with a smile on their faces. Can’t wait for next week’s BIG cup game against Rhinos who are currently third, two divisions above us.”
Man of the Match: IMANTS - great passes, superb control and dominating in midfield despite the late night whisky drinking session! Special mention to Junior, Morris, Gavyn and Terry.
Line-up:
Junior
Stefano
Chris
Igor
Ivan (then Marcel 65’)
Dave J
Gavyn
Dave F (then Morris 55’)
Terry
Imants
Alejandro
Sportsmans League Division 4
Hurlingham Energie 0 v Lokomotiv Londres FC 2
Solid Loko performance yields result
Loko started their game at Roehampton Fields today with an almost new look team as five regular players were unavailable. Manager Chris decided to go for a balanced 4-4-2 with new boys Alejandro playing up front and Igor partnering Chris in central defence.
The game was also balanced from the outset with both teams trying to find their marks on a big pitch. Much of the battle was taking place in the middle of the park where Gavyn the Terminator was heading and tackling like a man possessed whilst Dave J was playing his highly effective game a la Scott Parker. Meanwhile, Imants was showing great touches and spraying the ball around despite being surrounded by two defenders on many occasions.
On 27 minutes, the ball was passed from midfield to Alejandro on the edge of the box who cleverly laid it on to TERRY (pictured) on his right who drilled it low and hard into the keeper’s bottom right corner from ten yards out.
Hurlingham Energie were trying to pass the ball around but had to resort to hopeful long balls down the wings but to no avail. Marshalled by Chris and captain-for-the-day Junior, the Loko defence were disciplined, solid and communicating well and keeping Hurlingham at bay.
Half time: Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 1
As things were ticking along nicely and Loko were in the lead, Chris decided to stick with the same team for the first 10 minutes. For the first 15 minutes, the flow of the game remained the same, namely box to box with few threatening incursions. Things were hotting up in midfield though where Gavyn was, again, taking no prisoners. Our opponents were getting hot under the collar though and were seemingly at a loss as to how to deal with him. The ref was remaining his cool self though and never let himself be influenced by Hurlingham’s complaints.
Then followed a series of corners where Loko could have put the game out of Hurlingham’s reach. From the first one, Ivan rose above two defenders but his goalbound header was cleared on the goal line. Then Morris, who’d come on for injured Dave F headed the ball in the direction of the goal but also saw his effort cleared. The third chance fell to Chris whose header wouldn’t go in either. This was followed by a free kick from Imants from the right hand side of their box but it flew high above their goal. Then Alejandro hit the crossbar from 8 yards out.
On 76 minutes, Imants got clipped on the foot in the box so the ref immediately awarded Loko a penalty. Then ensued a verbal “tug-of-war” between Imants and Terry who both felt confident they were the best man for the job. Terry won. He struck the penalty hard to the left of the keeper who dived the right way and saved it brilliantly. This was our third penalty miss in the last three attempts but Loko heads never dropped. From a through pass from midfield Alejandro found himself one on one on the keeper but scuffed his shot. Five minutes later, Alejandro again found himself clear on the right hand side of their box but skied it.
On 79 minutes, Alejandro again laid the ball on for MORRIS and our tireless Irishman slammed the ball in the roof of the net from 10 yards out.
Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 2
With 10 minutes to go and in a scene more reminiscent of a celebrating X Factor panel than a tense league match, three of their players clapped and cheered in unison as Gavyn eventually received a yellow card for a challenge on one of their players. Despite a last free kick on the edge of the box and a few furtive Energie attempts Loko were in cruise control and never looked like conceding especially with their pair of safe hands in goal.
Final score: Hurlingham Energie 0 – Loko 2
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal said: “A well deserved win for a solid, disciplined team where everybody played in their position. Credit to Hurlingham too for playing with a smile on their faces. Can’t wait for next week’s BIG cup game against Rhinos who are currently third, two divisions above us.”
Man of the Match: IMANTS - great passes, superb control and dominating in midfield despite the late night whisky drinking session! Special mention to Junior, Morris, Gavyn and Terry.
Line-up:
Junior
Stefano
Chris
Igor
Ivan (then Marcel 65’)
Dave J
Gavyn
Dave F (then Morris 55’)
Terry
Imants
Alejandro
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Match preview: Hurlingham Energie vs Loko
Competition: Sportsmans League Division 4
Opponents: Hurlingham Energie
Date: 6th November 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.00am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: Roehampton Playing Fields, Dover House Rd, Putney, SW15
Click here for streetmap location
Nearest train stations: Barnes or Putney (Overground), 25 minutes' walk.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
Squad: Junior / Stefano / Ivan / Gavyn / Morris / Michael / Chris / Marcel / Terry / Dave F / Dave J / Igor / Alejandro
Previous Meetings: None
Opponents: Hurlingham Energie
Date: 6th November 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.00am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: Roehampton Playing Fields, Dover House Rd, Putney, SW15
Click here for streetmap location
Nearest train stations: Barnes or Putney (Overground), 25 minutes' walk.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
Squad: Junior / Stefano / Ivan / Gavyn / Morris / Michael / Chris / Marcel / Terry / Dave F / Dave J / Igor / Alejandro
Previous Meetings: None
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