Archive for September, 2012
Mirror images
The semi-finals were almost the mirror image of the other. They were low scoring. The favourites were down early and came back to win. Both games were tight, ferocious contests. It was compelling football, defence suffocating attack. It was end to end football. It was on your feet, arms in the air stuff.
Delisted and blasted
It’s not easy to travel and win. The weather is different. The workplace is different, as are the people around you. Faces aren’t familiar. They can be hostile. It’s not hard to get motivated but it’s easy to get distracted.
Knowing in advance that it’ll end in sudden death is tough, and despite the expectations of competitiveness there’s no chance at winning.
