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10th November 2002

Weekend Review

The Committee has sensationally sacked the Club's official photographer after the weekend's debacle.  22 goals scored on the main 2 pitches, and every one missed by our very own David Bailey!!  Still he did manage to catch a few photos of our Club Secretary in controversial circumstances (check out the Club Poll for details) and a picture of the visiting Norsemen 8th XI in typical pose (see below).

There was plenty of excitement on the pitches this week.  The 1s spurned chance after chance and conceded some sloppy goals late on to keep the scoreline close.  It's hard to believe there was only one goal in it at the end.  But at least the 5-4 win over Crouch End Vampires keeps them top of the league.  Simon Clare netted 4 goals during an immense performance, carving out a number of other clear cut chances by himself.  Keith Cave scored the goal of the day with another spectacular 25 yard screamer that was still rising as it hit the back of the net in the top left hand corner - the keeper didn't move, it was really was that good.  Skipper Andy Cook had an inspired game in the middle of midfield and Ross Sinclair played well in goal, despite conceding 4 goals - none were his fault.  Simon Clare opened the scoring midway through the first half, before a defensive mixup gifted Crouch End their equaliser.  Keith crashed in the second and Simon Clare finished clinically when put through on the keeper to leave Carshalton deservedly 3-1 up at half-time.  Simon Clare extended the lead soon after the break, but Crouch End reduced the arrears to 4-3 before Simon Clare added his fourth to make it 5-3.  Defensive frailty led at an exciting finish at the Vampires came within a goal of Carshalton again.  Time ran out with Carshalton unlucky not to add to their lead.


Crouch End goal comes under fire

On the other pitch, the 2s faced the AFA Intermediate Cup holders, Old Aloysians in the first round proper of this year's competition.  Carshalton had lost to Old Aloysians in the semi final last season, so this was an opportunity for revenge.  Cars raced to a 3-0 half time lead and were in cruise control.  As Aloysians pressed forward, they left gaps at the back and Cars had plenty of opportunities to add to their lead.  However, the visitors did score, but within a minute it was 4-1 thanks to a Jason Winyard special.  The last 10 minutes were frantic.  4-1 became 4-2, then 4-3, then 5-3, then 5-4 and unbelievably 5-5 at full time!!  Extra time continued in the same vein.  Old Aloysians took the lead for the first time in the game, but by half time the home side had pegged them back to 6-6.  The winning goal was scored midway through the second period of extra time, when a deep cross was headed across goal for Jason Winyard to volley into the net from 6 yards.  A fantastic game played at a tremendous pace, by 2 well matched sides.  It would have made a perfect final (especially as Carshalton won!)


Pressure on Old Aloysians' goal

Elsewhere the 3s lost on penalties in the SAL Cup at Old Parmiterians after the game finished 2-2 after extra time.  We won't mention who missed (usual bribe of a beer has been accepted).  The 4s continued their recovery with their 4th win in a row, this time a 2-0 victory at BB Eagles.  The 5s lost their AFA Senior Novets tie at Nat West Bank against their 4th XI.

Back at Beddington Park, the 7s lost 2-4 against Norsemen.  In the opinion of their opponents, they only have themselves to blame for their self destructive arguing.  Pity we didn't get a chance to speak to our skipper who raced off after the game - you owe me £7.50 as I had to sub your team's match fees, Razz.  The Norsemen side upheld their club's reputation after the game, staying well into the evening (pictured below).  

 

The 8s drew at home with HSBC on the 3rd team pitch with both goals coming from Michael Tilley.  No news yet of the Vets who were at Polytechnic.

It is good to report that a large number of people have paid their annual subs this weekend, with the promise of more next week.  Remember that last week is the last chance to pay.  From 15th November the subs rise to £80 and £40 for those in full time education or unemployed.  Failure to pay be next weekend will mean that you may not be selected the following week.  Please get your subs in now to avoid meeting with an unfortunate accident.  Just see what we had to do to get Colin Banham to pay...

The Under 12s surrendered their 100% record when they lost 2-5 at Surrey Rangers, with the defence having a bad day at the office.  Still, their 2 nearest challengers also lost, so they remain top of the league.  More good news is that top scorer Craig Stanley has been cleared to play for the Under 12s by Crystal Palace.  The Under 15s kept their 100% record intact with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Carshalton Rangers and are also sitting pretty at the top of the league.

 Buzz