We here at LakehillUnited.Blogspot have never claimed timely reporting and we are not about to start with this half-assed, washed-up, match report (read written by Holla). In order to compensate, we are promising a second article today which will thrill and enthrall our readers into forgiving our lazy journalism.
The game was played in a light rain, or maybe not, at our beloved Foot against a River team that was starting to pick up points in the VISL Division 2. Villa, typically a tricky opponent, came out strong in the first half as both teams split the possession evenly in the opening exchanges.
United were motivated after starting the season brightly before conceding their first two goals of the season at Nanaimo in the previous round and going into a bye weekend following the game. Midway through the half, United's motivation started to turn into match dominance as Tim "Open Ginger Style" Yager put in a fine performance.
After a league record 867 corners (we checked - the last corner goal was Holla's goal direct from a corner against Gorge in 2005) without a goal, United broke their duck as Yager rose high at the back post to nod a powerful header back on goal. Dillon "The Call-Up" Walker got a touch in the crowd and United went ahead.
Walker...hitting on chicks - CHECK. Hitting the post - CHECK.
Walker, spurned on by the goal, went on to play his best game of the season and was unlucky not to score a second after a fine individual dribbling move saw him hit the post.
The second half saw United get a bit sloppy as Powell River shook off those travelling legs and come into the game. A couple of fine saves by Mike "Do They Have Bananas in Seattle" Peters kept United on top as Villa were also unlucky to hit the post after a similar chance to Walkers was crafted by their right winger.
After the late collapse in Nanaimo, the nerves set in for United in the latter stages as they allowed Villa more and more possession and territory. In the end though, they kept their composure to get the 3 points and go into the break on the back of a well deserved win.
Results around the league over the bye weekend mean that United stay second in the league and remain unbeaten this season. Next match is an away trip as they face the Wolves of West Victoria this Saturday at Finlayson.
Man of the Match: Dillon Walker
Holle-Nash Award: Pickle was given to? But everyone had to eat it? I can't remember....
Moan of the Match: Pickle Surprise
This just in, we've obtained video footage of the giant celebratory pickle passed in United's change room after the game:
WTF?
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