Cinema-Blend-southperthunitedfc

As you are all aware, the club will be once again competing in the amateur premier league after being crowned Division 1 Champions for the 2010 season. This means that, in order to be competitive, we'll need to be fitter and stronger than in past seasons. This also applies to the Metro and Division 5 squads; after a couple of settling-in seasons the club really wants the D5 squad to compete for promotion in 2011.

So, pre-season training will start a couple of weeks earlier than usual this coming season. The first training session will be Tuesday 18th January and we'll have intraclub friendlies on January 23rd and 30th and aim for proper practice matches from Sunday 6th February. We will try to keep pre-season training as interesting and varied as we can. Let Mike Jennings (0408 916 520) or Tom Griffiths (0419 892 130) know if you have any suggestions for pre-season training or squad bonding exercises.

The club is considering a couple of options with regards to Premier League squad coaches and will make a decision on this some time during pre-season. Tom Griffiths will once again provide support to the first team coach and Tom will be running pre-season until that appointment is finalised.

Hi everyone,

The club will be having a casual kickaround every Tuesday from 7pm over the off-season. We'll need to stay off the two main pitches so if you head down, please use other areas of the reserve. We want to make sure the pitches are in the best possible condition for the 2011 season.

Squark!
Sammy the Seagul

Sunday 26 September 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. North Lake FC (Away)

Details
Ground: Spanish Club A, Baker Court
Time: Ressies - 12noon, Firsts - 12.45pm
Kit: White, White, White
Squads: Ressies - Craig B, Gerry, James C, Matt, Casey, Nocci, Neil, James W, Marko, Chris S, Stevie, Lumir, Neil M, Will, Shaun B
Firsts - Steve, Dave, Shannon, Sam, Leo, Will, Chris S, Mike, Chris H, Neil M, Scott, Shawn

Lets finish it in style ressies!

Sunday 19 September 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Suburbs Utd (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Oval
Time: Reserves - 11.45am, Firsts - 12.45pm
Kit: White shirt and shorts, Blue socks
Squads: Reserves - Craig B, Gerry, Casey, Clint, Nocci, Neil D, James W, Lumir, Stevie, Gary W, Marko, Boxy, Chris S
Firsts - Stevie, Chris P, Dave, Sam, Greg H, Mike, Chris H, Matt, Chris S, Shawn, Shannon, James W

Football West will be presenting the first team with the First Division Trophy before the game (2.30pm) so make sure you first teamers are down and ready.

Come on Ressies!

Champeeoneh Champeeonneh

Ole Ole Ole!

Sunday 12 September 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Gwellup Croatia (Away)

Details
Ground: Croatian Sporting Complex
Time: Reserves - 12noon, First -12.45pm
Kit: Bring white and blue socks
Squads: Reserves - Craig B, Gerry, Clint, Ben, Casey, Nocci, Neil D, Lumir, Steve, James W, Chris S, Gary, Brendan, Alvin
Firsts - Stevie, Shannon, Dave, Sam, Chris P, Matt, Chris H, Neil M, Shawn, Willie, Scott, James C, Alvin

Division 4/ 5 tournament

Round 2

Opponents: Canning City

Venue: Away @ Burrendah Reserve, Burrendah Boulevard opposite Southlands Shopping centre (and subway) click here for Map


First Team Kick Off: 3:00 (be there no later than 2:00)

Squad:

1. Scotty (gk)
2. Leo
3. Hannes(c)
4. Farrey
   
5. Wongy
6. Chiz
7. Lloyd
8. Mark
9. Stu
10. Bapi
11. Nick
    
12. Oli M
13. Dempsey

Kit: Bring both White and Blue socks

Sunday 5 September 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. CN Canning International (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Oval
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts - 12.45pm
Kit: All white
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Casey, Ben, Gerry, Clint, Chris S, Nocci, Neil D, James W, Lumir, Stevie, Craig B, Alvin
Firsts - Stevie, Sam, Dave, Matt, Chris P, Mike, Chris H, Neil M, James C, Shawn, Scott, Alvin, James W
Technical Area Occupants: Neil D, Tom, Colin, Willie
Fans: 1.Stan 2.Pete 3.Butsy 4.Jean-Marc 5.Clare

Two huge games, against what we should expect to be tough opposition. Lets get back to winning ways Ressies, and Firsts lets wrap it up in style!

COME ON LADS!!!!!!!!!!

Division 4/ 5 tournament

Round 3 - Final Round

Opponents: UWA - Nedlands FC

Venue: Home @ Challenger Reserve

First Team Kick Off: 3:00 (be there no later than 1:45)

Squad:

1. Cody (gk)
2. Leo
3. Hannes(c)
4. Alvin
5. Wongy
6. Thierry
7. Lloyd
8. Davey Lake
9. Stu
10. Bapi
11. Nick
12. Dempsey
13. Farrey

Kit: All White

The D1 reserves were knocked out of the cup last night against top of the table Premier League side U.W.A. 2-1. The lads bossed the game from the outset and the majority of the game was played in U.W.A.'s defensive third. Lumir came close with some shots from the edge of the box and James Cochrane just failed to connect with a back post header. Against the run of the play the referee awarded a penalty, much to the dismay of everyone (including UWA). 90% of referees would have given a free-kick to the defender, but unfortunately we had a ref from the 10% category. 1-0 down at half time.

No changes at HT and South's attacked from the start, Stevey Webster scored a perfectly good headed equaliser, only for the partially retarded linesman to rule it offside, again to the dismay of everyone except the officials. South's piled on the pressure and it was made to count on the hour mark when Webster expertly chipped the keeper from 35 yards for 1-1. Both sides fought hard for the winner, and it came for UWA with 15 minutes to go after a scuffed clearance fell to the feet of the UWA striker to slot home from the pen spot.

South's poured forward in search of an equaliser but it wasn't to be. But there were so many positives to take from the game. We outplayed a UWA team that is currently sitting top of the Premier League - if this game is anything to judge by, then we'll be just fine in the Premier League next season.

SQUARK!

Hi guys,

This Wednesday night (6:30pm kick off) it is the reserves cup semi-final vs. U.W.A. We are playing at: Maida Vale Reservce, Acacia Road, Maida Vale.

The ground is around 40 minutes drive from the central city, so allow plenty of time to get there if you can. It is out past the airport.

The Squad is:
Steve Webster
Chris Platt
Chris Howarth
Chris Steele
Ben
Sam
Clint
Gerry
Lumir
Nocci
Casey
James Cochrane
Neil D.
Craig Breen
Zarjynt

Let Tom Griffiths or Neil D. know if you are unable to play, otherwise it is assumed that you'll be there.

For other players not in the squad, try to get down to the ground to support the lads.

Sunday 29 August 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Whitford City (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Oval
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts 12.30
Kit: All white
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Clint, Ben, Alvin, Gerry, Nocci, Neil D, James W, Stevie, Lumir, Chris P, Chris H, Casey
Firsts - Stevie, James C, Sam, Matt, Dave, Chris P, Chris H, Neil M, Willie, Shawn, Colin, James W, Scott

Biggest game of the season so far for both teams, lets make sure we're up for it!

see you tomorrow

Team News

Last league game of the season!!!!

Opponent: Morley City

Venue: Noranda Sporting Complex, 85 McGilvary Rd,Noranda see map

Reserve Kick Off: 12:45 (be there for 11:45 and stay behind for a drink and support the firsts)

First Team Kick Off: 3:00 (be there no later than 2:00, try and come early to support the ressies last game)

Squads
Reserve team: Scotty (gk), Nick, Dempsey, McShane, Hilly, Corke (c), Jamie, Davey Lake, Lee, Wes, Chenzo, Farrey, Johnny, Mitch

First team: Ash (gk), Leo, Hannes(c), Alvin, Wongy, Scotty, Lloyd, Mark, Stu, Bapi, Mitch, Oli M, Thierry, The Shan-man.

Kit: All White

First Division League Tables

Sunday 22 August 2010
First Division League Result
SPU .v. Ballajura (Away)

Firsts
Ballajura 0 - 2 South Perth United
Scorers: Shawn, Willie

Ressies
Ballajura 0 - 2 South Perth United
Scorers: Stevie, Lumir

Superb results for both teams - sets us both up nicely for some pivotal games against Whitfords next week! Well done lads.

Bring it on!!!

Sunday 22 August 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Ballajura (Away)

Details
Ground: Kingfisher Reserve
Time: Ressies 12noon, Firsts 12.45pm
Kit: All white
Squads: Firsts - Stevie, Dave, Sam, Chris P, Greg H, Mike, Chris H, Colin, Neil M, Willie, Shawn, James C, Shannon
Reserves - Cody, Ben, Gerry, Clint, Casey, Neil D, Chris S, Nocci, Lumir, Stevie, James C, Shannon, James W, Chris H, Chris P

Huge couple of games again for both teams this week, 3pts each will help cement our respective top spots further - First teamers make sure you get down a bit earlier this week to support the Ressies

Cheers

Team News

Opposition: Fraser Park (last home game of the season!!!!)

Venue: Home game - Challenger Reserve

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: White Socks

Reserves: Chiz (gk), Ryan, Dempsey, Hilly(c), Farrey, Chris Chen, Nick, Dave Lake, Jamie, Lee, Shane, Oliver Lazare, Wes

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Oli Mamet, Lloyd, Hannes (c), Scott, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Stu, Wongy, Mark, Mitch!!!


if your aren't on the list and are available to play sunday call Leo

South Perth United FC
Fantasy Football League

If you're interested in joining our league, go to the EPL website choose your squad, and enter our league using the following code - 704510-161499

Be quick however the season kicks off tonight and squads need to be finalised no later than 6.30pm tonight (Sat) to be eligible for the first game.

Hope to see you there!

Sunday 15 August 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Hammersley Rovers (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Oval
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.45pm
Kit: All white
Squads: Reserves - Craig B, Ben, Gerry, Shannon, Clint, Neil D, Nocci, James W, Greg H, Stevie, Lumir, Chris S, Casey
Firsts - Stevie, Dave, Sam, Chris P, Dan R, Mike, Chris H, Matt, Willie, Shawn, Neil M, Colin, Shannon

Big big week for both teams this week, lets make sure we're all down there ready to make it another 3 points each!

See you down there

Team News

Opposition: UWA - Nedlands

Venue: Home game - Challenger Reserve

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: White Socks

Reserves: Chiz (gk), Ryan, Dempsey, Hilly(c), Farrey, Chris Chen/Oli, Nick, Dave Lake, Scotty, Jamie, Mitch, Lloyd, Richard, Shane

First Team: Scotty (gk), Leo, Wes, Thierry, Hannes (c), D-Lo, Oli, Scott, Alvin/Dan, Nathan, Simon, Stu, Wongy


if your aren't on the list and are available to play sunday call Leo

Sunday 8 August 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Lynwood United (Away)

Details
Ground: Hossack Reserve A
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.45pm
Kit: All white
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Gerry, Shannon, Casey, James C, Stevie, Neil D, James W, Lumir, Chris Steel, Zarjnt, Chris Platt
Firsts - Stevie, Sam, Dave, Matt, Chris P, Mike, Chris H, Col, Shawn, Willie, Neil, James C, James W

Team News

Opposition: Melville City

Venue: Len Shearer Reserve,corner of Marmion St and Marcus Ave Booragoon -See Map

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 1:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: All White

Reserves: Chiz (gk), Ryan, Dempsey, Hilly(superstar 2.0)(c), Chris Chen, Nick, Dave Lake, Gary, Shane, Jamie, Lee, Oliver, Farrey

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Mark, Dan, Hannes (c), Wongy, Scott, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Stu, Mitch, D-lo

On a magical night in Stirling, South Perth D1 ressies turned in an outstanding performance abundant with poise, determination and no little skill. They faced a young and hungry Quinns team that started brightly. Gerry coped well with a lightning fast youngling on the Quinns right wing that gave him some challenges in the early stages. But Quinns were stunned with Gerry ventured forward and whipped in a cross that a defender sliced in to his own net after 20 minutes. South Perth were in the accendency and came close to increasing their lead on a couple of occasions.

But a clumsy foul by Boxy in first half injury time presented Quinns with a free kick in a dangerous position. After a couple of deflections the ball was belted home for a 1-1 scoreline and Quinns buzzing. But South Perth weren't finished, a cross in to the box was headed clear ... but only to the dangerous Daniella Nocciolino, who belted it home with his left foot for a 2-1 advantage at the half.

Quinns pilled on the pressure early in the second half and Steve Webster was at his exceptional best in goal to deny some good chances for Quinns. Craig Breen and Casey were superb at the back and headed away the repeated long balls from Quinns. South's had a couple of chances as the game progressed and only some last ditch defending from Quinns prevented a third. Experience saw South's through to the semis for the second year running. Well done lads!

Stay tuned for the semi final draw on Friday 13th August.

Sunday 1 August 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. North Perth (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Oval
Kit: all white
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.45pm
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Clint, Casey, Benny, Nocci, Neil D, Boxy, Marko, Stevie, James W, Lumir, Gerry, Zarjnt, Shannon, Chirs S, Shawn
Firsts - Stevie, Dave C, Matty, Sam, Chris P, Mike, Chris H, Col, Shawn, Willie, Neil M, Shannon, James W

See you there lads!

Team News

Opposition: Quinns FC

Venue: Home Game

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: White Socks

Reserves: Leo (gk), Ryan, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Chris Chen, Shane, Dave Lake, Farrey, Jamie, Mitch, Dempsey

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Nick, Dan, Baker, Hannes (c), Wongy, Oliver, Lee Alvin, Simon, Stu.

Sunday 25 July 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Kingsley (Away)

Details
Ground: Chichester Park A, 165 Trappers Drive, Woodvale
Time: Reserves - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.45pm
Kit: All white but bring both white and blue socks
Squads: Firsts - Stevie, Dave, Matt, Chris P, Sam, Colin, Neil, Mike, Chris H, Willy, Shannon, James W, Benny, James C
Reserves: Cody, Clint, Casey, Nocci, Benny, Neil D, Blue Steele, James W, Lumir, Stevie, Zarjnt, James C, Marko, Shaun B, Shawn C, Chris P

Lets make sure its another 3pts for both teams tomorrow.

See you then!

Team News

Opposition: Swan United

Venue: Swan View Park, Morrison Rd Swan View - See Map

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: White Socks

Reserves: Ryan (gk), Alvin, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Lloyd, Nick, Dave Lake, Farrey, Dempsey, Jamie, Mitch, Shane.

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, John Keogh, Dan, Baker, Hannes (c) Wongy, Oliver, Scott, Lee, Nathan, Simon, Stu,

Reserves

South Perth United D5 2 - Canning City 6

Scorers: D.Lake, O.Lazare

First Team

South Perth United D5 2 - Canning City 1

Scorers: M.Wong, N. Chisholm



Well done lads good win!

Reserves

South Perth United D5 2 - Perth Hills United 3

Scorers: R.Armstrong, B.Farr

First Team

South Perth United D5 2 - Perth Hills United 3

Scorers: C. Henderson, N. Chisholm (pen)

Sunday 11 July 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. BB United (Away)

Details
Ground: Bosnia Hercegovenian Ctr
Time: Reserves - 11.45am, Firsts 1.45pm
Kit: Blue shirt, white shorts, blue socks (still bring white socks as well)
Squads: Reserves - Craig B, Benny, Casey, Clint, James W, James C, Blue Steel, Neil D, Nocci, Stevie, Lumir, Zarjnt, Greg, Joxer
Firsts - Stevie, Sam, Shannon, Col, Scott, Mike, Willy, Chris P, Chris H, Neil M, Dave C, Matty, Craig G

Those of you that have the first & ressies blue kits please text Neil D and confirm (0437 887 236)

See you there lads!

Team News

Opposition: Perth Hills United

Venue: Harry Riseborough Oval, Hartung St, Mundaring- See Map

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45 AT THE LATEST)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 1:00 AT THE LATEST)
Kit: Blue Shirts, White Shirts White Socks.

Reserves: Leo (gk), Shane, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Lloyd, Dave Lake, Jamie, Mitch, Baker, Richard, Lee, Farrey

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Dan, Wongy, Hannes (c), Romain, Oli, Scott, Alvin, Nathan, D-lowe, Stu

Sunday 20 June 2010
First Division League Results
SPU .v. Suburbs United (Away)

Firsts
Suburbs United 0 - 6 South Perth United
Scorers: Willy (4), James W, Scott

Ressies
Suburbs United 3 - 6 South Perth United
Scorers: Lumir (4), Casey, Zarjnt

Excellent results lads!

Sunday 20 June 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Suburbs United (Away)

Details
Ground: Centenary Park
Time: Ressies - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.45pm
Kit: Bring blue socks
Squads: Firsts - Stevie, Dave C, Matt, Chris P, Shannon, Mike, Chris H, Neil, Will, James W, Scott
Ressies - Stevie, Gerry, Nocci, Joxer, John, Cody, Boxy, Marko, Clint, Gary W, Shannon, Zarjnt

SAMMY SEAGULL QUIZ

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Portugal .v. Brazil

LIVE! at the SPU Clubhouse

Following the success of our "Opening Ceremony" Night the club will be holding another feast of football on Friday 25 June 2010. Serving up the football fare will be Portugal and Brazil so there should be plenty of quality to satisfy even the most crippling hunger.

Elevating this top night to a great night will be the SAMMY SEAGULL QUIZ. Teams of four will battle it out to prove their mental dexterity and put pay to the rumour that all soccer players are wallys! The QUIZ will start at 8pm and be finished in time for kick off. If you are interested in entering a team identify your 3 equally intellectual mates and submit your team name to Barman Gary.

Deadline for Quiz Team Entries is Thursday 24 June. Entry $20 a team. Please make sure you make your interest known to either Barman Gary, Tom or Neil prior to that time though so we can plan for numbers.

Once again refreshments will be available through the night from Barman Gary as usual.

Cheers
Sammy the Seagull (Quiz Master)

Team News
Opposition: Morley City
Venue: home at Challenger Reserves
Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)
Kit: All White
Reserves: JJ (gk), Ryan, Johnny, Superstar 2.0, Corke (c), Chris Chen, Nick, Dave Lake, Gary, Jamie, Baker, Richard, Lee
First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Tim, Superstar, Hannes (c), Oli, Scott, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Stu, Farrey, Wongy

Reserves
Fraser Park 2 - South Perth 1
Scorer: Nick

First Team
Fraser Park 2 - South Perth 3
Scorers: Dan, Chiz, S. McCormack

Sunday 6 June 2010
First Division League Results
SPU .v. CN Canning International (Away)

Firsts
CN Canning Int 0 - 2 South Perth Utd
Scorers - Matt (pen), Craig

Reserves
CN Canning Int 1 - 2 South Perth Utd
Scorers - Shawn, Stevie

Well done lads!

Sunday 6 June 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. CN Canning International (Away)

Details
Ground: Wilson Park, Kent Street
Time: Firsts - 1.45pm, Reserves - 11.45am
Kit: Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Blue Socks
Squads: Firsts - Stevie, Shannon, Mike, Colin, Neil, Chris H, Willy, Dave, Matty, Scott, Sam, Craig, Chris P
Reserves - Cody, Gerry, James C, James W, Benny, Clint, Stevie, Boxy, Shawn, Nocci, Casey, Zajnt, JP

Good luck lads - see you Sunday.

Hi lads,

As most of you have heard, I ruptured the ACL in my right knee (as well as doing some other related damage) in a practice game about 3 weeks ago. I've had reconstructive surgery on the knee this week and have begun the long road to recovery. Hopefully it will all go well and I'll be ready for go for pre-season 2011.

I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words and support over the past few weeks - it really does help to keep the spirits up, so thank very much.

I'll still see you around the club, watching as you all show off with your two functioning legs.

Cheers,
Tommy

Team News

Opposition: Fraser Park

Venue: Fraser Park, Fraser Park Rd, Victoria Park - See Map

Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)

Kit: Blue Socks

Reserves: JJ (gk), Ryan, Johnny, Hilly(superstar 2.0), Corke (c), Chris Chen, Nick, Dave Lake, Gary, Wesley, Jamie, Mitch, Baker, Richard, Lee

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Tim, Superstar, Thierry, Hannes (c), Romain, Oli, Scott, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Stu, Farrey

SUPER SUNDAY CUP BLOCKBUSTER

Division 1 Reserve Cup Fixture
SPU .v. South Perth Div 5 Res (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Reserve
Time: 11.30
Kit: Super smooth white shirts - shorts / socks tbc
Squad: To be announced 1 hour before kick-off...... if you're playing you'll know....

Team News
Reserve Cup Match
Opposition: South Perth United Division 1
Venue: Home @ Challenger
Kick Off: 12:30 (be there for 11:30)
Kit: Nipple Chaffing Blue Tops, White Shorts & Blue socks
Reserves: Ash (gk), Hannes, Scott, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Chris Chen, Nick, Lee, Romain, Darryl, Chris Platt, Baker, Mitch.

Reserves
South Perth D5 -3 : UWA - Nedlands - 2
Scorers: S. McCormack (3)

Highlights: Scotty scoring a perfect hat-trick, Ryans dive roll.

First Team
South Perth D5 - 3 : UWA - Nedlands - 3
Scorers: Nathan (2), D-Lowe

Highlights: nice brace from Chiz and great celebration from D-Lowe

Sunday 23 May 2010
First Division League Result
SPU .v. Whitford City (Away)

First Team
Whitford City 1 - 4 South Perth United
Scorers - Matt, Scott, Neil, Colin

Reserve Team
Whitford City 2 - 1 South Perth United
Scorer - James C

Unlucky Ressies - Well done firsts!

Sunday 23 May 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Whitford City (Away)

Details
Ground: Warrandyte Reserve
Time: Reserves 11.45am, Firsts 1.45pm
Kit: Most likely white but bring both white and blue socks
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Benny, Clint, Nocci, Boxy, Shawn, James W, Gerry, Stevie, JP, Casey, James C, Dave H, Zarjnt, Lloyd
Firsts - Steve, Matt, Dave C, Mike, Colin, Shannon, Chris H, Neil, Craig, Scott, Willy, Chris P, Sam.

Good luck lads - lets get back to winning ways!

Team News
Opposition: UWA-Nedlands FC
Venue: Away @ McGillivary Oval B, Mt Claremont - map
Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)
Kit: All white

Reserves: JJ (gk), Ryan, Scott, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Chris Chen, Nick, Lee, Gary, Naween, Dave Lake, Baker, Shane

First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Tim, Darryl, Wongy, Hannes (c), Romain, Oli, Mark, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Wes, Thierry

Reserves Game
South Perth 0 : Melville City 3
Scorers:


First Team
South Perth 4: Melville City 1
Scorers: Nathan, Darryl, Mark, Mitch

Sunday 16 May 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Ballajura (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Reserve
Time: Reserves - 11.45am, Firsts - 1.30pm
Kit: White, white, white
Squads: Reserves - Benny, Clint, Boxy, Nocci, Chris Platt, Steve, JP, Casey, Shawn, Gary, Zarjnt
Firsts - Steve, Sam, Matt, Shannon, James C, Colin, Chris H, Mike, James W, Craig, Scott, Shawn, Dave H, Benny

Good luck lads - do it for Tom!

Team News
Opposition: Melville City
Venue: Home @ challenger reserve
Kick Off: Reserves 12:45 (be there for 11:45 for setting up)
First Team 3:00 (be there for 2:00 AT THE LATEST)
Kit: All white
Reserves: JJ (gk), Ryan, Scott, Johnny, Hilly, Corke (c), Chris Chen, Nick, Thierry, Gary, Wesley, Naween, Mitch, Baker
First Team: Ash (gk), Leo, Tim, Darryl, Wongy, Hannes (c), Romain, Oli, Mark, Alvin, Nathan, Simon, Lee, Farrey

After the long trip up the freeway the ressies seemed to be suffering from some sort of jet lag? Two defensive lapses let quinns get an early lead. South Perth 5's pulled one back through great work on the left from Romain who found Mitch unmarked to tap home. Quinns got another goal before the half. Second half was all quinns who scored two more goals. Richard Armstrong came off second best in challenge and what we thought was a break is actually ligament damage. We hope Richard makes a speedy recovery.

Final score: Quinns FC - 5 : South 5's - 1
Scorer: Mitch

The 5's first team were looking to continue their good away form and for large spells of the game were very unlucky to not have got a goal for their first half dominance. Nathan, mark, Alvin and D-lo all came close to giving Souths 5's a first half lead. The second half continued in the same fashion. Chris platt coming close with a free kick, Nathan had a few more chances and wongy had a chance fall to his weaker foot but rose over the bar. Quinns tried to press with the wind advantage, and came close hitting the stanchion and the side netting. They thought the got the winner in the last minute but it was ruled out for hand ball.

Final score: Quinns FC - 0 : South Perth - 0

Sunday 9th May 2010
First Division League Results
SPU .v. Hamersley Rovers (Away)

First Team
Hamersley Rovers 2 - 3 South Perth United
Scorers - Scott, Matt (2)

Reserve Team
Hamersley Rovers 1 - 1 South Perth United
Scorer - Shawn

Great results lads - in difficult conditions!

Sunday 9 May 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Hamersley Rovers (Away)

Details
Ground: Carine Open Space (link)
Time: Reserves 11.45am, Firsts 1.45pm
Kit: Blue - bring blue and white socks
Squads: Reserves - Cody, Clint, Sam, Gerry, Tom, Nocci, Boxy, JP, Casey, Stevie, Shawn, Lumir, Craig B
Firsts - Stevie, Dave, Shannon, Matt, Willy, James W, James C, Col, Neil, Mike, Chris H, Scott, Mike

Good luck lads!

Team News
Blue socks both teams
make sure you allow for enough time to get up there
Ground: Gumblossom Oval, Corner of Tapping Way and Quinns Road, Quinns Rock (north of Clarkson) Click here for Map

Reserves be there for 11:45 kick of at 12:45
Reserves: JJ (gk), Nick, Johnny, Hilly, Ryan, Naween, Lee, Gary, Baker, Scott, Richard, Thierry, Mitch, Chris Chen

First Team be there for 2:00 kick off at 3:00
First Team: Ashley (gk), Leo, Chris Platt, Dempsey, Wongy, Simon, Hannes (c), Alvin, Mark, D-Lo, Davey Lake, Romain, Nathan

Reserve Cup Game
South Perth D5 2 : Maddington Eagles 1
Scorers: Platt (pen), Chen

Sunday 2 May 2010
First Division Reserve Cup Fixture
SPU .v. Olympic Kingsway (Away)

Details
Ground: Kingsway Sports Complex (link)
Time: 11.30am
Kit: TBC - bring white socks & blue socks
Squad: Reserves - Craig B, Sam, Clint, Gerry, Benny, Tom, Nocci, Shawn Box, Lumir, Stevie, James C, Chris H, Scott, JP

First team lads, make sure you get down to Kingsway to support the Ressies!

All the best lads!

Team News
Reserve Game only
Kick off at 12:30 be there for 11:30!!!!

Squad: Ash, Corke, Josh Hill, Josh Baker, Scott McCormack, Mark McCormack, Nick Sasche, Chris Chen, Platt, Thierry, Romain, Mitchell, Johnny Radford, Hannes Holly.

Reserve Game
South Perth 3 - Swan United 3
Goals: Nick, Shane Woods, Gary Doyle


First Team
South Perth 2 - Swan United 6
Goals: Mark McCormack, Nathan Chisholm

Sunday 25 April 2010
First Division League Results
SPU .v. Lynwood United (Home)

First Team
South Perth 2 - 0 Lynwood United
Goalscorers - Scott, Matt
Table - (link)

Reserve Team
South Perth 3 - 1 Lynwood United
Goalscorers - Tom, Sam, Simon
Table - (link)

Excellent results lads!

Sunday 25 April 2010
First Division League Fixture
SPU .v. Lynwood United (Home)

Details
Ground: Challenger Reserve
Time: Reserves - 12 noon, Firsts - 2pm
Kit: White socks, white shorts (bring blue socks just in case)
Squads: Firsts - Stevie, Dave C, Matt, Shannon, Colin, Mike, Neil, James W, Willy, Chris H, Craig G, Scott, James C
Reserves: Cody, Gerry, Sam, Benny, Clint, Dan N, Shawn Box, Tom, Lumir, Stevie, JP, Craig B, Dave H

Good luck lads!

Team News

Reserves
K.O at 12:45 (be there for 11:45)

Ashley N
Josh B
Josh H
Scott Mc
Corke
Mitch
Johnny
Nick
Thierry
Richard
Chris C
Naween
Gary D
Shane
Ryan


First Team
K.O at 3:00 (be there for 1:45)

JJ
Leo
Oli
Tim
Michael W
Chris P
Lee P
Simon B
Brendan
Dave L
Stu
Alvin
Mark
Nathan

Reserve Game

It was an unusually hot autumn day, and the ressies were looking for two wins in two games. After a few early exchanges it was canning who took the lead. But south perth rallied back some great work from baker and Scotty freed up mitch but his shot was well wide of the goal. South Perth got their equalizer when baker played a through ball up for mitch who got to the byline and and put the ball across the goal where div 5 debutant codi tapped in from close range. Before the half south Perth went 2-1 up mitch was played through again, this time he lifted the ball over the on rushing keeper. The second half started in similar fashion and a mix up in the canning defence let Wes through one on one with the keeper, but he fluffed his lines and his shot went wide. That was last clear cut chance south Perth had. Canning got an equalizer and South Perths legs where fading quick and a few defensive errors saw canning get another three goals.

Final Score South Perth 2 - Canning City 5

Highlights: Some cracking Saves from JJ, great performance by Josh Baker

The first team got back to winning ways but took the long road getting there. The game was pretty much back and forth until canning got a free kick in the ball in then caught out the defence's offside trap and a free header in the box saw souths go a goal down. Ten minutes later Leo Peter fouled his man in the box and a penalty was awarded to Canning. A sense of defeat crept in as the canning forward converted from the spot. However Canning celebrations where cut short as the referee order a re-take. The Canning forward stepped up and hit the ball high onto the crossbar and out. Game on!!

Oli and Stu battled well in the midfield as did Nathan in an unfamilar role behind the striker. It was their good work that set > romain through who got hacked down! penalty shouts came from the fans and players but it a free kick an inch outside the box. Nathan stepped up and from the left of the goal curled the ball around the wall (looked more like a garden fence) inside the far post. Canning threw everything at the Souths but great work from Wongy and debutant Chris Platt kept them. A moment of slackless allowed canning to put a few passes together and a long range pot shot managed to squeeze passed an outstretched Codi.

On the back foot again Souths rallied together some flamboyant skill from Stu and D-Lo provided some entertainment for the supporters, they really made some noise when an injured romain got past his man to equalize. It stayed like that till half time. The second half was played in similar fashion to the first half both sides squandered opportunities and some great saves from Codi kept souths in the game. About 20 mins to go south Perth got a through deep in the Canning half. Leo launched the ball into the 6 yard box. Canning failed to clear properly and great determination from D-Lo allowed him to win the ball and pass to Brendan whose left foot cross come shot looked to be going over the bar but then dipped in under the keepers far post.
Souths held on to secure a vital win.

Final Score South Perth 3 - Canning City 2

Highlights:the penalty miss that changed the game, Stu's nutmegs and flick over the defender

Sunday 18 April
First Division League Results
Division 1 .v. North Perth (Away)

Firsts
North Perth 1 - 4 South Perth
Goalscorers - James W, Craig (2), Scott

Reserves
North Perth 1 - 1 South Perth
Goalscorer - Stevie

Well done lads!

Sunday 18 April 2010
First Division - League Fixture
Division 1 .v. North Perth (Away)

Details
Venue: Woodville Reserve A (Link)
Time: Reserves - 12 noon, Firsts - 2pm
Kit: Bring both white & blue socks
Squads: First Team - Steve W, Dave C, Matt, Shannon, Willy, Mike, Neil, James W, Scott, Craig, Shawn, Dave H, Chris H, Alex.
Reserve Team - Ashley, Tom, Dan Nocci, Marko, Shawn Box, Greg, Sam, Clint, Steve W, James, Alex, Gerry, Lumir, Benny.

For me this is the most eagerly awaited derby game of the weekend - squark!

See you on sunday!

Team News

Reserves 12:45 K.o be there for 11:45

JJ Jose
Shane Woods
Josh Baker
Scott McCormack
Ryan Shreini
Wes Makins
Chris Chen
Peter Corke
Gary Doyle
Josh Hill
Mitch
Richard Armstrong
Naween Zohab
Thierry
Codi



First Team
Codi
Leo Peter
Chris Platt
Lee Platt
Tim Dempsey
Oliver Mamet
Mchael Wongy
Brendan Farr
Stu Baker
Dave Lake
Darryl Lowe
Simon Baptista
Romain
Nathan Chisholm

First team game

Seriously WTF happened, disgraceful performance.

final score South Perth Div 5 1 Perth Hills 10 (thats right TEN)

Highlight: The reserve team game

Reserve Game
The reserves game welcomed back a few old faces to the starting line up, Naween and Wes returned from being sidelined and a cameo role at the back for Leo. From the start South Perth looked to take the game to Perth Hills and their efforts paid off when Wes Makins scored the first goal of the campaign, shortly after that Richard Armstrong got the second. A dubious goal was given to Perth Hills when a headed shot seemed to have crossed the line after a fantastic save from Dayle. South Perth then continued attacking when a long ball from the back found Scott who set Thierry through to cross the ball for Mitch to score with what can only be described as his mid section. Not long after Naween was adjudged to have fouled in the box and a penalty was awarded against South Perth. Dayle came up to the taker to psych him out placed the ball on the spot and walked back into his goal. the taker confidently stepped up and struck the ball into the top left corner, where Dayle lept like a Canadian salmon with hang time that would make Michael Jordan jealous to tip the ball wide of the goal with the tips of his fingers** At half time 3-1.

Perth Hills applied more pressure but it was South Perth that got the next goal through Mitch for his second of the game. another suspect goal was given to Perth Hills when the ref failed to spot a blatant offside. South Perth pretty much took control of the game from that point with another goal from Richard Armstrong and an own goal completed the rout.

Final Score Div 5 ressies 6 Perth Hills 2

** actual penalty save may differ to the one described

Highlight: Solid performance from the ressies

League Fixture - Sunday 11 April
Division 1 Reserve Team .v. Kingsley
Home (Challenger Oval)
11.30am

Squad
Tom
Dan Nocci
Shawn Box
Marko
Greg H
Sam
Ashley N
Cody
Steve W
Clint
Gerry
Lumir
Benny
Ashley
Dave H

League Fixture - Sunday 11 April
Division 1 First Team .v. Kingsley
Home (Challenger Oval)
2pm

Squad
Stevie
Dave C
Matt
Colin
Neil
Mike
Willy
Chris H
Shannon
James
Scott
Craig
Shawn
Dave H

Team News

Reserve Team
Be there for 11:45 kick off at 12:45

Dayle
Leo
Ryan
Johnny
Scott
J. Baker
Thierry
Richard
Naween
Mitch (c)
Wes
Chris Chen
Corke
Gary Doyle



First Team
Be there for 1:00 kick off at 3:00

JJ
Leo
Oli
Dempsey
Wongy
Lee
Alvin
Stu
Simon
Dave Lake (c)
Farrey
D-Lo
Romain

The first competitive game of the season didn't go to well for the Div 5 lads when within the first 5 minutes they found themselves 0-1 down. South Perth then got a goal back 10 mins later when a clever free kick from Leo Peter released full back Michael Wong down the left his cross into the box then fell to Dave Lake who blasted the ball pass the keeper to equalise. South Perth then were the better side for most of the first half, Simon and Alvin had chances and every Kingsley attack was dealt with by the defence or JJ.

It was hard to see which team were Div 1 at times until 3 minutes from half time Kingsley scored from a corner and a minute later got another goal to make it 1-3 at half time. Thats all South Perth had 10 mins into the second half Kingsley made it 1-4. Heads were down after that and shot from Stu Baker and Leo Peter over the bar were the only real efforts South Perth had in the second half. Some fantastic saves from JJ kept the core down until Kingsley got their fifth.

Not the best performance but in patches the Div 5 lads showed they could compete with Div 1. Hopefully the Div 5 guys softned them up for the Div 1 guys

Final Score Kingsley 5 - South Perth 1

Highlight JJ saves helped keep the scoreline down.

Cup Fixture - 1st Team - Monday 5 April
South Perth United .v. International Calcio
Challenger Reserve
KO 3pm

Squad
Cody
Dan
Kyle
Matt
Dave
Mike
Neil
Colin
Willy
Shawn
Craig
James
Shannon

See you there!

Team News:
Ground details - Chichester Park, 165 Trappers Drive, Woodvale

Cup Game Round 1 - Div 5 1st team only

Squad
JJ Jose
Leo Peter
Oli Mamet
Tim Dempsey
Michael Wong
Brendan Farrr
Alvin B-Collins
Stu Baker
Dave Lake
Nathan Chisholm
Simon Baptista
Mitch Wormald
Gary Doyle
Darryl Lowe ???

The first team welcomed Mike back from 3 weeks of eating and drinking his way round Asia, and he took his place in the starting line up as Souths experimented with a 3-5-2 formation in the absence of regular centre half (and training ground centre forward) Dave. Chris “the horse whisperer” Howarth also reappeared and took his place on the bench alongside Shannon.

It was obvious from the start that Souths had lifted considerably from the previous weeks performance against Curtin, and the movement and neat passing caused Floreat problems from the off. With some neat link up play form Craig and Scott up front and Willy and Shawn providing a threat out wide, Souths always looked dangerous but couldn’t find a way through the Floreat defence. Craig came close, forcing a good save from the keeper after a neat through ball from Neil while Shannon hit the post from the edge of the box after another good lay off from Neil.

Despite Souths controlling the game it was Floreat who took the lead against the run of play, capitalising on their first real chance of the match after Neil was caught in possession in the middle of the park. An early through ball found the Floreat striker in space and he finished calmly leaving Steve with no chance.

Souths response was immediate. Colin collected the ball from centre, burst through the midfield and slipped the ball through to Scott, whose first time effort was well saved by the keeper, low to his right. From the resulting corner, Matty bulged the old onion bag with a towering header. This prompted smug looks from Tom on the sidelines after he organised set piece training during the week. Training which Matt missed.

Despite continuing to press, Souths couldn’t make their dominance count and the first half ended 1-1.

The second half saw Souths continue to pile the pressure onto the Floreat defence, but they couldn’t increase their lead, despite some excellent attacking moves. Colin came closest hitting the post with a free kick from the edge of the area while Willy shot straight at the keeper when he found himself in space 6 yards out.

Willy’s aim was a bit more accurate when it came to assaulting the opposition and his guest appearance in the back 3 saw him become public enemy number one to Floreat’s large travelling support after a number of forwards “tackles”.

With about ten minutes remaining, Craig notched his first goal for South Perth tucking away an excellent ball across the box from Shawn to finish off a superb counter attacking move started off by Matt at the back.

Souths held on comfortably for the remainder of the match and finished their pre-season with a well deserved win.

Highlight:
A return to playing the sort of football that served the team so well last year. The team always looked dangerous going forward and on another day the scoreline could have been far more convincing.

First Team Kick off at 7:00pm be (there for 6:30)
White socks

JJ
Tim
Lee
Leo
Michael
Darryl
Dave L
Brendan
Mark Mc
Stu
Alvin
Romain
Nathan

Reserve Game

Early exchanges in the first minute saw Chris Chen being set through with a one on one, his left foot shot although lacked power it still caused problems for the Curtin keeper. However Curtin took the lead with a long ball over the top. It was petty much all Curtin for the first half until Player - coach Leo Peter came on at left back and his pass found Richard Armstrong whose left foot cross found an unmarked Simon Baptista whose header went into the top right corner.

Another long ball from curtin caught the back line out to make it 1-2 until Mitch got the equalizer to finish the half 2-2. And that was all Curtin had. The second half stated with a dubious penalty, Peter's throw found Armstrong who was pushed in the box. Armstrong then calmly sent the keeper the wrong way. This was the turning point in the game as South Perth pressed to get a fourth, until Armstrong got his second. Chris Chen wrapped up the game with a double in the last 20 mins.

Highlight: Second Half Comeback

Final Score: South Perth Reserves (Div 5) 6 - Curtin Uni Reserves 2


First Team

The first team game followed a similar pattern to the reserves South Perth Started the brighter of the two but Curtin took the lead through some sloppy defending. Good running from Nathan saw him grab an equaliser on the stroke of half time. 1-1

A few tactical changes saw South Perth almost take the lead from the restart when Mark McCormick's cross just needed a touch. Curtin took the lead when South Perth thought the ball went out but the ref played on and Curtin scored to make it 1-2. In similar fashion to the reserve game that's all Curtin had and when Nathan was fouled in the box he converted the penalty to get his 2nd and South Perth's.

It was a one sided story from there on Stu and Mark linked up well the defence dealt with all attacks and Stu then put Romain through on goal who scored to make it 3-2. Nathan then completed his 3rd hat-trick in 3 games, 4-2. More great work from the midfield saw Mark get the fifth of the game. Nathan then went one better and got his fouth goal of the game his 10th in 3 games to make it 6-2. Not to be out done by the reserves Brendan Farr deflected shot beat the keeper to finish 7-2 at full time.

Highlights: second half performance!

Final Score: South Perth (Div 5) 7 - Curtin Uni 2

See comments

Match review - Division 5 home to Wembley Downs
First Team

There was a sense of Deja Vu in the air at Challenger Reserve, another hot Sunday, another win for the Div 5 lads, another 5 goals put passed the opposition and another hat-trick for Nathan.
The match started of brightly for South Perth until an error at the back allowed Wembley to take the lead early in the first half. South Perth were hanging on as Wembley pressed for a second. South Perth thought they got an eqaualiser when Davey Lake picked up the ball on the right and drove towards goal and unselfishly placed the ball square to Mitch who placed the ball in the back of the net only to be ruled out for offside. A wardrobe malfunction saw the withdrawal of Alvin soon after on came Stu who from Davey Lakes lay off scuffed his shot wide. Mitch then turned his man and rifled his shot just over the bar. Davey had another chance but in trying to wrong foot the keeper put the shot wide of the near post. Wembley came back with a few dangerous attacks but it wasn't until substitutes Nathan and Romain came on business picked up for South Perth. Great link up play saw Romain run down the right flank and put a cross into the box for Nathan to volley home from close range. Hannes and Nathan both tried to test the opposition keeper but it was still still all square at the end of the first half.

The second half saw some changes to the lineup, young Ash replaced Dayle in goal and Alvin came on for Dave Lake. The defence played well dealing with the attacks from Wembley with calmness and composure. Some long range shots from Alvin and Hannes and good link up play from Darryl and Stu saw the start of dominance from South Perth. Hannes great box to box running paid off when Stu found Hannes in the box who sublimely chipped the keeper to make it 2 - 1, soon after Hannes found himself in the box but was unluckly not to have scored a second. Move after move saw South Perth gain confidence with the defence dealing with every attack and the midfield playing some great football which in turn rewarded South Perth with a third when Nathan scored his second to make it 3 - 1. One of the Mauritian magicans Romain scored from close range to make it 4 -1 and grab his second goal in as many games. Complacency set in to the team and a long ball caught the defence and keeper napping conceding a sloppy goal for Wembleys second of the game. The game was wrapped up with 15 mins to go when another poachers finish saw Nathan complete his hat-trick to give him an outstanding 6 goals in 2 games.

Early doors yet but a bright start to pre-season from the Div 5 1st squad, Well done lads!

Highlights: Hannes - working hard up and down the pitch and his goal. Nathan another hat-trick for the new lad, pure class.

Final Score South Perth - 5 Wembley Downs - 2

Match Report: South Perth Div 5 vs. Leeming Strikers Div 4

Reserve Team
With so many nutmegs given to the opposition on Sunday we may have to start calling the division 5 guys the spice boys think I counted 6 over both games.

On a hot Sunday afternoon Division 5 team started well with a new look 4–3-3 formation but it was the division four visitors that took the lead. A few spells of dominance saw Richard Armstrong flash a shot wide and Wes Makins having a shot roll just past the post. It was pretty much back and forth at a high pace, Mitch Wormworld entered the frame midway through the second half and almost got an equaliser. A few top draw saves from Dayle, and some outstanding defending from young Nick, Johnny, Josh and Corke meant that the score was 0 – 1 at half time.

With four lads out of contention for one reason or another for the second half it was makeshift time. The ressies came out for the second half with a reserved 4-5-1 formation and started similar fashion, makeshift right back Simon produced a fantastic run from back which almost saw him gat an equaliser. Fifteen minutes into the game saw the visitors get their second, the reserves held on but were on the back foot for large periods of the game with a few notable attacking runs from Richard and Simon.

Soon after Leeming got their third then their confidence picked up and were pressing for a forth. Only great work from the Dayle and backline especially Simon denied them until it was too much and Leeming got their forth goal. Our consolation goal was provided by an unlikely source Dayle! Who dropped the ball in his box took a few steps out of the penalty area then went on a little run through a gap down the middle and just before the halfway line played a ball through to Mitch who beat his two markers and from the right scored a neat goal in the bottom left corner.

Highlight of the game: Dayles’s sneaky run & Simons’s box to box runs.

Final Score: South Perth Reserves 1 – Leeming Reserves - 4

First Team Game

With the ressies letting in four goals the first team thought that we may be in for a difficult game, this wasn’t to be the case. If you blinked you would have missed the first goal and missed it as I was telling Tim to mark someone. From what I was told Hannes, Darryl and Romain combined and Romain scored in near to 30 secs from kick off. We continued to out play the opposition and nearly went 2-0 up when Stu put Romain through but his shot was scuffed and went straight to the keeper. Leeming got their equaliser when JJ spilled a shot and their forward had a simple tap in. despite going in all square at half time we were on top of the game.

Second half saw new boys Mark and Nathan take to the field and they helped us continue our dominance with some promising efforts. We got our reward soon after with Brendan Farr get our second and Nathan shortly got his first of the game. Leeming pulled one back when the defence were a bit complacent and soon we went into panic mode but with nice movement down the right flank saw a cross from Oli find Nathan in the box again. Leeming got another goal back to make it 4 -3 but Nathan completed his debut hat-trick with a nice left foot finish.

Highlights of the game: Nathan’s debut hat-trick. Romains quickfire goal

Final score: South Perth – 5 Leeming Strikers 3

Reserve team
I managed the quick flight to Belmont to watch the Division 1 boys in action against Belmont Villa of the Premier League. The reserves kicked off at 1pm and looked lethargic from the off, but the defence copped well with the early pressure and South Perth counter attacked with surprising pace down the left, great work from Boxy and Marco resulted in a superb cross from the Box-shaped man for Shawn Cheong to convert efficiently.

The team played well in small spurts but conceded late on in the first 30 minute period to go in to the first break at 1-1. South's quickened the pace in the middle third and started playing some very good football in parts. But just as the team were getting in control, a couple of Belmont goals stunned the side and the period ended with the ressies 3-1 down. The boys showed character to take the game to Belmont from the start of the last third, Stevey Webster converted a penalty after his son Ashley had been fouled in the box. 3-2 down.


Some great build-up play between Tommy and Greg down the left created a great chance for Shawn Cheong to equalise, but with a lack of talk from his teammates to tell him he had space, Shawn rushed his shot and hooked narrowly wide of the far post. Shortly after Belmont grabbed a fourth to put the game beyond reach at 4-2.


All up it was a reasonable run-out for the ressies in hot conditions - plenty of positives but also lots of work to be done before the season starts.


Highlight: Nocci getting belted in the face with the ball by Greg Homer from 10 yards. What exactly was Greg trying to do?


Belmont Villa reserves 4 - South Perth reserves 2


First team
With coach Neil Delaney heading off to welcome his folks over from the UK, Tom Griffiths took control of the first team for what promised to be a tough encounter with an always physical and fit Belmont Villa team. South Perth started aggressively and Neil Morrison opened the scoring with a neat finish. South Perth matched Belmont's commitment and work rate and played some fantastic football. On 20 minutes, Scott Reinsma was through but his shot was well saved by the Belmont stopper.


Both sides had a handful of half-chances that were snuffed out by excellent goalkeeping and defending from both sides - it was a particularly hard fought match and South Perth did well to head in to the first break 1-0 up after 30 minutes.


The team welcomed Mat Vallet and his cousin Christophe for the second period and experimented with a 3-5-2 formation. It worked fairly well at times, but a period of Belmont pressure led to a well worked equaliser for the hosts: 1-1.


The players were beginning to tire with the heat and pace of the game taking its toll, so coach Tommy was making regular changes to keep his players fresh. After a brief rest, Scotty cut in well from the left and hit a swerving strike that the Belmont keeper did brilliantly to tip over the bar. Shortly after, the team almost re-took the lead but couldn't force the ball home after a scramble in the Belmont six yard box. The teams went in to the final third with the score still at 1-1.


The third period began on par with the rest of the match - at a fast pace and high quality football. Dan Robson was especially solid at left back and Kyle Henderson gave an equally assured showing at the other full back position. Matty and Dave renewed their association in the middle and snuffed out any Belmont attacks with comfort.


Despite Captain Colin inexplicably 'pushing for an equaliser' (misunderstanding the score to be 2-1 down) the team kept a good shape and adjusted well to player rotations throughout the last third. The team held out well after some late Belmont pressure to seal a deserved 1-1 draw against a Belmont team that should do well in the Premier League this season.


Overall an excellent display from all first team players with Scott and Dan Robbo the standout performers. The players will be sore for the next couple of days after 90 minutes of very hard work.


Highlight: Strong defensive performance from the back 4.


Belmont Villa 1 - South Perth 1