Wednesday 21st July 2010 – Hockey
Whose idea was it to undertake a physical activity, requiring a lot of skill, and a lot of hand/eye co ordination?
I’m sure Paul Dumolo and I were not the only ones thinking this, as we started the evening trying ( and failing ) to hit a ball with a wooden stick.
With good Coaching the group quickly progressed from hitting the ball, to passing the ball, even into dribbling with the ball. Now the confidence was flowing in all of us. So much so that teams were picked and it was Bibs v Shirts for a 5 aside game ( actually it was 6 v 5, but I don’t think the Shirt team noticed!)
Bibs were soon 2-0 down despite some goal saving tackles from Richard
(Chopper) Harland in defence. Who wasn’t leaving his goal area at any price.
A fight back made it 3-2 to the bibs at half time. The Bibs had been spurred on by Simon in midfield, and more tackles by “Chopper” (Still not straying far from goal.)
Half time brought a much needed water break, and Chopper Harland got a verbal warning from the Referee for excessive use of the hockey stick.
The second half progressed to a 4-4 score line with Paul Dumolo, defying the physical presence of Chopper Harland, and scoring 2 Goals for the Shirt Team. It was now next goal wins.
Bibs were coming under increased pressure to the point where Kirk (a guest for the evening) managed a miracle goal line save. All this and Kirk was on the phone selling his Television!
Now picture that slow motion movie scene if you can……..
Simon Addison has the ball in midfield for the Bibs. He’s under pressure from the opposition. Chopper Harland who has not strayed from his goal all night spots a space, he runs up to the opposition goal area, receives the ball from an inch accurate pass from Simon, and he drills his shot into the goal.
5-4 and the Bibs are the winners.
Despite of his goal winning, last gasp defending performance, Richard “Chopper” Harland did not get the Man of the Match award.
This award goes to Paul Dumolo, for his brace of goals. In is “post match interview” he admitted to nearly not turning up, but thankfully he did, and he ended up having a really good time.
…..and having a good time is what its all about, (despite of us all waking up in the morning with aches and pains).
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