Central City 2 (2) Alphington 3 (1)

Xmas Pun Match Report There were many expecting City to be SLEIGHED by their unbeaten opponents in the final match of the year, but they were wrong. A SPIRITED city performance gave Alphington probably their toughest game of the year. YULE not be surprised that Alphington took an early lead with a GIFT of a goal. They strolled into the box, and despite City players being PRESENT, they were left with a simple finish. Alphington dominated the first 20 minutes and only NOEL in goal stopped the opposition extending their lead. Then against the run of play, a through ball put Dylan clear, and he stroked it into the far corner of the goal, what a CRACKER. City were level and they grew in stature all over the pitch. The work rate and commitment was excellent and unbelievably the same move again saw City take the lead. Two chances and two goals for Dylan. The final 10 minutes of the first half saw Alphington still have the majority of possession, but Cameron SNOWMAN, Will (MINCE) PYE and Dan WilDING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH protected the slender City lead up to the half time break. The second half continued in the same vane with Alphington in control, but City always looked a threat on the break. Brandon had a good chance when he got on the end of a set piece, but placed the BAUBLE just over the bar. The defence remained STABLE and City held out until the 65th minute before the visitors finally equalised as they rounded NOEL in goal. It was 2-2 and with City tiring due to their great endeavour, it was just a case of hoping that they could see the game out. 80 minutes had past and the final CROSS of the game saw the ball get dropped on the line, with City unable to SHEPHARD it out, a fortunate Alphington turned it in for the winner. An undeserved ending to a great match. Well done to all the City team, a STAR performance. Have a good xmas and a happy new year to you all.