Balaga Tongo 3-5 Route 1 Football

Due to the injury sustained by Deano last week he was forced to sit out Tongo's match against the league leaders. Damo Kennedy, aka Webzeseseses brother was drafted in to play in goals. Blake moved into midfield, a position he's all too familiar with as this was the position he began his Balaga career, before moving into goals to cover for former player and long time fan Bundy(joint inventor for BOC). Tom O'C partnered Phil O'D in defense with Kevin B in midfield and Webz up front.

Another good start from Balaga was squashed after some slack defending from midfield and defense. Easy balls were given to the league leaders and Balaga paid the price and found themselves 2-0 down soon after kick off. The ship was steadied though as Tom O'C got his 4th goal of the champaign with a sweetly struck shot which was set up by Blaker's. Webz was having a difficult time up front getting free from his marker while elementary mistakes were being made all over the pitch by Tongo. An attempt to run the ball out of defense saw Balaga go 3-1 down. Soon afterwards Blake made his 2nd assist of the game for Webz to score his 9th goal of the season which moved him to 7th in the overall goal scorers charts. Route 1 football began to push further and further forward and left gaps in defense which the Cucumbers capitalized on. The ball landed to Blake in midfield and he slid the ball through to Kevin all on his own in Route 1's back line. Kevin scored with only the keeper to beat. 3-3, Blakes 3rd assist of the match and Kevin's 3rd goal of the season. Once again though Balaga ended the half in arrears with a 4th goal for Route 1 before the break.

Balaga contemplated moving Blake into goals for the second half as Webz was finding it tough up front to get free from the big Route 1 defender who was doing a good marking job. It was decided to leave Damo in goals and Blake move up front with Webz dropping back into a midfield role. A much closer second half again saw little chances. Phil hit the post at one stage as he moved into a more attacking role. Balaga were caught a few times and nearly paid the price as a neat one two carved open the defense and left Damo stranded. The subsequent shot beat Damo but Webz got back to handle on the line and concede a penalty. A yellow card followed which saw Webz sidelined for 10 minutes. Things didnt look as bleak soon afterwards though as the Route 1 player saw his penalty brilliantly saved by Damo. A barrage of Route 1 attacks saw save after save by Damo and last ditch tackles by Tom O'C. Eventually though the break through came and Balaga conceded their 5th of the game. 5-3 being the final score. Another disappointment but a heavy training session is planned for Saturday in the Franciscan Well where tactics will be discussed and probably forgotten.

The norm these days seems to be that Balaga dont turn up for the first half of the game. An issue which has plagued their entire existence really.