JAPAN TOUR JANUARY 2007/ Manchester United Cup 2007
KASHIWA CITY
11th JAN - Wynrs played against Kashiwa Reysol as their first game of the tour. Reysol was the Japanese National Champion 2006 (2 years in a roll) and they went to the World Cup in France. The game was extremely big challenge for the players who just arrived from New Zealand. Wyrns lost 0-19 but it was a great experience for them to see the world class football.
The 15th Kashiwa Reysol Cup - Mitch Cooper dribbled through and made a 1 v 1 situation by him self but hecould not scored it. Wynrs lost 0-1 against Chosei FC who made the tourmament Final. Wynrs dominated during the first half but the team could not scored and they conceded a goal from a counter attack in late second half which costed the team to go the next round.
There was a very positive news for the team. Wynrs player Te Atawhai Hudson Wihongi was selected for the best 11 award at the prize giving even he was a year younger than others. Well done Te Atawhai!!
Reysol player's families hosted "home-stay" for Wynrs players. Both players had a great time on and off the pitch during the tournament even they couldn't communicate properly each other. It was another valuable experience for the players.
JANUARY 15th - 19th - YOKOHAMA CITY
16th JAN - Wynrs played against a J-League club, Yokohama FC. Wynrs hold the game very well even most of the possesion was for Yokohama FC. At half time the scored was 1-2 but Mitch Cooper scored his second goal at early second half. Total scored was 2-6 but the team showed the imporvement.
Players went to Tokyo Disney Land. It was a highlight of the tour for some of the boys??
JANUARY 20TH - 22ND - SAITAMA CITY, SEIRITSU SOCCER ACADEMY
The players attended a pottery class. Jordan Kimpton showed the best artistic talent.
The 3rd Seiritsu Cup - Seiritsu Soccer Academy hosted a 9 aside tournament. Wynrs put 2 teams entered for the tournament. The final was the Wynrs A team against Wynrs B team. Wynrs A won the final. It was great result for the players. All the effort came off at the end of the tour!!
BARCA U-15's MAKE HISTORY IN MANCHESTER
August 6 - FC Barcelona's U-15s made history at Old Trafford on Sunday defeating rivals Sao Paulo to became Manchester United Premier Cup World Champions for the second time.
It was an impressive display of football, and a closely fought match, with the Spanish managing to keep the Brazilians at bay before scoring the only goal of the match from a corner kick in the second half.
Russian qulaifiers, Krylia Sovetov SOK, took third place with a 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin, while Central United finished in 17th place after their results from the first three days.
Day Four Results
4 August 2007 FINAL (Old Trafford)
|
Time |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
3-4 Playoff
|
Hertha BSC
|
0-1
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
|
12:00
|
Final
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
0-1
|
FC Barcelona
|
MVP as voted by coaches of opposing teams - Alfredo, Sao Paulo Top Scorer - Manuel, Barcelona Fair Play Awards: Austria Wien and Gamba Osaka
Final Placings
1st FC Barcelona - Spain 2nd Sao Paulo - Brazil 3rd Krylia Sovetov - Russia 4th Hertha Berlin BSC - Germany 5th FC Basel 1893 – Switzerland 6th Austria Wien – Austria 7th Atlas FC – Mexico 8th Manchester United – UK 9th As Roma – Italy 10th Orlando Pirates – South Africa 11th Everton FC – UK 12th Colo Colo – Chile 13th Real So Cal – USA 14th Shandong Luneng FC – China 15th Chunnam Dragons FC – Rep. of Korea 16th Gamba Osaka Junior Youth – Japan 17th Central United – New Zealand 18th East Bengal FC – India 19th Assumption College Thonburi – Thailand 20th Bukit Jalil Sports School – Malaysia
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DOUBLE SHOOTOUT DELIGHT FOR CENTRAL
August 4, 2007
AUCKLAND - Central United’s U-15s finished the Manchester United Premier Cup with dramatic penalty shootout victories over Assumption College Thonburi and East Bengal FC in Manchester overnight.
The spot-kick wins over the Thai and Indian qualifiers – after each game finished goalless at full time – sees Central end the four day tournament in 17th place.
Head Coach, Hirosi Miyazawa said the trip was tough but would serve the youngsters well.
"The level of performance here is so different to what we're used to. We qualified through our local and national tournaments quite easily and even the Australasia playoffs were quite comfortable, so the level here is way and beyond anything they've ever faced before.
"Even though we didn't get the results we wanted, the football we played was really good. Technically we have the skills but unfortunately the game intelligence isn't there and we'll only ever get that from playing in this competition so for us it's been a fantastic experience”
Sao Paulo, who topped Central’s group after the first two days, meet Barcelona tonight in what is shaping up as an epic final between two past winners.
Day 3 Results
|
Time |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
QF1
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
1 - 0
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
QF2
|
Austria Wien
|
0 - 1
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
09:30
|
QF3
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
2 - 0
|
FC Basel 1893
|
|
09:30
|
QF4
|
FC Barcelona
|
1 - 0
|
Manchester United
|
|
10:30
|
P4
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
1 - 0
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30 |
P5 |
Central United |
0-0 (4 - 2 pen) |
Assumption College Thonburi |
|
10:30
|
P6
|
East Bengal FC
|
3 - 1
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
|
10:30
|
P3
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
0 - 2
|
Real So Cal
|
|
11:30
|
P1
|
Everton FC
|
1-1 (6 - 7 pen)
|
Orlando Pirates
|
|
11:30
|
P2
|
AS Roma
|
2 - 0
|
Colo Colo
|
|
11:30
|
R1
|
Atlas FC
|
0-0 (3 - 4 pen)
|
Austria Wien
|
|
11:30
|
R2
|
FC Basel 1893
|
1 - 0
|
Manchester United
|
|
15:30
|
19-20
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
3 - 1
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
|
15:30 |
17-18 |
Central United |
0-0 (5 - 3 pen) |
East Bengal FC |
|
15:30
|
15-16
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
3 - 1
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
15:30
|
13-14
|
Real So Cal
|
1 - 0
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
|
16:30
|
11-12
|
Everton FC
|
2 - 0
|
Colo Colo
|
|
16:30
|
9-10
|
Orlando Pirates
|
0 - 1
|
AS Roma
|
|
16:30
|
7-8
|
Atlas FC
|
2 - 1
|
Manchester United
|
|
16:30
|
5-6
|
Austria Wien
|
0-0 (2 - 3 pen)
|
FC Basel 1893
|
|
17:30
|
SF1
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
1 - 0
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
17:30
|
SF2
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
4 - 5
|
FC Barcelona
|
SAU PAULO CRUISE PAST CENTRAL INTO QUARTER-FINALS
August 3, 2007
AUCKLAND - Central United's U-15 side have lost to Sao Paulo and Everton on day two of the Manchester United Premier Cup, in Manchester overnight, and will now play-off for places 17 to 20.
Facing heavyweights Sao Paulo and Everton on day two of the four day tournament, Central United were unable to compete with ether of the two giants, going down 4-0 to the Brazilians and 5-2 to the Merseysiders.
Sao Paulo topped Group A and join Central's day one opponents, FC Basel, in the quarterfinals alonside Atlas (Mexico), Austria Wien (Austria), Hertha Berlin (Germany), Krylia Sovetov(Russia), FC Barcelona (Spain) and hosts Manchester United (England).
Groups
Group A
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
12
|
10
|
11
|
|
FC Basel 1893
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
2
|
4
|
|
Everton FC
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
-1
|
5
|
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
-1
|
5
|
|
Central United |
4
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
-10
|
4
|
Everton won a penalty
shoot-out against Chunnam Dragons decide 3rd and 4th places
in this group.
Group B
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
|
Atlas FC
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
10
|
3
|
3
|
|
Orlando Pirates
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
-2
|
6
|
|
Real So Cal
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
-3
|
3
|
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
-8
|
1
|
Group C
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
Austria Wien
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
6
|
7
|
|
Manchester United
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
6
|
7
|
|
AS Roma
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
3
|
4
|
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
-3
|
3
|
|
East Bengal FC
|
4
|
0
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
-12
|
0
|
Group D
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
FC Barcelona
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
12
|
15
|
15
|
|
Hertha BSC
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
9
|
11
|
13
|
|
Colo Colo
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
6
|
0
|
7
|
|
Gamba Osaka
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-12
|
1
|
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
4
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
-14
|
1
|
Fixtures and
Results
01
August 2007 (All matches played at Manchester United's
Carrington Complex)
|
Time (UK) |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
GA01
|
Everton FC
|
0-2
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
|
09:30
|
GB01
|
Real So Cal
|
0-1
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
GC01
|
Manchester United
|
5-0
|
East Bengal FC
|
|
09:30
|
GD01
|
Colo Colo
|
3-0
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30 |
GA02 |
Chunnam Dragons |
4-2 |
Central United |
|
10:30
|
GB02
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
1-4
|
Orlando Pirates
|
|
10:30
|
GC02
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
0-1
|
AS Roma
|
|
10:30
|
GD02
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
0-7
|
FC Barcelona
|
|
11:30
|
GA03
|
FC Basel 1839
|
2-0
|
Everton FC
|
|
11:30
|
GB03
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
3-0
|
Real So Cal
|
|
11:30
|
GC03
|
Austria Vienna
|
1-0
|
Manchester United
|
|
11:30
|
GD03
|
Hertha BSC
|
3-0
|
Colo Colo
|
|
15:30
|
GA04
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
3-1
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
|
15:30
|
GB04
|
Atlas FC
|
1-0
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
|
15:30
|
GC04
|
East Bengal FC
|
0-3
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
|
15:30
|
GD04
|
Gamba Osaka
|
0-0
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
|
16:30 |
GA05 |
Central United |
0-1 |
FC Basel 1839 |
|
16:30
|
GB05
|
Orlando Pirates
|
0-5
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
|
16:30
|
GC05
|
AS Roma
|
1-0
|
Austria Vienna
|
|
16:30
|
GD05
|
FC Barcelona
|
1-0
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
Time (UK) |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
GA06
|
FC Basel 1839
|
0-2
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
|
09:30
|
GB06
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
0-0
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
GC06
|
AustriaVienna
|
2-0
|
East BengalFC
|
|
09:30
|
GD06
|
Hertha BSC
|
6-1
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30
|
GA07
|
Everton FC
|
0-0
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
|
10:30
|
GB07
|
Real So Cal
|
2-0
|
AssumptionCollegeThonburi
|
|
10:30
|
GC07
|
ManchesterUnited
|
1-0
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
|
10:30
|
GD07
|
Colo Colo
|
4-1
|
BukitJalil Sports School
|
|
11:30 |
GA08 |
Sao Paulo FC |
4-0 |
Central United |
|
11:30
|
GB08
|
Atlas FC
|
1-0
|
OrlandoPirates
|
|
11:30
|
GC08
|
East BengalFC
|
0-2
|
AS Roma
|
|
11:30
|
GD08
|
Gamba Osaka
|
0-4
|
FC Barcelona
|
|
15:30
|
GA09
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
0-1
|
FC Basel 1839
|
|
15:30
|
GB09
|
AssumptionCollegeThonburi
|
0-2
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
|
15:30
|
GC09
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
0-4
|
AustriaVienna
|
|
15:30
|
GD09
|
BukitJalil Sports School
|
0-4
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
16:30 |
GA10 |
Central United |
2-5 |
Everton FC |
|
16:30
|
GB10
|
OrlandoPirates
|
2-1
|
Real So Cal
|
|
16:30
|
GC10
|
AS Roma
|
0-1
|
ManchesterUnited
|
|
16:30
|
GD10
|
FC Barcelona
|
3-0
|
Colo Colo
|
|
Time |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
QF1
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
-
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
QF2
|
Austria Wien
|
-
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
09:30
|
QF3
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
-
|
FC Basel 1893
|
|
09:30
|
QF4
|
FC Barcelona
|
-
|
Manchester United
|
|
10:30
|
P4
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
-
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30 |
P5 |
Central United |
- |
Assumption College Thonburi |
|
10:30
|
P6
|
East Bengal FC
|
-
|
BukitJalil Sports School
|
|
10:30
|
P3
|
Everton FC
|
-
|
Real So Cal
|
|
11:30
|
P1
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
-
|
Orlando Pirates
|
|
11:30
|
P2
|
AS Roma
|
-
|
Colo Colo
|
|
11:30
|
R1
|
Loser QF1
|
-
|
Loser QF2
|
|
11:30
|
R2
|
Loser QF3
|
-
|
Loser QF4
|
|
15:30
|
19-20
|
Loser P5
|
-
|
Loser P6
|
|
15:30
|
17-18
|
Winner P5
|
-
|
Winner P6
|
|
15:30
|
15-16
|
Loser P3
|
-
|
Loser P4
|
|
15:30
|
13-14
|
Winner P3
|
-
|
Winner P4
|
|
16:30
|
11-12
|
Loser P1
|
-
|
Loser P2
|
|
16:30
|
9-10
|
Winner P1
|
-
|
Winner P2
|
|
16:30
|
7-8
|
Loser R1
|
-
|
Loser R2
|
|
16:30
|
5-6
|
Winner R1
|
-
|
Winner R2
|
|
17:30
|
SF1
|
Winner QF1
|
-
|
Winner QF2
|
|
17:30
|
SF2
|
Winner QF3
|
-
|
Winner QF4
|
|
Time |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
3-4 Playoff
|
Loser SF1
|
-
|
Loser SF2
|
|
12:00
|
Final
|
Winner SF1
|
-
|
Winner SF2
|
KOREAN DRAGONS SLAY CENTRAL
August 2, 2007
AUCKLAND - Central United’s U-15 side have lost their first two matches in the Manchester United Premier Cup, in Manchester overnight.
Day One of the four day tournament proved a tough one for the Kiwitea Street boys, losing 4-2 to Chunnam Dragons from South Korea and 1-0 to FC Basel of Switzerland.
The prestigious U-15 tournament features some of the best youth talent from all over the globe and was the quality, technique and speed of the opposition, especially the Koreans, was certainly an eye-opener for the Kiwi lads.
Despite this, Central were never out of either match and the players will take a lot of heart from their performances.
The team play their final two group matches overnight, with Brazilian giants, and group leaders Sao Paulo first up followed by Premiership side Everton.
Groups
Group A
| Team Name | P | W | L | D | Points | GD | Goals |
| Sao Paulo FC
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
4
|
5
|
|
FC Basel 1839
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
5
|
|
Central United |
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
-3
|
2
|
|
Everton FC
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
-4
|
0
|
Group B
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
8
|
8
|
|
Atlas FC
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
2
|
2
|
|
Orlando Pirates
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
-2
|
4
|
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
-4
|
1
|
|
Real So Cal
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
-4
|
0
|
Group C
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
AS Roma
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
2
|
2
|
|
Manchester United
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
| Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
|
Austria Wien
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
|
East Bengal FC
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
-8
|
0
|
Group D
| Team
Name
|
P
|
W
|
L
|
D
|
Points
|
GD
|
Goals
|
|
FC Barcelona
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
6
|
8
|
8
|
|
Hertha BSC
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
|
Colo Colo
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
|
Gamba Osaka
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
-3
|
0
|
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
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Fixtures and
Results
01
August 2007 (All matches played at Manchester United's
Carrington Complex)
|
Time (UK) |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
GA01
|
Everton FC
|
0-2
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
|
09:30
|
GB01
|
Real So Cal
|
0-1
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
GC01
|
Manchester United
|
5-0
|
East Bengal FC
|
|
09:30
|
GD01
|
Colo Colo
|
3-0
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30 |
GA02 |
Chunnam Dragons |
4-2 |
Central United |
|
10:30
|
GB02
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
1-4
|
Orlando Pirates
|
|
10:30
|
GC02
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
0-1
|
AS Roma
|
|
10:30
|
GD02
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
0-7
|
FC Barcelona
|
|
11:30
|
GA03
|
FC Basel 1839
|
2-0
|
Everton FC
|
|
11:30
|
GB03
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
3-0
|
Real So Cal
|
|
11:30
|
GC03
|
Austria Vienna
|
1-0
|
Manchester United
|
|
11:30
|
GD03
|
Hertha BSC
|
3-0
|
Colo Colo
|
|
15:30
|
GA04
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
3-1
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
|
15:30
|
GB04
|
Atlas FC
|
1-0
|
Assumption College
Thonburi
|
|
15:30
|
GC04
|
East Bengal FC
|
0-3
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
|
15:30
|
GD04
|
Gamba Osaka
|
0-0
|
Bukit Jalil Sports School
|
|
16:30 |
GA05 |
Central United |
0-1 |
FC Basel 1839 |
|
16:30
|
GB05
|
Orlando Pirates
|
0-5
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
|
16:30
|
GC05
|
AS Roma
|
1-0
|
Austria Vienna
|
|
16:30
|
GD05
|
FC Barcelona
|
1-0
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
Time (UK) |
Match | Team 01 | Score | Team 02 |
| 09:30
|
GA06
|
FC Basel 1839
|
-
|
Sao Paulo FC
|
|
09:30
|
GB06
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
-
|
Atlas FC
|
|
09:30
|
GC06
|
AustriaVienna
|
-
|
East BengalFC
|
|
09:30
|
GD06
|
Hertha BSC
|
-
|
Gamba Osaka
|
|
10:30
|
GA07
|
Everton FC
|
-
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
|
10:30
|
GB07
|
Real So Cal
|
-
|
AssumptionCollegeThonburi
|
|
10:30
|
GC07
|
ManchesterUnited
|
-
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
|
10:30
|
GD07
|
Colo Colo
|
-
|
BukitJalil Sports School
|
|
11:30 |
GA08 |
Sao Paulo FC |
- |
Central United |
|
11:30
|
GB08
|
Atlas FC
|
-
|
OrlandoPirates
|
|
11:30
|
GC08
|
East BengalFC
|
-
|
AS Roma
|
|
11:30
|
GD08
|
Gamba Osaka
|
-
|
FC Barcelona
|
|
15:30
|
GA09
|
Chunnam Dragons
|
-
|
FC Basel 1839
|
|
15:30
|
GB09
|
AssumptionCollegeThonburi
|
-
|
Krylia Sovetov SOK
|
|
15:30
|
GC09
|
Shan Dong Luneng FC
|
-
|
AustriaVienna
|
|
15:30
|
GD09
|
BukitJalil Sports School
|
-
|
Hertha BSC
|
|
16:30 |
GA10 |
Central United |
- |
Everton FC |
|
16:30
|
GB10
|
OrlandoPirates
|
-
|
Real So Cal
|
|
16:30
|
GC10
|
AS Roma
|
-
|
ManchesterUnited
|
|
16:30
|
GD10
|
FC Barcelona
|
-
|
Colo Colo
|
Camp in London 23rd - 28th July
Game 3 - 27/7/07 - Central United vs Charlton AFC
Today was the final warm up match before we hit the tournament next week and the team travelled out to Charltons Sparrows Lane training ground. What should have been a 2 hour trip turned into a 3 and a half hour slog through traffic as our trusty satellite navigation proved to be not too helpful!!! Kick off had to be put back half an hour and on a reasonably warm day we were concerned at how the boys might go after the obvious disruption to our preparations.
The boys responded emphatically and took control of the match from the start. A fantastic attitude and spirit provided the benchmark for another excellent showing. The match was played in 25 minute thirds and although we dominated the first one we could not turn this into goals and the first period ended 0-0. A 6 minute 3 goal blitz set us on our way for our second win of the tour. Tom Doyles first touch of the match resulted in him swinging over an inviting cross which Andrew Mobberley met at the far post, squaring the ball for Andrew Milne to blast home. The second arrived 2 minutes later, Mohamed Salad was too strong and quick for the Charltom Centre back, latching onto a ball from Adam Thomas he shrugged off the challenge and fired past the advancing keeper. Just as we were still celebrating Mohameds great individual effort we were treated to a goal of the highest quality. Salad held the ball up before measuring a perfect back heel into the path of the supporting Zane Sole, carrying the ball forward at pace Sole drew 2 defenders before slipping the ball into Milnes path. On an angle and with just the keeper to beat, Milne skilfully curled the ball first time around the out stretched arms of the keeper. This was the best goal of the tour to date. Charlton pulled a goal back in stoppage time.
The final third remained scoreless but we kept a very high level of performance and continue to play some fantastic football. A strong 3 -1 victory to send us into next week on a high.
Game 2 - 26/7/07 - Central United 1 vs Reading FC 1
The team has passed their biggest test so far with flying colours. The side travelled to the Reading FC training facility today to take on the English Nike Cup semi finalist Reading FC. It turned out to be an experience not to forget!!! Within 8 minutes of the start each side was awarded a penalty each that were both converted. Reading struck on 5 minutes, goalkeeper Patrick George saving the first attempt only to be denied by the referee ordering a retake for moving forward, the second attemp was scored making it 1 nil Reading. Within 3 minutes we were level with the Reading keeper bringing down Mohamed Salad for the second spot kick in 8 minutes. Zane Sole sent the keeper the wrong way and made the score 1 all. The weather was terrible and the rain got harder and harder.
After the equaliser the Central side took control of the game pegging the Reading side back in their own territory, looking technically sharper and playing some attractive football. Chances came thick and fast on the Reading goal but we were unable to capitalise on various opportunities to take the lead. Zane Sole hit the cross bar with a free kick and Mohamed Salad was denied twice, first of all by the keepers finger tips and secondly by the referee who ruled out a goal for a foul on the keeper.
The rain was driving down by the time half time came around and it was decided by the referee and the Reading officials that the game would be cancelled as the players safety could not be guaranteed due to deteriorating conditions. We reluctantly agreed with the decision but it was a massive shame as afterwards we all saw it as huge chance missed to take a big scalp - that is how confident we were of going on and winning the game had it been alowed to continue.
We move onto tomorrow with a real hunger as we travel to Charlton to take them on at their first teams training ground.
Game 1 - 24/7/07 - Central United 5 vs Fulham FC 0
Fulham FC travelled to our training base at Bradfield College for our first game of the tour. First half goals from Keith Henry, Mohamed Salad and Thomas Spragg gave us a commanding lead at the break. Second half goals from Andrew Milne and Thomas Spraggs second goal of the match rounded off a comfortable 5 - 0 victory and has given the side a confidence boosting start to an exciting 2 week schedule. After the game the Fulham scout identified 4 of our players that impressed them and would consider offering a trial to - great news for everyone involved!!!
The Squad Head Coach - Hiroshi Miyazawa Assistant Coach - Steve Saric, Leigh Kenyon Manager - Ian Doyle
16 Players - Cameron Lindsay(Captain), Patrick George(GK) Kelly Jack Martin, Keigh Henry, Adam Thomas, Andrew Milne Zane Sole, Mohammed Salad, Dyland Windust, Thomas Doyle Daniel Saric, Nicolas Paterson, Thomas Spragg, Anthony Yee
Itinerary 22nd July - Departure to London
24th July - Friendly Game v U15 Fulham FC
26th July - Friendly Game v U15 Reading FC
27th July - Friendly Game v U15 Charlton Athletic
28th July - Attend Emirates Cup at the new Arsenal FC home - Emirates Stadium. Watching 2 games. Valencia (spain) vs Inter Milan (italy) Arsenal (England) vs Paris St. Germain (france).
29th July - Flying to Manchester and visit Liverpoor FC
31st July - Opening Ceremony and Tounament Draw
1st-4th August - The Manchester United Premier Cup
5th August - Flying back to New Zealand
Qualifiers Record
Soccer2 Regional Qualifiers: vs Western Springs 12-0 vs Papakura 14-0 vs Metro 14-0 vs Ellerslie-Final 5-0
National Finals: vs Birkenhead 1-0 vs Wellington College 6-0 vs Napier Mrist 2-1 vs Birkenhead - Final 1-0
Pacific Finals - Melbourne, Australia: vs Manningham(Victoria Champions) 1-0 vs Manly FC(Sydney Champions) 3-0 vs Manly FC - Final 5-1
MVP - Cameron Lindsay
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