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Match Reports (2009 - 2010)
Saturday 24th October 2009 - 131st (0) v (7) 231st
The 231st started the season in great style with a 7 - 0 victory. Goals from David Polley (4), 2 from Ross Johnston and 1 from the team captain Lewis Rankin, all scored in the first half. The 231st won't have an easier game all season.
Man of the Match: David Polley for his excellent finishing in front of goal.
Saturday 31st October 2009 - 231st (1) v (4) 205A
It was a big game for both teams, and we knew it was going to be a hard match. The 231st got off to a flying start when Ross Johnston put the them ahead after a couple of minutes. We held our own for the first 10 minutes of the match, and then the 205 started coming into the match. They managed to score 4 lucky break-a-way goals to lead 4-1 at half time. The second half was a much tighter game, with both teams struggling to create chances, the 231st hit the post with a shot by Lewis, and Greg McCall didn't have many saves to make in the 231st goal, but in the end the 205 held out for the victory.
Man of the Match: Lewis Rankin for not giving their number 9 a kick of the ball in the second half and for trying to drive the team forward.
Saturday 7th November 2009 - 231st (4) v (1) 16th
Games between 231st and the 16th are always hard fought encounters, and this was no exception. The 231 had the better of the first half, with David and Ross linking really well up front. The 16th wasted all their chances, and the 231st went into half time with a 3-0 lead, thanks to David Polleys 2 goals, and 1 from Ross Johnston wearing his new shooting boots. The second half was a tighter game, with both teams creating and missing chances, until a well worked passing move between David and Ross gave David the chance to score his hat-trick, which he duly done. The 16th pulled one back late on to finish all the scoring. The 231 are back to what they do best, and that is playing football.
Man of the Match: Jack Herbert - A great defensive performance, very little got passed him today.
Saturday 14th November 2009 - 128th (2) v (4) 231st
The 231st were faced with another tough game against the 128th. We came out the flying out of the blocks and raced into a 4-0 lead thanks to the 231st very own version of Jedward ( David and Ross ). Both the forwards are in great form and are forming a good partnership up front. With Cameron and Jack playing well at the back, Lewis covering every inch on the park and Andrew Mckerlie good positional sense, we were playing well. Just before half time the 128th scored a lucky goal. The second half started with the 128th the stronger team, and they managed to score another lucky goal. It was getting a bit of a struggle for the 231st. Robert and Andrew Jackett replacing Andrew McKerlie and Cameron. Robert was very unlucky not to score, when a great shot got stuck in the heavy pitch right on the goal line. later T.V. replays clearly show the ball over the line. In the end it did not matter the 231st held on for a 4-2 victory.
Man of the Match: Ross Johnston - Took his goal very well, never stopped working for the team, and great positional sense.
Saturday 21st November - 231st (2) v (5) 118th/16th
In the most controversial game for years the 118 beat us 5-2. With the 118 only having 5 players, they borrowed a couple of players the 16th to make up their squad. The game started with the 118 on top and they quickly went into a 3-0 lead, thanks to dodgy penalty award and 2 lucky goals. Ross Johnston pulled 1 back for the 231. In the second half the 231 were playing a lot better but they could not get the ball in the back of net. Ross scored his second of the game, but in the end the 231st were not good enough on the day. On the scenes after the match, lets just say the 231st dignity is still in tact, something that can't be said of the 118th.
Man of the Match: Jack Herbert (A.K.A. Rhino) Another great defensive display in the second half.
Saturday 28th November - 205B (0) v (7) 231st
Determind to put last weeks defeat behind them the 231 bulldozed the 205B team in the first half. Goals from Ross Johnston 2 David Polley 2 Lewis Rankin 1, and wait for it EUAN BROWN 2, the points were in the bag before half time. After half time the experianced players made way for the younger players, who played well. Special mention to Cameron Johnston who in the last few weeks has been playing really well. Keep it up Cameron.
Man of the Match: Euan Brown For bagging his first goals for the team in the first half, and making some good saves in the second.
Saturday 5th December - 95/278/229 (1) v (5) 231st
In a must win game for the 231, they started well. Ross Johnson was buzzing everywhere, and got his rewards by scoring the first 2 goals in the match. With Greg playing in midfield, and linking up well with the forwards, and our defence denying the opposition any clear chances, the 231 were well on top. Greg scored a well deserved first goal of the season, then the 95/278/229 scored one of they lucky goals the opposition always score against us. David scored his usual goal to put us 4 - 1 ahead at half time. In the second half was more even game, with the 231 still the better team. Euan brown came on at half time to score again, with Daniel commanding his area, and in great form, the opposition failed to add to the scoring.
Man of the Match - Daniel Hall For some fine saves, commanding his area, and for clearing up at the back.
Saturday 23rd January - 231st (8) v (1) 131st
The 231 were back in action today after the enforced winter break. With the 231 tied in second place with an identical record with the 118, every goal scored and conceded is vital, if the 231 was to make a charge for the league title. The game was only 2 minutes old, when David put the 1 in the lead with a good finish. The 131 had improved since the last time the teams played each other, and with a few of our players sleeping at the back ( in Jack Herbert's case, I think he really was sleeping ) the 131 snatched a lucky equaliser. The 1 were awarded a penalty soon after, and up stepped Lewis (c) to do something Drew Mogford never did, to score a penalty kick. With the 1 playing below their best, they went into the break 2-1 up. After a few choice words from Stephen and Keith, the 1 came out in the second half, and put in a better performance. Another 2 goals apiece for David and Lewis, 1 goal from Ross, and an own goal, gave us the result we were all looking for.
Man Of The Match - Ross Johnston - 100% committed, never stop working for the team, he deserved more than the 1 goal that he scored.
Saturday 30th January - 205a (2) v (4) 231st
This game brought back memories of the cup victory on the 27th of May 2009.
What a game, what a result.
Before the game we asked the boy's to play with passion and heart, and every single one of them did exactly that.
We started off the better team, and it wasn't long before we took the lead thanks to David. With the 1 dominating the game, they put together a great passing move, involving 5 different players, and there was Ross to finish off a great move. 2- 0 to the 1. With Daniel dominating his penalty box, and saving comfortable anything the 205 were throwing at us ( which wasn't much ). David scored another cracking goal to put us 3-0 up, the 205 were rattled, the 1 were playing like out of their skins. The 205 scored a very lucky goal just before half-time. The second half was barely a minute old when the 205 scored another very lucky goal. From being 3 nil up, the 1 were only one goal ahead. The boy's never once let their heads drop, they kept fighting for every ball and working hard. It was nail biting stuff. Then with a few minutes to go the ball broke to Greg in the box, and with great skill, he lifted the ball over the advancing 205 keeper into the net. With that the 205 were beaten for the first in about 5 years in a league match.
What a game, what a result
Man of the Match - Greg McCall. What a game, passing, vision, tackling, work rate, great winning goal. he had everything today.
Saturday 6th February - 16th (0) v (6) 231st
It was important that the 1, continued their recent good form, against a team, they sometimes struggle against. The 1 played in a new formation 1-3-2, with Ewan Walker the sole defender, Lewis playing a more central role, and Andrew McKerlie starting his first game of the season. The early stages of the game, were pretty even, with the 1, getting into a lot of good positions around the 16th goal but, with a bit of bad luck, we could not get the opening goal. The 1 kept pressing, and got their reward, with a goal from Ross. With Ewan playing great as our one man defence, we went after goal number 2, and it didn't take long. Lewis made a driving run into the box, and was brought down, penalty. Lewis stepped up and buried it. 2-0. Lewis made it 3-0, before half time. The second half had barely started when the ball broke to Ross outside the box, Ross took one look at the ball, and thumped it, into the goal, great strike, great goal, 4-0 The 1 were playing well at the this stage, Ewan never gave the 16th centre forward a kick of the ball all day. Goal 5 came from Greg ( but i never seen again, sorry Greg ). Goal 6, completed Lewis's hat-trick. He picked the ball up in the midfield, and with a Forrest Gump style run, beat a few players, and scored a good goal. That is five wins in a trot, the best record for 6 years, all the boy's are playing well and with a lot confidence. Lets keep the run going.
Man of the match - Ewan Walker read the game very well, concentrated 100%, never put a foot out of place, distributed the ball well, and considering it was only his 3rd game of the season, he was exceptional.
Saturday 6th March - 231st (5) v (2) 205b
It was the 1's first game for a month, and they were going for their sixth win on a trot. With the manager deciding to drop Lewis, David and Greg onto the bench, to give the young players a chance to shine. The game started with the 1 having a new look about the team, Robert and Andrew Mckerlie starting up front together, Andrew Jackett playing in midfield along side Euan Brown. Daniel was captain for the game, with Cameron and Jack in defence as usual. The young players were playing well, but the 1 fell behind, when the 205 scored a lucky goal. Andrew McKerlie was showing flashes of skill, Andrew Jackett playing with great energy, the 1 were playing some good football, which was a good sign for the future, but lacked a killer punch in front of goal. The 1 fell 2 nil behind, when the 205 scored another lucky goal. 2 nil down at half time, some of the parents, thought the manager would bring on the big guns at half time, but manger kept faith with his young guns. The 1 were holding their own, without threatening the 205 goalkeeper, they parents were getting restless, and probably thought the manager was beginning to lose it. Time for Lewis, David and Greg to enter the fray, 2 nil down, 15 minutes to go, within minutes, BANG Greg pops up 1-2, a few minutes later, BANG 2-2 Euan caps a good display, by getting the equaliser. BANG after a trademark lung bursting by Forest Gump ( A.K.A. LEWIS ) Greg put us 3-2 ahead. BANG Lewis pops one into the top right hand corner 4-2. The 1 saved the best until last, Robert collected the ball midway in the opposition half, turns, breezes past a couple of players, and BANG a right foot shot from outside the area, low in the left hand corner, for his first goal in the colours of the 1. With his brothers and dad watched on, it was a proud day for the Mclaughlins.
Man of the Match - Jack Herbert played with great PASSION, gave 100% for his team.
Saturday 13th March - 231st (2) v (1) 95/278/229
This is always a hard fixture, and today's game was no exception. We started well enough when Lewis ( sorry Euan ) scored a goal early on to put the 1 ahead. Then everyone sat back and expected the flood gates to open, and lots of goals to be scored, but it never happened. The team were lethargic, there was no great energy, no urgency about the team. Daniel was playing well in goals, and the defence looked more solid than last week, we went into half time 1 nil up. After a few choice words from Stephen, to waken some players up, and a couple of subs, the 1 started the second half as if they were wanting to win the game. Shortly after the break David was back on the scoresheet, with a great back heel flip over the goalies head, what a goal. The 1 were better in the second half, but still not on their best form, and with 8 minutes to go the opposition scored a lucky goal to make it a nervy finish. A special mention for Andrew who did really well coming on at half time. The 1 held out for their 7th victory in a row, i suppose that is the sign of a good team, that when they don't play well, they can still win. Well done boy's, keep it going
Man of the Match - Robert McLaughlin - It says a lot for how the team played that Robert played for the last 15 minutes and still gets man of the match. Robert showed he has great skill on the ball, worked hard, was unlucky not to score and linked up with his team mates well. Well done Robert, keep it up.
Saturday 20th March
Cathkin District Indoor 5-a-sides
The Cathkin District football moved indoors this week for the annual 5's competition. 18 teams turned up hoping for victory, but only 1 team would be victorious. The 231st had two teams entered, and were hoping to do what no other 231 team had done in the past and win this competition.
With 3 leagues of 6 teams, only the winners of each league, and best runner up from the 3 leagues would go through to the semi-finals.
First to play were the A team, With Greg, Ewan Walker, David, Ross, Daniel and team captain Lewis, they were facing a tough opening game against the 118. In a tight contest with the 1 playing the better football. The 1 went ahead with Lewis opening the scoring. The 118 equalised late on, so the first game ended 1-1.
Next was the B team, containing Jack, Euan Brown, Andrew Jackett, Andrew McKerlie, Robert and team captain Cameron. The B team were playing 131A in their first game. The boy's worked hard, and gave it everything, but alas the 131A were too good and ran out 0-4 winners.
The A teams next opponents were the 83rd, we had never played this team before, and didn't know what to expect from them. We didn't need to worry, another goal from Lewis, and good work Ross, Daniel, Greg and David, the A team put their first 3 points on the board, with a 1-0 victory.
The second game for the B team was against the 5th from East Kilbride, and again the boy's tried their hardest, and unlucky not to score a couple of goals, but in the end were beaten 0-3, a scoreline that flattered the 5th.
The 131B were next for the A team. The A team totally dominated this game, scoring 5 goals in the process. Ross and Daniel got on scoresheet for the first time with 2 goals for Ross, and 1 for Daniel. Lewis continued his good form, by bagging another couple of goals. Another 3 three points on the board 5-0
The B team went into their next game against the 16th, determined not to lose. In another close encounter the B team were just not getting any luck, with Euan playing well in goals, and the team playing well, but the 16th won the game 0-2.
The A team had to win their next game to keep their qualifying chances alive and once again they didn't disappointed us. The 205c team never got a look in. Another 2 goals from Ross who was starting to play very well. 1 goal from Daniel, and the Lewis got his obligatory goal. Ewan was playing great at the back and Greg was saving anything that came his way. Another clean sheet, and a another 3 points, 4-0 to the 1.
205B were next up for the B team. The B team were improving with every game and got a well deserved draw. Andrew Jackett scored his first goal in the 231 colours, to put the B team 1 nil up. Cameron was urging his team on, Jack was showing great commitment, Andrew McKerlie was playing well. The 205c equalised, and the B team tried to get the winner, but the game finished 1-1.
The A went into their last game, knowing they had to win, to have a chance of qualifying. The 229 were their opponents, and it was a hard fought match. Both teams went all out attacking, and the game flowed from one end to the other. Then Daniel popped up to put the A team ahead. The A team had a bit of defending to do, and was getting a bit nervy, but Ewan and Greg were playing great, and the A team seen the game out 1-0 winners. With the 118 drawing their last game the A team went through to the semi -finals as winners of their league.
There was optimism for the B team of winning their first game, going into their last game, and when Robert put the B team 1 nil up with a good finish it looked good, but there 128A team were not going to lie down, and scored a couple of quick goals. They scored another 2 late on, to win 1-4. The B team played some good teams in their league, and seemed to perform well against the better teams. They failed to qualify this year, but will be back next year, better for this years performances.
The semi-final draw was 231a v 128b and 205a v 118
The first semi 231a v 128b
With the semi-finals 7 minutes long, and the final 10 minutes long, it was going to take a big effort to win this competition.
The 128 had a couple of chances early on, but Greg was playing brilliant in goals.The 1 started to control the game, pressing the 128 into their own half and keeping them there. Daniel scored with a great shot. The 128 were rattled, and started to make mistakes and it wasn't long before the 1 capitalised on one of them. Lewis ended his one match goal drought, by putting the 1, 2 nil up and heading into another final. A great team effort by all the boy's.
In the other semi-final the 205a team won a penalty shoot out to set up a repeat of last years final
So to the final, with the memories of our cruel penalty shoot out defeat last year, can the 1 finally win this tournament.
As the game started, the 1 supporters were on the edge of their seats, hoping their boy's could bring another trophy back to Stamperland. The 205 started the better team, and were passing the ball about well. Greg in goals, had a couple of good saves, with Lewis was helping out Ewan in defence, and both playing very well. Daniel and Ross worked hard, trying to get the opening goal. The 205 fired a couple of shots wide, Ross had a great effort bouncing back of the crossbar, but the game was still goalless. David came on for Daniel, as both teams tried their hardest to get the opening goal.
Full time the game ended 0-0.
With 5 minutes of extra time to be played, the thought of dreaded penalty kicks entered the heads of the 1 supporters
Within a minute in extra time, the deadlock was broken. Lewis picked up a lose ball in the middle of the pitch, and lashed into the net ( It might have taken a slight deflection but who cares ) The roar from the 1 supporters was deafening, the boy's on the pitch went wild, but there was still work to be done. The 205 pressed for the equaliser, another couple of shots went wide of Greg's goal, but the 205 looked a beaten team, and when the ref blew his whistle, they were a beaten team.
Everyone went wild, Lewis and David took of their shirts and threw them into the crowd. All the boy's went off to celebrate their victory, and they deserved to.
Greg McCall, Ewan Walker, Daniel Hall, David Polley, Ross Johnston and Lewis Rankin, what a team !
Well done boy's
Saturday 27th March - 231st (0) v (1) 128th
The 231st winning streak came to an end, with a disappointing result against a good 128 team. With the 1 only needing a draw to claim second place in the league, they started the game well enough, but fell behind when the 128 scored early in the first half. They boys tried hard to get into the game, but they weren't creating many chances in front of the 128 goal. Up the other end of the pitch, Daniel had to be on top form, to deny the 128 a second goal, on several occasions. The 1 were not playing well, and were pinned in their own half, for long spells in the first half. Greg managed to break free and had a one on one chance with the 128 goalie, but shot just wide of the advancing keeper, for our best chance of the half. Into to second half, and it was the same script as the first, with the 128 dominating the game, and the 1 struggling to get a grip on the game. Daniel had to be called on again and again to keep the score line down. He was having a great game. The 1 created a few chances, that we couldn't convert into the Edward Woodward ( The Equaliser ) ( Joke for the parents). The 128 deserved the 3 points. Now we go into our final game against the 118 for a winner takes all, game for second place. What a turnaround from the celebrations from last week, but as someone once said, "Its a funny old game saint"
Man of the Match - Daniel Hall - Without Daniel we would have got beaten 7 nil today. he was different class today, well done.
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Opponent |
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Fixture |
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Meet |
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Kick Off |
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Scoreline |
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Points |
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Oct 24 |
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131st |
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Away |
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10.30 |
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10.45 |
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0 - 7 |
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3 |
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Oct 31 |
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205A |
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Home |
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09.00 |
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09.15 |
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1 - 4 |
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1 |
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Nov 7 |
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16th |
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Home |
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09.00 |
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09.15 |
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4 - 1 |
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3 |
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Nov 14 |
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128th |
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Away |
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11.15 |
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11.30 |
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2 - 4 |
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3 |
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Nov 21 |
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118th |
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Home |
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11.15 |
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11.30 |
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2 - 5 |
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1 |
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Nov 28 |
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205B |
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Away |
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10.30 |
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10.45 |
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0 - 7 |
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3 |
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Dec 5 |
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95/278/229 |
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Away |
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09.45 |
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10.00 |
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1 - 5 |
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3 |
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Jan 23 |
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131st |
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Home |
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10.30 |
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10.45 |
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8 - 1 |
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3 |
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Jan 30 |
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205A |
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Away |
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09.00 |
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09 15 |
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2 - 4 |
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3 |
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Feb 6 |
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16th |
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Away |
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09.00 |
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09 15 |
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0 - 6 |
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3 |
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Mar 6 |
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205B |
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Home |
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10.30 |
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10.45 |
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5 - 2 |
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3 |
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Mar 13 |
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95/278/229 |
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Home |
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09.45 |
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10.00 |
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2 - 1 |
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3 |
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Mar 27 |
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128th |
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Home |
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11.15 |
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11.30 |
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0 - 1 |
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1 |
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Apr 24 |
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118th |
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Away |
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11.15 |
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11.30 |
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