Wednesday 27 May 2009

We experienced that Zico moment last Friday.

I think it was Jack Taylor who blew up on a Brazilian corner depriving Zico of a goal
in the 1974 World Cup. We had that Zico moment when at 2-2 Big Dave scored for us as
the team following us on the pitch walked on. There is usually a rattle of the gate to signify the game is over but we must have missed it!!
The game was marked by Spizz playing a fine game and grabbing two goals for the opposition. I managed to keep him out for a possible third when I was in goal. For their side Alex played a fine game while Gashead Simon kept it tight in defence.
On our side we benefitted from getting a goal from a moving free kick. Mick K. hit the post after a conventional shot. This followed him trying to make the ball both curve and rise into the net. Not once but several times!! My dictum is to shoot as close to the goalkeeper as possible, since there is a good chance he would drop it into the net. However, two-two was a fair result.
Arsenal Simon is getting married but has assured us that this won't put a dampner on his regular participation on the pitch. He hoped that Arsenal would buy some centre halves.
Following the game we retired to the pub and the lads sang happy birthday to me, which was quite gratifying. At 51 surely I deserve a discount on the match fee!!
As it is Wednesday, thoughts go towards the European Cup. Let's hope it is a free flowing game. I am fed up of boring finals. Last year's one between Man Utd v Chelsea was a bit of a slugfest. Chelsea is the team of Alan M., who needs a run of games before he gets his shooting boots on.

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