Missile take the boots to the kickers!!

Missile win 1-0 for first ever franchise victory in Steinbach

It was Sunday, it was 3 pm, and it was Steinbach. Three conditions that the Missile have not faced much this year. Another extra bonus was that the Missile was coming off of an emotional 2-1 loss to King's Head on Friday and the faithful were hoping for a much better result on this day....which they got.

Saint James achieved their seventh win out of their last eight games defeating Hanover 1-0. Now up to second place on the table and only four points from the top, Missile are now considered the danger side of the competition and outsiders for the title. In a comprehensive display, the Missile made a mockery of Hanover's home field dominance so far this season. The game started with a flurry of Missile attacks, while the opposition remained stuck in their own half, refusing to clear their lines. After fifteen minutes the supporters of both sides were amazed by the offensive display and the superb inter-passing from the Missile’s midfield. The one-two plays from Clay, Erin, Davey, Darryl, Jim, and Vince were especially good to watch, with Simes tearing up the touch line with some searing runs. The Missile were eventually rewarded after Erin, teasing the defence, sent a short pass off the corner kick to Clay, who sent a fantastic cross for Kev to tap the ball home to go 1-0 up.
Meanwhile off the pitch Missile supporters were creating a great atmosphere with their typical sounds. In the second half. the Missile continued their domination with Jim and Waldo marshalling the defence. Don was his ever-alert self in goals, having to save only one shot for the game by diving low to his right and pushing the ball past the post, underlining the terrific improvements made by the keeper this season. As they say, average in height but tall in stature. Daryl continued his dominance in the air all over the pitch.
It has been a feature of Missile’s season that ball players have been able to perform equally well with players moving between positions. Special mentions go to Viera, who, after spending most of his time as a forward, played in the midfield helping the visitors in the one of the most satisfying wins of the season so far.

Special mention also goes to Terry who, in an exemplary display of sportsmanship, worked as linesman on the far side and did not swear at anyone.

Next match is a huge one with both #1 and #2 ranked Blazers and Missile face-off.