When Two Islands Go To War: Shetland vs Orkney (sign-up)

retired_jbabbagirl · 03-08-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wisla_krakow:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by NeoAC:
Huzzah! Official series stands at 1-0, Shetland scum!

If I correctly recall:

Rule 12.11

States; friendly victories do not count in offical standings, as the match has no proper benefit.

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Fine, fine. Still, a sign of things to come, I believe.

St Johnstone and Hamilton, huh? No problem. St. Johnstone might be a bit of a challenge, but we'll take 'em out!

retired_bunnie34 · 03-08-2007, 10:22 PM

Unoficial score:
Orkney 1-0 Shetland

retired_jbabbagirl · 03-08-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jonny Kaufman:
Unofficial score:
Orkney 1-0 Shetland

Soon to be Orkney 2-0 Shetland.

kissofdeath2120 · 03-08-2007, 10:35 PM

/o\

dark days are here again

retired_sbanhagel · 03-08-2007, 11:12 PM

It was very kind of you both to mention in your match reports my apparently sole contributiob to the glorious first fixture for the magnificent Orkneys.

From Tilla

'nothing much happened In The Second Half apart from Mcjames Missed a sitter'

And from Wisla

'McJames then missed a sitter of an open goal for Orkney'

Your kindness has not gone unnoticed

But its the team that matters not the individual

KUTGW :thup:

salma · 03-08-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wisla_krakow:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by salma:
Great work wisla :thup: :thup:

we should have won the pre-season match

but i got my firt goal at shetland after just playing for 4 min :cool:

wisla could you give me a link to your skin because it is really good

The skin is the Sleek FM Skin, I can't get a link for you atm as my internet is being very very slow, but I'm sure you can find it in the Editor's Hideaway forum. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks I have downloaded the skin

I can't believe we lost :eek: to ... ( I don't know what is there name ... are they even a team??!! )

KUTGW :thup:

retired_claire · 03-08-2007, 11:34 PM

Orkney Islands vs Shetland Islands
Pre-Season Friendly - 10.7.2006

Shetland improved greatly in their second game against Orkney, and deserved to win.

Shetland got up to another strong start, with Howells blasting over after just a minute gone. Bulter then had a shot well wide for Orkney. Shetlands more attacking and offensice style this game let to Majidinho getting a boooking. Howells then had another shot blocked, as Shetlands turned up the tempo.

Against the run of play, Orkney gained the lead. With Andrews slipping in behind to score.

Not much else happened in the half, but Shetlands were rueing missed opportunities as they went in behind.

HT score: Orkney Islands 0-1 Shetland Islands

As the second half began, Shetlands went for it, and after just 47 mins Petrov's long range attempt was saved. McKauf then showed why he was important for Orkney, hitting the crossbar from 8 yards. But Shetlands defence was more resilient this time.

Finally Shetlands got their break, and Drewe's corner was met by Pethybridge, who powered his header home. Incidentally, Pethybridge was the only player to remain in the side after the last Orkney game, so the manager's faith in him was rewarded.

Nelson had a late whipped free-kick saved, and in stoppage time Orkney keeper Lewis had to claw away a dangerous Shetland cross, and Drewe hit the rebound wide.

Well it was a much more improved performance today, and I felt we did enough to win it. The change in XI and tactics certainly helped, and there were even some 7s in our first team this time.

My MoM is Rhys Howells, who made good movement in the first half before coming off with a knock in the second half. He really should have got a goal, but I was pleased enough with his contribution. Drewe also put in a solid performance, and Majidinho was much improved after his poor game against Cove Rangers.

I think Josh has posted the screenies, if not he should do so tommorow, but if none are up in an hour I'll do them :thup: