The TSSB were shorn, mulesed, and de-dagged in their own shed. Despite putting together a ground that is worse than Gippslands NZ didn't have a lot to offer. Sure late in the second half they gave some flutters to 'the Hill' gathered at my place (mainly poor marking and one or too Ruferisms) but compare Foster to Wilkinson (P-G) and Coveny (SM-L) and ask who was lifted by the team around them.
Three great goals and at least 2 probably 3 more that should have been. Some great work to move the ball around and use the flanks (even in the sandheap) creating space and the diagonal balls through the defence were divine boys.
Ratings:
Bosnich 5 - really did not have much to do. (Yellow card for time wasting
!?)
Ivanovic 6 - Did OK but his footing for interceptions was marred by the ground
Tobin (c) 7 - Did the job on Rufer most of the time
Moore 7 - Off injured late but also contained well - should have come forward
Lazaridis 8 - If he had a right foot he could have created havoc
Zelic 8 - Rode a lot of heavy tackling and created a lot of moves /
chances Slater 9 - Ran all day, held the ball well, and always looked for options
Arnold 7 - In positions early and well but shooting let him down. 2 at least.
Foster 9 - Very good game and much above his usual EC stuff. Commanded the mf.
A. Vidmar 7 - Fetched and carried and gave options. Hope he keeps improving
Aloisi 8 - Getting much more confident, received well and took some nice shots.
Tony Vidmar on very late for injured Moore.
Still celebrating too much to write coherently. Enjoy yourselves in Auckland tonight Mark, Mal, and Harry!