2013 State Cup

[Premy]

Garden Suburb 2-0 Cooks Hill ZL3

[RedMexican]

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength

yeah bero played very well.
their second goal was an absolute cracker, striker jumped on a back pass round the keeper into the back of the net was class
tbh, it really could have been atleast 4 or 5 goals to bero if it wasn't for such poor shooting

[Reds Forever]

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength

Might be case of teams resting players seeing comp starts this weekend. This state comp seems to be bit of a joke. Teams treat it more like a trial game comp then serious tournament.

[namwob99]

Brilliant!! A lower division team wins and now it's a joke that they're resting players.

[Imyourhero]

I find it hard to believe players would be rested. This isn't europe.

[ace22]

what league are musselbrook and bero in. warnersbay zpl and cooks zpl are picked by all to be contenders for the Zpl title.

find it hard to believe they were full strength also.

[namwob99]

2 and 3 respectively!!

[leftrightout]

Brilliant!! A lower division team wins and now it's a joke that they're resting players.

I watched bero play in the first round of state cup and they were very sharp for a new team.
They have some very quality players. I know its still an upset but they will, in my opinion, walk through league 3 this season.

I also find it very hard to believe a ZPL team would be resting players. As someone else said, it isnt europe!
Everyone i know who plays in these leagues is keen for as many games as possible, especially at this time of the year!

[Buddha]

I watched bero play in the first round of state cup and they were very sharp for a new team.
They have some very quality players. I know its still an upset but they will, in my opinion, walk through league 3 this season.

I also find it very hard to believe a ZPL team would be resting players. As someone else said, it isnt europe!
Everyone i know who plays in these leagues is keen for as many games as possible, especially at this time of the year!

i think Stockton will disagree there

[sharky21]

i think Stockton will disagree there

Was thinking the same thing myself.

[TXK]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!

[Buddha]

Was thinking the same thing myself.

Won the league last year and have added alot, some first graders last year playing reserves this year such is the competition for spots in 1sts

I'll be happy just to last longer then 45 minutes!!!

[namwob99]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!

Apologies for cheering Cooks Hill's equaliser, we were just really keen to see penalties and the beer was cold.

[Premy]

This isn't Europe no but with some people working, niggling injuries & cup tied are a few reasons why Suburb didn't field a full strength team that's not to discredit any of the players who were called up to 1st we came up against a very well organized Cooks Hill ZL3 side that put in a hell of a 1st half and with H/T score 0-0 Cooks Hill fought really well credit where credit is due 2nd half different story with my opinion Cooks Hill struggling with the pace of the game and the game opened up on a different night we might of had more goals with the woodwork getting a work out all night (5 times if memory serves me correct) end of the night good result for Suburb with the Coach having a welcome headache selection wise. Thanks for a great game Cooks Hill good luck this year must add the refferee we had last night was exceptional best I've had bring on the weekend offseason is far to long

[Youaskedforit]

Think warners bay have lost alot of players, ski, darry, paterson brothers, greeny, fidel plus more ?

[leftrightout]

Was thinking the same thing myself.

Im pretty glad you do disagree... i hope other teams in the comp also disagree, otherwise whats the point?

I know you say you have a great squad and all, im sure its true... but i am predicting bero to do better, i was hugely impressed watching them and believe they would go close to winning league 2 even.

I hope you can use that as more incentive! i know i would!

good luck!

[sharky21]

Im pretty glad you do disagree... i hope other teams in the comp also disagree, otherwise whats the point?

I know you say you have a great squad and all, im sure its true... but i am predicting bero to do better, i was hugely impressed watching them and believe they would go close to winning league 2 even.

I hope you can use that as more incentive! i know i would!

good luck!

I don't play for stockton
I play for Tenambit sharks. I know the boys at Bero as a few well a lot played in league 1 at Tenambit with me last year. And yes they do have a good side bout 5 ex league 1 first graders. and I expect them to be up there amongst the top contenders. But to say they will walk thru and could win league 2 that's a big statement ( not that I'm having a go that's what I see this forum is about personal opinions and statements) But just from reading a few things stockton sound very strong with good depth. But should make for a good battle in ZL3. If all can live up to the hype.

[ace22]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!

cooks hill zpl had only met part of the team that night.? turn it up! would of bin the biggest lie you'll here all year. . about early Febuary they had a trial game against my mates team. cooks hill even then showed up with 3 full fit squads who looked like they were full in the swing of training fit and played great.

also i hope the beresfield club in zl1 and zl3 are not the same club. If they are they have some serious selection issues. IF they have a zl3 team of that standard and a zl1 team. Should just be a super team in the zpl with better selection surely?


i cant help but think the like clubs uni. cooks hill etc. should have a huge advantage in the leagues this year ( well there number 1 squad) having 6 teams of players to pick there best 3 from has got to make things easy?

i know for a fact at least 4 zpl teams were complete walk ins this year. Taking anybody that wanted to play. I sometimes wonder how they can compete against a team with alot more people to chose from and actual trials etc.?

Does anyone know if the teams with 2 i.d clubs can feed players from there bottom team up when short? For example can cooks hills lower i.ds squad send players up to there zpl one mid season if they notice some quality down there?

[whANTite]

We lost a fair few from our res grade and third grade and a handful from first but not enough to worry us. we will still be strong and hopefully challenge for a top four spot.

Interesting!!!

I don't play for stockton
I play for Tenambit sharks. I know the boys at Bero as a few well a lot played in league 1 at Tenambit with me last year. And yes they do have a good side bout 5 ex league 1 first graders. and I expect them to be up there amongst the top contenders. But to say they will walk thru and could win league 2 that's a big statement ( not that I'm having a go that's what I see this forum is about personal opinions and statements) But just from reading a few things stockton sound very strong with good depth. But should make for a good battle in ZL3. If all can live up to the hype.

So which is. LOL!!!! Either those Reggie's and 3rds have suddenly turned into 1st graders. Or your telling a few porkie pies. Hahaha!!!

[namwob99]

also i hope the beresfield club in zl1 and zl3 are not the same club. If they are they have some serious selection issues. IF they have a zl3 team of that standard and a zl1 team. Should just be a super team in the zpl with better

Soccer club in 1's, football club in 3's. Entirely different clubs.