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Eliot Kennedy wins 2024 ANZAC Cup
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2PM
The Clubhouse, Toongabbie
A glorious autumn afternoon saw 9 players line up for the 2024 ANZAC Cup at The Clubhouse. The random draw for the opening round saw Imojjen take on Franck, where Franck was able to ease to a 2-0 victory. Eliot opened his scoring account within the first 30 seconds against Tim and then went on to record a 3-1 victory. Adrian had a tough time getting past John's stubborn defense but finally got the single, decisive goal, about 3/4 of the way through the game.
Round 2 saw the arrival of the Ridger family to fill up the pitches. Michael took on Adrian but Adrian's experience helped him to a 1-0 victory. Youngest son, Alex, played his first ever competitive match and came away with a very admirable 1-0 loss to John. His older brother, Samuel, faced John's son, Tim, in a match where Time came away with two goals and the points. In the top of the (swiss) table clash, Eliot was too good for Franck, also claiming a 2-0 victory.
Those results pitted Eliot against Adrian. Both players created multiple chances in an open game, but a late goal was enough to win it for Eliot, though a shot on the run at an unguarded goal with 5 seconds left on the clock had Eliot's heart in his mouth. The ball slid centimetres wide and Eliot held on. Michael gave his youngest son, Alex, a bit of a lesson with a 3-0 win. Samuel used some good defensive flicking to hold on for a goalless draw against Imojjen. Meanwhile, Franck eased to a 2-0 victory over John.
Eliot's final match came against Michael, and a 2-0 victory gave him an unassailable lead at the top of the table. Adrian's frustrations at his goal misses in the previous game were taken out on Franck where, in place of the usually close fought contests between the two, Adrian ran out a decisive 3-0 winner. Tim and Imojjen renewed their rivalry and neither could get on top in a 0-0 draw, while the Ridger brothers went head-to-head competitively for the first time, older brother Samuel emerging victorious 1-0.
The final round mopped up all the games for players who had sat out for byes during the afternoon. Imojjen put 2 goals past Alex, but Alex' on-the-run commentary throughout the game kept all spectators (and, indeed, opponents) highly amused. John picked up his second victory of the afternoon with a 1-0 win over Samuel. Tim finished his final game, against Michael, with the same result.
That win pushed Tim up into third place on the final table, behind Eliot and Adrian in 1st and 2nd, respectively. Franck snuck ahead of John, courtesy of his head-to-head victory in their game, while Imojjen was close behind the two. In the quest for Ridger family bragging rights, Samuel came out on top of the three. Great to have yet another new member of the Western Sydney clan in the shape of Alex, and some promising signs for a second wave of junior players for our club.
Well done to all for an excellent afternoon and congratulations to Eliot on his victory.
Final table:
1. Eliot Kennedy
2. Adrian Elmer
3. Tim Phokos
4. Francis Cozzarin
5. John Phokos
6. Imojjen Elmer
7. Mike Ridger
8. Samuel Ridger
9. Alex Ridger
(Report by Adrian Elmer)
Western Sydney Subbuteo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379501845629782
Paul Mercer EIBC Cup
Semi-finals: Luke Radziminski - Anthony Madiona 2-0 ; Paul Mercer - Nathan Urbaniak 1-0
Final: Luke Radziminski - Paul Mercer 1-1*
Consolation final: Christos Garagounis - Kevin Grant 3-0
Melbourne TFC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359073844214135
Northern Phoenix: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780610992079187
Alan Kimber winner in Perth
The month WASPA tournament in Perth was played by five players who met in a League format. Alan Kimber finished the day with 3 wins and a draw, which was enough to win the tournament.
Final table:
1. Alan Kimber
2. Ross McNulty
3. Noel Mani
4. Chris Thorn
5. Ron Byrne
Subbuteo Perth: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1233903783292458
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