The Lions saw their first true action of the season this past Saturday. The Roos of Golden Gate came to the heart of San Diego to play an 18-a-side game on what was a beautiful day for football. The Lions fell short in their efforts, plagued by the notoious slow start, but the play in the 4th quarter proved what the lads are capable of and will be a sound platform to build on the rest of the season.
COMPLETE MATCH REPORT WILL FOLLOW SOON!!!
Thanks to all of our supporters who came out to cheer, and to Rob Liwanag for umpiring, and to our bar sponsor, DIRTY BIRDS, for hosting a large and rowdy group late into the evening.
Doyle Community Park – San Diego, Ca Saturday, June 13, 2009
Umpires: Rob Liwanag, Leigh Barnes
San Diego Golden Gate
Q1 0.1.1 5.1.31
Q2 2.1.13 7.4.46
Q3 2.2.14 10.4.64
Q4 8.9.57 12.5.77
Goalscorers:
Michael Raher 3; Jon Cisneros, Albert Yakubovitch, Matt Lilien, Donovan Trost, Justin Valley 1
Best:
Justin Valley, Greg Crescenzo, Brett Ullman, John Bucci, Matt Lilien, Jeremy Kurth
SD Player’s Player Award – Justin Valley
SD Board Award – Brian Nickel
Quick Report: Great footy weather except for a bit of a cross-field wind. Long with wide wings. In the first half the ball went from end to end a lot, but GG made use of their chances with deadly accuracy, while SD kept losing possession across the half-forward line. Tough defense by GG in Q3 saw the Lions frustrated again. Lions came roaring back in Q4, posting two quick majors within the first few minutes. GG responded by putting a loose man in defense. SD kept attacking, however to draw the score tighter. Under ten minutes, and GG pulled another extra man into defense. In the end, though, one hot quarter was no match against three quarters of solid play.