Soccer 20th June

After the rain had cleared. Lets F.C trying to futher reach the top 0f the table played GCA.
GCA had some very fast players and boasted a goal kepper whom most on the Lets team were familar with. After the kick off the game was evenly matched with both teams missing some chances. It was GCA who took the lead with a run away goal midway through the first half. After some good lead up work we struck back and it was one goal all. We fell behind just before half time and GCA had a 2-1 lead.
The second half saw our team hit the post and misses because of some brillent saves by the GCA keeper. Another run away goal made it 3-1 which was the final result.

Round 2 Games 2

Hear Yees and Oh Yezzes,

Second game round two had its moments.

St Marks needed the win from ACE and it all went to plan with a goal in the first five minutes to St Marks. A solid first half ensued but no addition to the scoreline. Second half...WOW!! Here's how it went: 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2 to St M's, 3-3(penalty), then in the last 5 minutes 2 goals to St Marks to put it away 5-3. Phew!

GCA had LETS 3-1 but they fair ran the orange ragged they did, 1-nil to GCA in the first half, 2-0, 2-1 then 3-1 to finish off a good game.

SELC scored a slaughterhouse five in the first half against APC and continued on the same path to finish 11-3. Too easy.

Ability had the first half won at 1-0 but let Aspect back in the game 1-1, and then as if to rock the optimism all to pieces in the Ability camp, the Abies got a penalty awarded against them in the last second of the game to lose to Aspect 2-1. It just won't fall for Justin, will it? Still, it was a far cry from the ten-niller in the first round, wasn't it?

So SELC take the goal average back from GCA in the race and St Marks retain 3rd spot. ACE go back to bed with LETS and Aspect draw away from APC with Ability trailing behind still on the bottom rung unable to find a win.

Maybe this week Ability can find it when they play APC?

If ACE can find something akin to what got them a draw with SELC a few weeks back, it may shake up the GCA lads but there does seem to be some momentum building for the orange men.

LETS and St Marks go head to head in their second encounter, remembering that LETS drew 2-2 in comical circumstances in their first round fiasco.

And SELC take on the Aspect in their second meeting. Will it be another five f' none to Bert's boys?

It's beautiful to contemplate it all, isn't it?

I reckon.

Cheers,

Bill

P.S. the new site's gettin' close on www.elsa.com.au/new for the time being. Check it out.

Seeya

Friday the 13th Soccer

Friday the 13Th proved to be unlucky for the LET.S F.C against the continuously improving Ace.

Out team was lucky to field 11players with Yuji, Kouji and a number of players missing. Thanks to Hiro for helping out. By the time we got the team on the pitch there was a big wind blowing across the pitch. We fell behind at half time 1-0 to Ace because of a well taken free kick.

The second half did not prove to be much better than the first half with the wind and conditions making the ball difficult to control. The final score of Ace 2 Lets 0 was the final score.
We have a tough game this week against the top side so we hope to see you at the game.

[ELSA BLOG] Game 1 Round 2

Top o' the day t' y' darls,

Round 2 finally got under way thanks to a coupla sunny days. Queens Parks very soggy under foot though.

The games this week were tight! All, that is, except for the one we expected to be tight. GCA gave St Marks a lesson in control and positional play and in the process slotted 4 neatly away to keep their second championship title on track and leave St Marks bemused and bedazzled in their wake. Some could blame the ultra windy conditions or the unlucky bounce of the ball, but really it was a case of sheer competence and reliability. Something that now faces any team thinking they can beat this lot.

SELC may consider themselves that team. They stay tucked in alongside GCA on the table courtesy of their win over Ability. Only 3-1 though, which shows the creeping strength forming in the new Ability.

ACE had a deflated and undermanned LETS to deal with on the far pitch. LETS were without mentor, manager and playmaker Yuji Yamani and that seemed to make all the difference as they failed to penetrate the robust ACE defence or blunten their attack. 2 nil the final scoreline; ACE now sitting equal with them on points.

The battle of 6th and 7th was indeed sorted on the adjacent field as Aspect took all the points from their game with APC in a tight tussle till the end. 1-nil at half time to Aspect then a fightback made it 1-1 until a breakaway goal sealed it for Aspect to win 2-1.

This week:

Ability may want to bury those lowly tags and bury Aspect in return for the ten-nil pasting in the first round. It proves to be seen but one game to watch with anticipation.

GCA would be hoping for a similar lack of turnout by LETS in their encounter. However, if Yuji's there to marshal his muddled mob, it may be a fifty-fifty.

St Marks need to get their campaign back on track after two straight losses but a resurgent ACE are obviously hungry for the points as they haven't been beaten in the last 5 games.

And SELC play APC for another arvo at the office if the stats have any bearing.

Silver ・ from the Cahn Collection

Where:

Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Sydney.

When:

From Friday, 18 April 2008 to Sunday, 22 June 2008

What:

A spectacular exhibition of exquisite silverware made in the 18th century England drawn from the American collection of Paul and Elissa Cahn, one of the finest private collections in the world. Features the extraordinary work of London Paul de Lamerie, and presents about 70 superb items, many of them absolute masterpieces.

Contact:

Powerhouse Museum on 9217 0444

Eastside Radio 'All the Colours of the Rainbow' Radiothon

Where:

Eastside Radio 89.7fm

When:

From Monday, 16 June 2008 to Saturday, 21 June 2008

What:

2008 marks the 25th year of broadcasting for Eastside Radio. With 20,000 worth of prizes to be won, this Radiothon is going to be full of surprises! This is an on-air fundraising festival where you can hear the finest in Jazz, Blues, World, Electronica, Brazilian, Cuban, French, Gypsy, Funk and Soul music. We have a strong commitment to the Arts and we are an important voice for community issues. Eastside is like a family. Our volunteer presenters are dedicated to nurturing culture in Sydney. This week of fundraising will have a whole heap of special content to keep you entertained. We look back through the 25 years we have been on-air and at those events locally and globally that have helped shaped our world today. Our presenters will also feature their 25 great songs list, sure to be a musical treat. Check us out at our website and set your radio to 89.7fm. Contribute and you will also win yourself a great prize and go into the draw for some spectacular daily prizes and the major prize draw. Make yourself some new friends at Eastside FM.

Bundeena Markets by the Sea

Where:

Horderns Reserve, Bundeena South Sydney in the Royal National Park

When:

From Sunday, 7 October 2007 to Sunday, 5 October 2008

What:

Monthly arts & crafts market showcasing the works of local artisans in ceramics, pottery, jewellery, handbags, quilts, folk art, photography and more. First Sunday of every month from 9am to 3pm at Horderns Reserve next to the Bundeena Ferry Wharf. After the market make a day of it at the adjacent Horderns beach or catch some lunch at one of the local cafes.

Contact:

Dorothy Jennings on 02 9544 0950

LETS v's Aspect

Last weeks game saw LETS F.C compete against Aspect. Wearing the familiar Chelsea colours Aspect looked good at the start repealing LETS on a number of occasions. Then the goals started coming freely and by half time LETS had put quite a few on the board.

Some goal highlights included a Yuji free kick, Kazuki scoring twice in the first half, myself and Alex. The final score was 13 nil but in the competition only 10 are counted. We are looking forward to the game this Friday, against ACE, with Luiz set to come back after a knee injury.

Hope to see you at the game!

[ELSA BLOG] Game 7 Round 1

'allo  le gents, le gends and la gentiles,

The end of the first round and same as last week, only one close score and it was with the same team, SELC, winners this time against St Marks. However, most would say (Bert included) that they can thank the nearsighted referee for the extra two points. The game started with a surprise first minute goal to St Marks but poor defending allowed SELC to grab two before half time. The second half for Bert's boys was all hands required (literally) as St Marks mounted attack after attack without result. Ten minutes from time saw one of those hands stop the ball from crossing the goal line and despite massive protest from the St Marks camp, the ref failed to see what all the fuss was about. 2-1 the final score, keeping SELC top o' th' heap and cock o' th' hoop, while St Marks are now trailing in 3rd place.

Equal top spot with SELC on 17 points is GCA, who made hard work out of their game against Ability. Half time scoreless, until Chris Harris, back from his ailments and having his first full-on game for his new college, scored all four goals to keep GCA in the hunt for a second successive title.

LETS failed to heed the mercy rule once again and continued to demoralise a truly beaten Aspect by putting in goal after goal long after the game was decided. Only 10 nil is recorded of their win. Let's not do this.

ACE stretched the distance between themselves and the lower half (even though they are technically still part of it) by taking APC apart 6 goals to 2. ACE, presumably, are feeling they can play a worthwhile part in this year's championship race if only by way of their annoyance value.

 

So, at the end of the first round and the halfway point of the league competition, SELC remain unbeaten on top alongside GCA. Three points behind them lie a disgruntled St Marks, three points behind them ride the ever so cocky (though more like a pink galah) LETS and then three point behind them comes the late running black ACE. APC and Aspect hold down equal sixth on a win each against Ability and a draw against each other. And Ability are yet to register any points but by all accounts are way overdue for some results from their efforts.

 

Round two then. First game then.

SELC can have a rest from it...perhaps. Ability as we have been saying are getting better and better with every loss, so could the bottom upset the top?

GCA need to take the points from St Marks to stay front running. St Marks equally need them to stay in touch after their disappointing loss last week.

Will the cards fall kindly for ACE when they meet the score-frenzied LETS this week? Goals will not come so freely here I'll bet.

And could the stalemate continue for APC and Aspect? Or will that 6th and 7th spot be totally sorted by Friday in what must surely be a monumental encounter?

Queens Park! Where it all happens!!

Be There!!!

Cheers,

Bill