Sunday, 31 May 2015

That Sinking Feeling - South Coast Wolves 1-1 Sydney Olympic

Round 12 took us down the coast to the impressive WIN Stadium in Wollongong to take on the home side, the Wolves. The recent form slump for our side continued as we dropped yet more points against an all be it tough opponent, but an opponent where we should have come away with the 3 points.

The 1st half saw Olympic start another match sluggishly and we were punished for it within the first 5 minutes of the match. The opposition were presented with a chance and they took full advantage. The 1st half was very very disappointing considering last week's terrible display and result, a better showing to start the match was the least that was expected and it didn't eventuate. At halftime we went to the break 1-0 down.

Thankfully, the 2nd half looked a bit more promising as we started to play a little better and in the process create a few chances. About 10 minutes into the 2nd half we had our equaliser thanks to Go Shirai, there was now 30 or so minutes for both sides to find a winner. There were numerous chances created, but neither side could snatch a winner, we had a very good chance near the end, but it was not to be.

Considering we beat this team twice already this season, both times by a 3-0 score-line, this match proved without a doubt that we are in a slump, most of the issues were covered in the previous blog entry, and my views have not changed. Our form in the last 4 league matches are: L-W-L-D. We must pick it up.

For some reason FNSW has decided that we must play an extra midweek match to decide if we progress to the Semi-Finals of the Waratah Cup. Which will be this coming Wednesday against Balmain Tigers at Belmore Sports Ground - 7pm.

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