WFC once again rued early missed opportunities and failed to take maximum points. Starting the first half with a very strong wind at their backs, WFC attacked non-stop for the opening 45 minutes. WFC saw many opportunities go begging, as their sharpness in front of goal remains to be found. 0-0 at the break.
WFC picked up the 2nd half where they ended the first and began to create more opportunities. Good passing and movement up the left flank saw Ross Kenyon collect the ball 40 yards from goal, beat a couple defenders, and then slot home. Not long after, a similar play on the right side saw Ross Kenyon get to the byline before sliding a ball across the 6 yard box, which Ross Klippel side-footed in. Unfortunately, a 2-0 lead is dangerous for WFC. A counter-attack saw AmaZulu's best attacking threat isolated on the left wing. Matt Collins seemingly did enough to slow his progress, but the attacker unleashed a 35-yard rocket that was simply unstoppable. This goal galvanized the Zulus, while undermining the confidence of the WFC goalie and defense. The midfield failed to possess the ball, causing more chaos at the back. A tying goal was inevitable as bickering and general malaise crept into the yellow shirts. Failing to keep their composure, WFC were forced to hold on near the end in order to keep a point instead of claiming all 3 deservedly. Final: 2-2
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (unassisted), Ross Klippel (Ross Kenyon)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Wankas Stumble on the Road
WFC continued their history of poor travel as they fell 5-3 to ISC Renegades. Wankas started very slow and found themselves down 3-0 at halftime.
The 2nd half started just as the 1st ended, with WFC enduring some back luck as a clearance deflected directly into the path of a Renegade attacker. 4-0 Renegades. But this finally seemed to rouse the Wankas from their slumber, and suddenly they found their stride. WFC went on to dominate play for the next half hour, with Ross Klippel and Ross Kenyon starting things off. Klippel served a teasing ball into the box that allowed Kenyon to head home from close range. Minutes later, a scramble in the box saw Brett Sommers turn home Ross Klippel's effort for a second. 4-2 and momentum shifting. More pressure saw another cross into the box, which Brett Sommers slipped on for Andy Hughes to quickly settle and slot under the goalie. Dreams of another southside comeback were put on ice, though, as WFC saw a potential penalty shout denied, only to give up what appeared to be an identical foul in the area on the Renegades counter-attack. 5-3 Renegades. WFC mounted a few more attacks, but defeat was inevitable.
WFC must find a cure for their slide soon, as this loss drops them to third in the table having played more games than any other team.
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (Ross Klippel), Brett Sommers (Ross Klippel), Andy Hughes (Brett Sommers)
The 2nd half started just as the 1st ended, with WFC enduring some back luck as a clearance deflected directly into the path of a Renegade attacker. 4-0 Renegades. But this finally seemed to rouse the Wankas from their slumber, and suddenly they found their stride. WFC went on to dominate play for the next half hour, with Ross Klippel and Ross Kenyon starting things off. Klippel served a teasing ball into the box that allowed Kenyon to head home from close range. Minutes later, a scramble in the box saw Brett Sommers turn home Ross Klippel's effort for a second. 4-2 and momentum shifting. More pressure saw another cross into the box, which Brett Sommers slipped on for Andy Hughes to quickly settle and slot under the goalie. Dreams of another southside comeback were put on ice, though, as WFC saw a potential penalty shout denied, only to give up what appeared to be an identical foul in the area on the Renegades counter-attack. 5-3 Renegades. WFC mounted a few more attacks, but defeat was inevitable.
WFC must find a cure for their slide soon, as this loss drops them to third in the table having played more games than any other team.
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (Ross Klippel), Brett Sommers (Ross Klippel), Andy Hughes (Brett Sommers)
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