 Cannons
edge out Lions by a single goal
Sunday
12 July 2009
(Pece Siljanovski) - A single goal by Oakleigh Cannons
forward Jerry Karpeh was the difference in a tight contest
against Preston Lions Football Club in Round 17 of the
Victorian Premier League at BT Connor Reserve on Sunday.
The day was very emotional for the Lions, as it was the
first match after the passing of the clubs Vice President
Gorgi Puljkov. A minute silence was marked before the
match begun, as the players and supporters paid their
respects towards the hardworking and dedicated Puljkov.
The Lions fresh from their first victory two weeks ago
against Richmond started stronger of the two sides,
however were unable to punish the Cannons.
Their best chance came from the impressive Preston forward
Martin Hana, who was on the end of a great through ball
from the Lions midfield. Hana masterfully passed the
Cannons defender and was one on one with the Oakleigh
keeper Cagalj. Unfortunately Hana's shoot went just wide
of the target.
The Cannons made the Lions pay for their early misses as a
scramble for the ball in Preston's box, the Lions were
unable to fully clear the ball from the area as Oakleigh
fired a number of shoots, until Karpeh's effort was on
target to give the visitors the lead.
Oakleigh
then stamped their authority on the match, however this
did not reflect on the scoreboard as the vastly improved
Lions outfit managed to withstand the pressure and Preston
keeper Damir Salcin denied the Cannons on a number of
occasions.
The three points were vital for Oakleigh as their finals
aspirations were kept alive, with only a point separating
them from the top five.
Next week Preston Lions will meet Hume City in Round 18 of
the Victorian Premier League at BT Connor Reserve on
Sunday 19th July 2009 3.00pm, while on Friday night
Oakleigh will travel to face Richmond SC.
Photos: Nome Risteski
Preston Lions FC: 21 D. Salcin (G), 11 M.
Miskas, 17 I. Filipovic (46' 29 V. Kostadinovski), 16 B.
Micovski, 23 I. Kolevski, 8 R. Najdovski, 9 M. Hana, 10 B.
Georgioski (C), 3 A. Branov, 4 C. Jones, 14 B. Tenovski
Subs not used: 1 A. Stojanovski, 15 K. Coceski, 7
P. Mitrevski
Yellow Cards: 25' C. Jones, 43' I. Filipovic
Oakleigh Cannons: 1 A. Cagalj (G), 5 F. Rosman, 6
S. Drakos, 17 I. Franjic, 13 B. Damianos, 20 A. Drakos, 7
T. Waterson, 10 R. Diaco (76' 11 J. Nilo), 15 S.
Hatzikostas, 24 J. Kozic (73' 21 D. Matkovic), 14 J.
Karpeh (87' 19. B. Gasparinatos)
Subs not used: 8 B. Obradovic, 23 S. Stefanovic
Goal: 31' J. Karpeh
Crowd: 300 (unofficial) at BT Connor Reserve |
