Man Utd NZ vs Onehunga

Well, we were lucky to get the game over before the Warriors game and the approaching storm. Other than that, not much else went right as the blues little Scotsman scored four easy goals. Mike Tull got one back, but we simply failed to keep our shape and they overwelmed us 5-1, after only leading 1-0 at half-time.

NEXT WEEK is the big one as Manchester United NZ play their 200th game.

BE THERE ...

Man Utd NZ v North Shore

The New Zealand version of Manchester United took the field against North Shore at Allen Hill Stadium.
This game is quickly becoming a players favourite as North Shore, like Takapuna, are mostly ex-players and the games are played in a good spirit.
We were short once more, but as usual the team really knuckles down when you have no subs. The line up was Mike in goal, Marc, Phil, Matt (NS), Phil 2 in d, Rowan, KJ, James, Steve M in the middle and Mike T and Jan up front. The pace was full on but the United defence held together with Phil and North Shore Matt working well, and we created numerous chances up front with Rowan playing hot on the wing, but again we couldn’t put them away. Then the Shore got a fluke deflection and went one up and then they scored a classy headed goal. So we went into half-time down, for the FIRST time this season and most undeservedly because we had played some wonderful football.
The talk was all positive and when we took the field again we were on fire with shots hitting the crossbar and just missing as our wingers tore them apart and KJ waltzed down the middle, but it was our goal scoring genius Mike Tull that scored our first with a classy strikers goal, pirouetting on one foot and slamming the ball home, absolute class, then Jan thundered home another thirty yard blockbuster and it was all locked up.
Our attack was now on fire and when Mike hit the crossbar again we thought it was only a matter of time, but a tragedy was looming when the Shore winger skipped down the line, he was well covered and the lone striker also covered, then all we heard was a sickening crack and Steve Mellor covering the striker bit the dust, giving the striker a near open goal which he took. We again continued attacking but couldn’t get that vital chance and then in the dying minutes, we had a clear runaway chance and the ref blew fulltime ! (damn Norwest trick that one).

But we had played the superior football and went to the showers and bar, feeling great with our performance. Thanks to all the guys and all the generous lady supporters especially the vocal ones !!

Onehunga in two weeks and THEN we have a return game against North Shore, this is the Manchester United NZSC Sunday football teams 200th game !!! ALL PLAYERS and ex PLAYERS are most welcome.