Bar FC destined for Grand Final glory!

01/09/2014

In a history making performance, a gritty and determined Bar FC toppled second-placed Announcer FC this afternoon to secure its inaugural and rightful place in the Domain Soccer League grand final.

The first half saw both teams take their chances with Morrison and Lang leading the charge with a series of well-timed incursions into enemy territory. Captain (John) Harris maintained his characteristic composure under fire and will be remembered for the brilliant one handed block of the rocket heading to the top left hand corner which earned him the best on field gong. It was a performance worthy of not only save of the year but also one of the best saves seen from any keeper in any division in a long, long time. Other standout performances in the first half were turned in by Compton, Vickers, Griscti and O’Shea.

With the score level at nil all at half time, Bar FC Manager and supreme strategist David (Sir Alex Ferguson) Stanton reminded his charges of the need to be true to the game plan and to each other and to continue the Barcelonaesque football that typified the first term.

The second half saw Lang, Hartford-Davis, Jonathon Clark, Ben Phillips and Morrison combining well in the middle of the park resulting in a penalty being awarded for hand ball. Deftly converted by Lang, Bar FC set about defending the narrow but all-important lead. The combined efforts of Magee, Simon Philips, Vickers, Covell, Gyles SC and Fordham SC saw off the threat and resulted in a 1-0 victory.

Bar FC play in the grand final on the Domain at 12 pm on Tuesday, 9 September 2014. Pack a sandwich lunch, get a group from Chambers together and come and cheer your FC!