UMINA WINS PREMIER LEAGUE FIRST GRADE GRAND FINAL

Going 2 all at full time and 3 all at the end of extra time our boys shone through to win the penalty shoot out 4-3.  Coach Lee Fullwood (fully) and Manager Chris Powell did a brilliant job with the troops this year leading the MPL1 First Grade competition from the middle of May, 2006 going through and becoming League Premiers.  Then going on to win the double and become Grand Finalists for 2006.  A huge success.  Full match report coming after they finish celebrating.

BARRY COLE'S MATCH REPORT:  The 1st Grade Final was played by the best 2 teams in the comp without doubt.  Both Umina and Wyoming had proved they were the best by coming in 1st and second during the year by some margin and both comp games between the 2 had been close during the season with a 1-0 win to Umina in the first round with a late minute winner by Greg Follett from a corner.  In the second round Umina were up 3-1 until Wyoming pounced to score 3 goals towards the end of the game and come away with a 3-4 win to Wyoming.  In the major semi Umina played without doubt the best soccer they had played all year and although Wyoming had some chances the 3-0 win by Umina was well deserved and the score could have been anything in the end.  All this lead up to the grand final made it one of the most looked forward game in a long time.  It started well for Umina with Matt Hieghway scoring from a low cross by Reece Lewin to take the lead and for the next 15 minutes Umina looked likely to score again until one of the highlights of the game and one of the gaols of the year was scored by Wyoming player Marc Falzon and the game was on it seesawed back and forth and ended 1-1 all at half time and probably a fair score at that stage.  In the second half Umina came out with purpose and pushed hard and took the lead with another low cross from Reece Lewin for Greg Follett to fire home the lead.  Umina had many chances to win the game but were unable to put away it's chances. With 8 mins to go Brad Lewis scored the equaliser to take the game into extra time.  With 2 mins gone in extra time Umina's dream looked in trouble when Keelen Austin scored Wyoming's 3rd goal and we only had 18 mins to get the game back and for the first time the Umina crowd were nervous. 

However with 8 minutes remaining a fantastic goal from Jason Stafford again made the game even.  With the scores locked at 3-3 penalties were on.  We missed our first penalty and trouble was looming, however Wyoming missed 2 penalties ( 1 over, 1 hit the post ) it was left to Grant Brisbin to bring home the trophy.  And in what style the tall defender with the world on his shoulder placed an unstoppable kick to take the title.  The game was arguably the best club game ever seen and was a credit to both clubs, teams and coaches for the way the game was played and the friendly spirit of the game.  Best players for Wyoming were Marc Falzon and Brad Lewis ( The best I have personally ever seen both of them play) and for Umina ( Reece Lewin, Greg Follett and Andrew French were stand outs.  Thanks for the game from a spectators point of view fantastic effort by both team and shows the standard is getting better every year.

UMINA GRAND FINAL UPDATE

UMINA PROUD OF OUR 8 MAROON TEAM AT THE SEU UNDER 8 GALA DAY

2006 MARS FUNDRAISER RESULTS

The 2006 Mars Fundraiser prizes were drawn at our Junior Presentation Day on Sunday, 15th October, 2006.

The Lucky draw prize went to Jackson Irving of the 12C who receives a 51cm LG Television Set.

Best Sellers awards

First Prize Kyle Unwin 13B's DVD Player

Second Prize Michael Baldacchino 18B Sports Pack

SENIOR PRESENTATION  -  Saturday, 4 NOVEMBER, 2006

THE TABLES SO FAR - updated Monday, 28 August, 2006

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