Chatham Cup

Well what a day...

Olympic started off very poorly, however despite Manurewas possession they rarely created any chances. Olympic began to create a few chances, in which Miky was able to score off..

Outclassed? I think not.
That goal was not an "absolute beauty" it was MUCH BETTER than that. What a fantastic strike!!!!!!!

How many Miramar fans made it up there? Very very few is my guess.
dairyflat2009-08-30 17:48:14

I was at the game today and really enjoyed the football in the rain. The highlight of the day for anybody that turned up there has to be Sam Matthews goal. The other highlight for me was the the aftermatch speech of John Cameron. He spoke an unbiased truth littered with humour, he seemed to be a real gentleman with a strong passion and understanding for the game. I think James Darbyshire played well and showed his class but let himself down a little by losing his rag at the crowed in the final third of the match ( that can be expected in this situation) Peter Halsted played well and got himself in some really good scoreing positions but muffed two or three real chances. Jesse Van Keekam for three Kings was poor and let the Mar have there way until he got dragged after about 25 mins. Louis Del Monte was class for Three Kings but its hard to look at any performance after seeing that goal by Sam Matthews.   What a good day, I think I want to boof John Cameron.

explain?

Matthews goal was the best i have seen in local football in this country. The timing and technique was just sublime and even the best of us in goal would have struggled to get a hand to that.

Man of the Match for me would of been either Del Monte who i thought was excellent or Walters who had a fine game in goal for TKU.

Looking forward to the final now.

That right Gigi?

At a rough estimate, I'd estimate somewhere in the vicinity of 1500 on a pig of an afternoon weather-wise - those Wellington clubs must have booked a seat for Mother Nature on their flight north to help make them feel at home! :-))

I thought James played really well, especially when he moved into left back. He tackled well and moved with the ball at ease. He was a genuine outlet at left back. I noticed him having a crack at someone in the temporarry stands more than once but was too far away to hear what he was saying.

Aha. I understand now. dairyflat2009-08-31 09:01:54

Cheers Da Boss,

It was a great afternoon despite the bleakness.  Had a bit of everything.

Sam Matthews  what a stike, thats what dreams are made of arnt they??? we were right behind the goal the whole game. Miramar could have finished the game off in the first half really they had like 3 1 on 1's with the keeper. Greg was awesome in goal for tku i thought. Andre the centre back made a couple of cracking tackles as well. Del monte was great as usually. Does anyone know if nik robson will be back for final???What number is James Darbyshire???? The left back and no 7 for Miramar were pretty good i thought, even thou the no 7 dived terribly a couple of times.

Any footage of Sam Matthews goal? Sounds like a cracker but will reserve judgement

Very disappointing.

Ref's told us any sort of smoke during and even after the game inside the park and they would suspend the game...bastards.

BUT all in all, amazing day, and one for me that went well into the late hours of the night.

AMAZING!

I was hoping for a fight! The game had a good edge until Olympic scored the second goal. Those Manurewa boys looked like they had eaten waaay to many pies.

With that wind and rain there was no chance of smoke going near the pitch... just make sure you did it downwind of the pitch.

I saw it. It was!   

On behalf of the Three Kings players and management, thanks to everyone who braved the rain and come to support the teams at Keith Hay Park yesterday.  1500-2000 was a very good turn out in those conditions and the players appreciated so many coming to watch.
John Cameron was very humble in defeat and gave a great after match speech, the Miramar boys were also very gracious and gave a great account of themselves.  It was a real cup tie and hopefully worth the $5 entry fee, even though Sammy's goal was probably worth that alone.  It was a great game and both teams in fairness had chances to win the game but in the end it was decided by a bit of magic. 
We are looking forward to a great final with Olympic wherever it may be, as long as the locals come out and support the two teams.

Have to say, great to see 1500 crowds for both Cup semi's it would be a while since the Chatham Cup has generated that sort of interest and an excellent sign.  Also good to see people of every club supporting the local sides not just the family and friends of those playing.

Yep have to agree.

The last couple of years haven't had TV coverage.

Be good if they did, think of the 3 Kings at the 4 Kings gags we could make in promoting it.

Would have to be moved from the 20th then I would imagine.  Rugby test the night before and an early Phoenix game wouldn't work.

It would if played after the Phoenix game ??

18:00 on a Sunday ?

Not sure that would grab the fans, or keep them in.  Also (I'm guessing) the stadium costs would probably increase if the lights are needed ?

THE 20TH DEFINITELY THEN.....  Coco the clown envies NZF .....he TRIES to get laughs....

Any word on when the decision will be made? I'm in Auckland on the 18th so if it's the 19th at NHS, I'll just stay an extra day and go (reluctantly) cheer for Olympic...

Id love more than anything for it to be in Wellington but odds are itll be in auckland.

I would say a decision would be made by 6 pm tomorrow

Indeed.  NHS have the hump with NZF over the November 14th game can't see them justifying sending the Chatham Cup final here.

As one of the small band of Miramar supporters at yesterdays game I'm still trying to get over it !

Still pretty surreal for me.

Having being involved with the club for 10 years now this is the closest to victory i've come and i do like the taste of it.

Hats off to the manurewa supporters and staff, and OBVIOUSLY to our boys who were involved with the running of the day. (especially the entrance music, got the blood flowing)

I felt we should of had at least another 2 quite easily, but scuffed the chances. I really think we have a great chance to bring home the cup, but dont want to jinx it yet.

Hopefully the whole of wellington football will get behind Olympic for the final as we try and bring the silverware back home for the first time...EVER!

are you putting on free private jets?

How many do you think went up? My take is that it was a very small number.

There were about 10 from Wellington and about 10 from Auckland.

Not forgetting me (rent-a-fan) and Tony, from AKL, in his FIFTEEN year old Miramar strip.