Eden Stallions 3-0 Independiente Reserves

Another successful weekend for the Eden Stallions Non-Associated Football Club.

A relatively tight 1st half, with some missed chances by many and an opportunistic “chested” goal by Rob Kidd saw the Stals take a 1st half 1-0 lead. Their defence was relatively experienced, but their attack was as toothless as Syrett’s Mum. Time after time Nick, Dave, Joe and Markos shut them down, although perhaps to discredit our defence slightly, they had some big “motors” on them as our resident Greek put it.

The defensive midfield also worked well, with Keggie and Rob’s mate Andy both having good games. I did feel that we were not as strong out wide with the formation we had, but it was effective none-the-less.

In the second half, we came alive as the 35-40 year old bodies of our opposition started to tire. Hamish Syrett and Hamish Mckinlay both creating as well as finishing chances. Hamish Mckinlays goal in particular was a well worked piece by 4 or 5 players that oozed class.

The wind and the rain was no hindrance to our rampant dominance in the latter second half and it really could have been 5 or 6-0, a Miller free kick that just slid past the right hand post could have put the icing on the cake.

Of course there was more banter and name calling going on, especially when one of their players would kick the ball out unchallenged and then they would all yell “red ball” . Also when they called for every offside and every foul whether it was close or not.

Unfortunately there was no ref again, and myself, Owen, Rob Kidd and Dave Kidd had to share a quarter each. The other team didn’t have any subs so couldn’t help.

OG EDIT... After 2 games we already have a 3 point gap at the top. Excellent seeing as we can only get better. Except Miller's free kicks - there's no hope for them so the only set pieces you'll be taking in future are the goal kicks.