Harp Shooters Shot Down

The late arrival of Mystery Matt Cantwell at half time did not dent the enthusiasm of the Rovers team as they took on the Harp Shooters in the Shed of Dreams today. "We drafted in Glen Rhodes (pictured) for the first half and he did pretty well scoring two of our goals" said Hall "and we were looking very strong defensively with both Eddie and Ben in the line up, although we gave Eddie a treat and played him up the park for quite a bit of the half". Hal said Rovers controlled the game defensively and he had very little to do in goal for the whole match. "It's great when the defence in front of you gives virtually no chances" said Hall "so it was just a matter of time before we found a way through their defence although it was never going to be a high scoring game". Hall said the arrival of Cantwell added another dimension and he performed his usual section of mazey dribbles. "He dribbles so much I worry they'll never be able to clean the court up later" said Hall "but we're getting him trained to a pass it every now and again and it provides that nice little surprise element" Hall said it was his third ever clean sheet in this match and going into a Division 1 campaign with the defence operating so well was a bonus. "We've tightened up ever since we got a lesson by Hayden's" said hall "although we'll no doubt see those guys in the guise of Els Gaye before long".

Final: Rovers 5 Harp Shooters 0