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Archive for "May 2003"

I’ll have eight thanks

The Tigers finally showed the killer touch in front of goal in dealing out a 4-0 spanking away to the East Coast Magic at the weekend. In truth it could have been much more as the first half linesman’s arm went up and down quicker than a poker machine handle every time Balmain got near [...]

Lithgow match postponed

The upcoming fixture scheduled for Saturday 17th May against Lithgow has been postponed due to this week’s deluge. The local council has decided to close all grounds in the area until next week.

Kosciuszko keeper denies Tigers victory

Some outstanding goalkeeping frustrated Balmain away to Kosciuszko, as the home side just barely hung on for a scoreless draw. To be fair, the Tigers dominated the game and had more chances than a game of monopoly. Kosciuszko did bugger all apart from almost stealing the game at the end with their one good chance [...]

Alex Shain’s injury shocker

Sadly it has been confirmed that Alex Shain has suffered a clean break to his lower left leg. The injury was the result of a shin clash in the first half of Saturday’s reserve grade win over Prospect United. The Balmain club doctor advises that Alex will be sidelined for up to 12 months, which [...]

Firsts whipped by league leaders

A dire first half left the Tigers requiring a second half miracle in their 5-2 loss to league leaders Prospect United on Saturday. Apart from a Has Reda penalty, there was little first half joy for the Tigers faithful as the boys went into the sheds on the receiving end of a 4-1 scoreline. The [...]

Last minute equaliser saves the day

Paulo Gravina was in his own words, “da Man!” on Sunday as his injury time shot, cleverly disguised as a cross, floated into the top corner to rescue the Tigers in their 2-2 draw away to relegation candidates Gazy Lansvale. Gazy took the lead midway through the first half as they caught the Tigers short [...]