BLACKS WIN TIGHT GAME AGAINST WINDSOR

MYS BLACKS 1 WINDSOR MARADONA 0 - TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2009

An incredibly tight game, watched by a big crowd, was settled near the end by a single goal by Scott Simpson after an incredible, end-to-end second half.

The first half-hour was quite flat, with neither side creating many chances until soon before half-time. Callum put a good effort just wide and Blair had a snap-shot well-saved by Ross, a Youngstars player who has started turning out for Windsor's Maradona team on Sundays.

The best chance of the first half fell to Scott, who ran through but was denied by Ross who pushed his shot onto the post. Windsor also had a few chances towards the end of the half and Cammy Brown pulled off one superb diving save, while several other efforts flashed narrowly wide.

There was much more goalmouth action in the second half. Lloyd skipped through neatly beforepulling his shot wide, David couldn't quite get on the end of a cross from Jack after a lovely passing move and Ross saved well from Jack and Scott.

Windsor had the better of the chances as the game drew to its end, with one shot rebounding from the inside of the post into Cammy Brown's hands and a header bouncing off the top of the bar. Cammy also made a couple more great saves, including a one-on-one, as both keepers came out of the game with great credit.

Scott scored the vital goal after winning a tackle and firing inside the near post, sparking a wild celebration, which included Seth, who ran onto the pitch despite his broken toe to join in. Windsor could still have pulled it back and there were more anxious moments in our goalmouth before the whistle blew. Cammy Brown was again man of the match, though Connor had a brilliant match too, with some fantastic tackles and interceptions all through the game.

It's great that we have won two games in a row, largely down to hard work and a positive attitude. Well done to all the boys.

Squad: Cammy, Connor, Jason, David, Lloyd, Callum, Scott, Jack, Blair, Brandon.

Scorer: Scott