Wankas Draw with OYFC in Pre-season Friendly

Wankas FC drew with Old Yeller FC in a pre-season friendly at Lawrence Park on Sunday. The game was played in a competitive but friendly atmosphere, as both teams were looking to evaluate themselves prior to their opening games.

A soggy pitch made for an uncomfortable playing surface, and it was OYFC that settled first. OYFC may struggle in their first season as they have been placed in the Premier division, but they do have some talented players. And it was perhaps their most skillful player who opened the scoring. WFC's defense was still coming to terms with itself when a penetrating through-ball played in Paul Newman (formerly of WFC). In acres of space and alone with the keeper, Paul made no mistake in slotting home. This goal seemed to galvanize WFC, however, and the Wankas began to possess the ball for longer stretches. After a few forays on the attack, Ross Kenyon showed some nice close touch and won a free kick from an acute angle just outside the box. Aaron Gordon's FK to the near post caused chaos in the box as several Wankas had an opportunity before Schuyler Warehman fired off a shot from close range that must have the OYFC keeper still hurting. The deflection fell back to Aaron's feet, who lashed in a left-footer. 1-1 and game on.

WFC continued to mount pressure and withstand OYFC attacks, and another ball played up the left channel found Schuyler in behind the defense. His cut-back across the 6-yard box was met and bundled in by new boy Doug Starnes. 2-1 at the break.

The second half saw both sides lose a bit of intensity, and chances were at a minimum. As the half wore on, play continued to get sloppier. WFC had 2 good opportunities to seal the win, but nerves got the better of them, and this left the door open for a late equalizer. This came from a throw-in deep in WFC territory. Brad Loheide brought the ball down in the box, turned on 2 defenders, and managed to squeeze his shot under the cross bar. 2-2, and probably a fair result as neither side dominated for long.

All in all a good result, and the Wankas look to have a squad worthy of the league title. Consistency of attendance and play will be key, but the players are certainly available to do the job.

WFC Scoring: Aaron Gordon (unassisted), Doug Starnes (Schuyler Wareham)

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