Relics Find Tossils Hard

Relics / Tossils matches are always hard and tough affairs and the match on Saturday was no exception. Despite losing 3-0 the Relics pushed hard for the full 80 minutes and can feel proud of their efforts.

The opening ten minutes were evenly contested with the Relics moving the ball around the park with enthusiasm and purpose. The Tossils, whilst not a one man team, continually looked for the Gus Bus at every opportunity. The Gus Bus, however, was being well managed by Blackbeard who was given the tough assignment from Crowch to mark the gangly striker.

Midway through the first half the Relics were looking good and really putting it to the Tossils. The Tossils were becoming increasingly frustrated. Shadow was temporarily concussed after being unceremoniously smashed to the ground by an angry Tossil. Bung was barrelled by an equally violent act. These tactics soon paid dividends with the Gus Bus scoring from close to goal after several Tossils bustled their way forward into the box finding the feet of their striking sensation.

Ten minutes later the Tossils had their second goal when again the Gus Bus was allowed to turn and shoot 15 metres from goal.

The second half saw the Relics lift, trying hard to claw back a goal or two. Overall Blackbeard did a fantastic job in trying to stop the Gus Bus. Whizz worked well with Howler, Hat, Banker, Axe, Darchinyan and Crowch in attack. Statue, Toe, Bung, and Shadow were resolute in defence.

The match was a great hit out in preparation for our last match of the season against the Superstars on Wednesday night.

Bex