Posted October 17, 2024 00:29
· last edited October 17, 2024 00:30
ol'sole
Hearty
Napier City Rovers weren't helped by diabolical refereeing performance. Including that no penalty decision on Oscar Faulds when he was in the box early first half. shamefulTonyHibbert
I was down at Kiwitea Street today to watch Auckland City face Cash Tech. Gee, it must be frustrating watching City each week. The best team in the country in terms of personnel by a mile but they seem to struggle to score more than one or two even against poorer opposition. Tiki taka with no cutting passes or actual gameplan.
Stipe Ukich again a standout although sometimes his decision making can be poor. But at his age his flair and ability to beat his man is exciting. Otherwise, they weren’t under too much pressure. I think they could do with a proper 10 who can split the lines with a pass. Whenever I’ve seen Gould come off the bench he’s made a difference in that space. They’ve really relied on the individual class of Gillion, De Vries and Ukich in 2024. They seem to find a way though…also Myer Bevan back in action although didn’t get much good ball today.
Cash Tech looked solid after receiving a battering from the Nix reserves last week. Big and tough at the back as per. Tough day out for their attackers but Tagochi was sharp and scored a great opener. The striker Hallahan? Looked very solid also. Held the ball up well.
A nice open league this season and some different styles which is good to see. What a win for Coastal today!
Napier really had to put away a weak Nix reserves side though…
Probably the worst part of the refereeing display was the way the referee made Bill Robertson stand up to receive a yellow card. There is no doubt that Bill deserved it but the arrogant way that it was delivered was beyond belief.
Yeah that was just bizarre. Not sure what Bill Robertson said to the ref, but can understand him being pretty darned annoyed. Making him stand up was like the ref acting out being a school master talking to a naughty schoolboy. pathetic. some interesting footage in here. the ref or NZF's ref bosses might want to take a look
Napier City Rovers weren't helped by diabolical refereeing performance. Including that no penalty decision on Oscar Faulds when he was in the box early first half. shamefulTonyHibbert
I was down at Kiwitea Street today to watch Auckland City face Cash Tech. Gee, it must be frustrating watching City each week. The best team in the country in terms of personnel by a mile but they seem to struggle to score more than one or two even against poorer opposition. Tiki taka with no cutting passes or actual gameplan.
Stipe Ukich again a standout although sometimes his decision making can be poor. But at his age his flair and ability to beat his man is exciting. Otherwise, they weren’t under too much pressure. I think they could do with a proper 10 who can split the lines with a pass. Whenever I’ve seen Gould come off the bench he’s made a difference in that space. They’ve really relied on the individual class of Gillion, De Vries and Ukich in 2024. They seem to find a way though…also Myer Bevan back in action although didn’t get much good ball today.
Cash Tech looked solid after receiving a battering from the Nix reserves last week. Big and tough at the back as per. Tough day out for their attackers but Tagochi was sharp and scored a great opener. The striker Hallahan? Looked very solid also. Held the ball up well.
A nice open league this season and some different styles which is good to see. What a win for Coastal today!
Napier really had to put away a weak Nix reserves side though…
Probably the worst part of the refereeing display was the way the referee made Bill Robertson stand up to receive a yellow card. There is no doubt that Bill deserved it but the arrogant way that it was delivered was beyond belief.
Yeah that was just bizarre. Not sure what Bill Robertson said to the ref, but can understand him being pretty darned annoyed. Making him stand up was like the ref acting out being a school master talking to a naughty schoolboy. pathetic. some interesting footage in here https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/inside-the-rovers-video-nasty/PEMK2U6NNEYPZLFEQYOTBSB3GM/