I arrived at Rectory Park early today. Good thing I did. To gain entry I first had to register with the Middlesex FA. I thought the receptionist was winding me up at first.
Once the formalities were out of the way atleast I had the pleasure of tucking into the best cheesy chips I've ever had. Served to the rafters in a closed box, the chips were smothered in properly melted cheese which was piping hot. The coffee wasn't bad either.
The players entered the field of play lead by the referee who appeared to be physically challenged, which left me wondering if he would be able to keep up with play. If not then it could lead to a reduction in his mental capacity to make the right decisions.
Good referees hardly get noticed for 90 minutes.
Not this one.
Our coaching staff didn't seem to be very impressed by his performance on a few occasions and these guys don't get upset for no valid reason.
He got caught out late on during the second half. It was during one of his protracted on field debates, caused by own making, when the lady next to me shouted, "This is all about you ref!".
He then walked right into it by verbally retaliating with, "It is about me, I'm incharge!". I followed up with. "You've got an ego problem!".
Firstly, a referee shouldn't allow himself to be distracted by having an exchange of words with the supporters. And secondly, all he proved was the lady and I were right on both counts.
This man was clearly affected by every single decision he made today, which removed his ability to function properly by focusing on managing what was infront him in real time.
As for the game itself would a neutral know they were watching a cup game played out by two clubs from different levels in the pyramid?
No. Absolutely no way. Infact our girls had the ball in the back of the net before Dior Knorr's first goal in the 14th minute. Darts had their chances. Notably another long range shot from Shauni forcing the goalkeeper into making an uncomfortable save. Emily Vaughan also came close with a shot just over the bar. Going in 1-0 down at the break Actonians probably just shaded it.
Second half our girls hit the ground running and they really went for it. The pressure intensified as Actonians endured an aerial bombardment but Darts just weren't getting the rub of the green.
And then, in the 78th minute as the girls continued relentlessly pushing forward, they were undone on the break with Dior firing the fatal shot with her second goal of the match.
To sum up the game in a nutshell here's an interesting stat.
Actonians didn't have many chances today despite Dior having a decent game. Her goals took them into the next round but she wasn't the host's player of the match.
That went to Elisa Dogor, their German goalkeeper.
Says it all really.
Once the formalities were out of the way atleast I had the pleasure of tucking into the best cheesy chips I've ever had. Served to the rafters in a closed box, the chips were smothered in properly melted cheese which was piping hot. The coffee wasn't bad either.
The players entered the field of play lead by the referee who appeared to be physically challenged, which left me wondering if he would be able to keep up with play. If not then it could lead to a reduction in his mental capacity to make the right decisions.
Good referees hardly get noticed for 90 minutes.
Not this one.
Our coaching staff didn't seem to be very impressed by his performance on a few occasions and these guys don't get upset for no valid reason.
He got caught out late on during the second half. It was during one of his protracted on field debates, caused by own making, when the lady next to me shouted, "This is all about you ref!".
He then walked right into it by verbally retaliating with, "It is about me, I'm incharge!". I followed up with. "You've got an ego problem!".
Firstly, a referee shouldn't allow himself to be distracted by having an exchange of words with the supporters. And secondly, all he proved was the lady and I were right on both counts.
This man was clearly affected by every single decision he made today, which removed his ability to function properly by focusing on managing what was infront him in real time.
As for the game itself would a neutral know they were watching a cup game played out by two clubs from different levels in the pyramid?
No. Absolutely no way. Infact our girls had the ball in the back of the net before Dior Knorr's first goal in the 14th minute. Darts had their chances. Notably another long range shot from Shauni forcing the goalkeeper into making an uncomfortable save. Emily Vaughan also came close with a shot just over the bar. Going in 1-0 down at the break Actonians probably just shaded it.
Second half our girls hit the ground running and they really went for it. The pressure intensified as Actonians endured an aerial bombardment but Darts just weren't getting the rub of the green.
And then, in the 78th minute as the girls continued relentlessly pushing forward, they were undone on the break with Dior firing the fatal shot with her second goal of the match.
To sum up the game in a nutshell here's an interesting stat.
Actonians didn't have many chances today despite Dior having a decent game. Her goals took them into the next round but she wasn't the host's player of the match.
That went to Elisa Dogor, their German goalkeeper.
Says it all really.
Statistics: Posted by Ajaxman DFC — Sun Oct 13, 2024 11:19 pm