United Lose in a Blaze of Glory! Points Dropped at Tyndall!

United lost their first game of the season at what is turning out to be a nemesis of a field at Tyndall Park.  For the second straight week, United played a Gordon Head squad at Tyndall Park and for a second straight week, failed to pick up 3 points.

In what looked like a pivotal game for potential league leaders, United came up against the Gordon Head Blazers - a team far more serious than their name entails.  Our editor at LakehillUnited.Blogspot suggested the Gordon Head Tuxedo Tops or even the Gordon Head Sports Coats as being more descriptive names.  Perhaps even the Saanich Fusion Smoking Jackets?

Now that we've clearly milked that gag for all it is worth, on to the action.

VAN DAMME - Coors Light Commercial HD [2011] -... by mikropikol

Van Damme would have beat the Tuxedo Tops (got another copy - woohoo)

Lakehill started the game brightly with strong passing play by Ian "Dizzy Fart" Broome and Jeff "Mop Fart" Lenton in the centre of the park.  Despite the strong passing game, Gordon Head managed to put pressure on the United back line, who were slow to organize.

As the first half wore on, it became clear that this was gong to be a battle as both teams enjoyed possession.  Matt "Little Fart" Koenig went close for United while the Blazers themselves hit the crossbar and looked dangerous at set pieces.

At half, United made a couple of changes and it seemed to galvanize them into action.  Kielan "Angel Fart" Hrasky got taken down a couple of times for being unfit while Jer "Dog Fart" Roberg looked lively on the wing.  Bryan "Sex Fart" Butcher had good success dropping the ball into the back post but was unable to find the United front two of Graeme "Fire Fart" Mann and Chris "Cough Fart" Woodcock.

As the half progressed, United looked the most likely to go on and win it but unfortunately, the soccer gods were not smiling on them.  With just over 5 minutes left in the game, a physical challenge by Ryan "Doesn't Fart" Braun saw him handle in the area and the penalty was given.

It was a clear PK and there could be no complaints from United.  Blazers struck it home and despite some last minute tactical changes by coach Holla, United lost their first game of the season.

Next week, it's Powell River on Saturday at 4:00 pm.

Man of the Match:  Benny "Drunk Fart" Stanchfield
Holle-Nash Award: Brett "El Diablo Azul Lucho Libre Fart" Poulis had a fine performance.  He also loves Jann Arden.  We know there are pictures out there - send them to Holla for posting.
Moan of the Match:  There were several on the Blazers.