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Kick it between the posts!

» Posted by Spud on 22-Jul-03

The fans were left tearing up their tickets in frustration after witnessing 180 minutes of goalless "action" at Kellyville on Saturday night. The first grade match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams unable to capitalise on golden opportunites to win the match. Balmain had two one-on-ones in the second half saved by the Kellyville keeper, the name "Kahn Catch" on the back of his shirt somewhat understating his powers. For Balmain, keeper Harry pulled off a man of the match performance, parrying shot after shot as well as doing his best impersonation of a salmon to pluck countless dangerous incoming crosses out of the air. The result sees the team's faint sniff of a chance of making the finals almost evaporated.

The reserve team were left with the bare minimum of 11 players after the late withdrawal of a couple of players. Despite this they gave a good account of themselves and dominated the match in the second half. A couple of last ditch saves, goal line clearances, and a shot that hit the post were all that stood between Balmain and victory. Sadly though it was enough and the game ended scoreless.