DV3 Rovers 0

Well for the first time in my long career, some might say too long, the Rovers started a match with only 10 players. One of those players was Nigel who could barely move so needless to say it was not exactly ideal match preparation. Matty, who was at work, showed up just moments after kick off which gave the team some added strength down the middle. Nav, per usual was late again, but did show up to give Nigel a break, who was clearly not fit. Big Joe, late as well, also gave the Rovers a chance to give Ben a break when needed. Kieran Donnely also made his return to first team action after a 9 month lay off. This was not exactly the Rovers strongest 11.
Curt Lawton's amazing 4 year game streak came to end. Questions at the MOnday morning press conference are surrounding Curt. Will their be a way back into the lineup for Curt after his loyality as been called into question?

The Rovers were completely at sea in first half, with goals being conceded so easily. DV8 didn't really have to work that hard to get one on one opportunites and the fact that it was 3-0 at half-time was done to poor finishing from DV8 and great keeping by KC. The 2nd goal came from a throw in that would see in an under 6 game. The third goal was offside but make no mistake dv8 had other moments to kill the game off. The Rovers only had a few chances off note, the best falling to big Joe after a neat move by Paulie played in Brodie who's through ball gave him a good opportunity but the shot was well saved. Brodie also tried his luck from distance but his shot was hit directly at the keeper.

The Rovers went into half-time with a big point to prove. They didn't have the excuse of not having a full team and you can see the difference in their play in the 2nd half. While the second half score-line read 0-0, the Rovers were clearly the better team. With big Joe flying around the pitch, and Brodie pulling the strings in the middle, the Rovers out-classed dv8 in the second half. Were it not for some of the worst referring in the history of the PSL the Rovers would have been back in the match, as two stone-wall pk's were turned down. The ref was not just bad he was disgraceful. His attitude of contempt and his complete lack of positioning was frankly unbelievable. In saying that the Rovers kept on going and the work rate by everyone was so much improved.

Jonathan battled on in the 2nd half with a sore ankle, Kieran battled on, who was clearly not fit, but the Rovers playeed with heart and a brain in the 2nd half to create some good chances. In addiiton to the pk's, Byrce hit the bar, Joe had another good chance to score after a long pass by Brodie and Nav was in good position down the right. Of course dv8 did have a few chances by KC was on hand, along with new Jon and Matty to snuff out the danger. The Rovers can build on this 2nd half performance.

MOM: KC for keeping the game close, great point blank save from the header, honarable mention to Big Joe
Pitch: Great field
REF: f'ing disgrace
Quote: "Can someone make me a cup of a tea" you had to be their