A game that unsurprisingly had everything at Connolly Park. A real coach killer! My view on a couple of issues of importance, some mentioned above, some not.

The refereeing overall was pretty decent I thought. Yes, the Westlakes headed non-goal seemed legit with a good finish getting in front of his marker. Mistake that the far linesman apparently has put his hand up for. The linesman flagging for handball on the near side that resulted in the Westlakes penalty was a correct decision. The player in question didn't say a lot, with the coach on several occasions arguing "but it hit him on the arm". I'll leave it at that.

It was pretty easy to determine Westlakes were understrength, especially if blokes had backed up as we're hearing. There was a bloke in their backline who appeared totally out of his depth, however if he was one of the players who'd backed up then fair play to him. Others looked lethargic and the usual passing was not there for most parts. Olympic had injuries too, most notable their captain on one leg and played out of position which actually further exposed him.

If you'd turned up on full time then you'd have sworn Olympic had won. Could be seen as a tad over the top but you cannot deny it was a gutsy effort to equalise with 10 men (although they must surely be used to playing a man down) and coming away with a point when it seemed as though they'd get nothing. Needs to be noted that a few within seemed a little embarrassed at how others were celebrating.

On another note - the Olympic striker needs to be watched as is lightning, direct and can play. It's all good being quick but if you're useless then your better of on the wing in league. That bloke is quality for this division and relishes running at tired players late in a game - just ask Charlestown, Westlakes and definitely Merewether presumably amongst others. Their defence though is shambolic at best having conceded almost 30. Lucky they can score!

There was a period in the second half when I think the scores were tied that Olympic had their foot on the throat of Westlakes, hitting the woodwork and missing a few chances. If we hadn't noticed, their bench was insistent on telling anyone that would listen how dominant they were. Moments later a ball came across their own 6 yard box only for the wide Westlakes player to miss an empty net with minimal pressure. Funny enough we couldn't hear a murmur then haha

Play of the day must have been Big Dunc, obviously straight from the PS3, hitting the R1 button and rolling the last two Olympic defenders in one go who had committed to the ball coming into his feet. He then took a touch and toe poked past the 'keeper from outside the 18, catching him a little by surprise I think. The linesman laughed at appeals for offside and rightly so. Probably summarises the game in that one play actually.

For the defensive disaster that this game was, it's done nothing to dent my opinion of how dangerous Westlakes are, especially if they were that understrength. Don't be discarding Olympic either, there are a few really good players in that side and if can make a few changes and sort out defence then not only could they make the semis, but they could threaten once there.

A perfect night for neutrals who made the trip, certainly our contingent from Jeso who wanted a draw. "A 4-4 draw with Olympic red card" was even tipped! Thanks for the show, couldn't buy that entertainment. Well done both clubs.