Cutters 2-5 Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights clawed back from 2 goals down to record a 5-2 win in their game vs Cutters. The real man of the match was undoubtedly the referee who demonstrated that his talents are clearly wasted recording videos and writing match reports. Cutters took the lead with two early first half goals. Friday Night Lights clicked into gear and managed to restore parity. Friday Night Lights took their chances in the second half and managed to deny Cutters a way back into the game. Cutter first loss of the post-season and a valuable win for the Lights who stay top of the "B" League Table.
Bluestreak 3-1 Kearney's Army
Bluestreak kept the pressure on Friday Night Lights with their win vs Kearney's Army. Bluestreak took the lead in the 20th minute by virtue of a penalty kick. They went close 5 minutes later with a good shot producing a save from the Kearney's keeper. In the closing minutes of the half, Kearneys put pressure on Bluestreak, but the Bluestreak defence managed to contain the Kearneys attack forcing them wide or into shots from difficult angles. Bluestreak came out strong in the second half with some of their better chances coming from set pieces (video of FK below). In the 42nd minute, a dipping corner to the front post was dealt and the follow up shot from Bluestreak was saved well by the Kearney's keeper. Bluestreak notched another two goals in the second half while Kearney's sole goal came from the penalty spot in the 45th minute (video below).
Boca Seniors 2-0 Team Lightning
A tight first half saw half chances for both sides. A long shot from Boca's Dion around the 10 minute mark was the first chance registered but it didn't trouble the Lightning goal. Lightning's best chance of the half came from an infield run from defender Ciaran Likely (video below). The right footed strike forced a great save from the Boca goalkeeper. Boca kept prodding in the second half trying to find a way through the Lightening defence. A well whipped inswinging free kick in the 40th minute looked troublesome for Lightning but the keeper got two firm hands behind the ball and the defence cleared up. The deadlock was broken in the 50th with a Boca penalty. The penalty rattled off the cross bar and was adjudged to have crossed the line. Video below for those that want to decide for themselves. Lightning pushed for an equaliser and left themselves exposed at the back. A long ball through the middle caught Lightning out and the Boca forward was able to lift the ball over the helpless Lightning keeper. A big three points for Boca Seniors as they go top of the table.