Gold Coast United v CCM
Game was not the best performance by either team, IMO. GCU had a good first half with about 4 or 5 chances and CCM about 3 chances. 0-0 at half time. CCM came out all guns blazing in the second half. Scored from a set piece and then from open play, poor defense from GCU. 2-0 CCM.
A ridiculous red card for Thwaite early in the second half saw GCU down to 10 men in the 48th minute. Finally GCU had a result from all their forays forward and Adama Trarore slotted one past Vukovic in the 80th minute. Then in the 91st minute, Smeltz popped up at a cross and headed one home for a 2-2 result.
I think all the calls to Vukovic about Beijing got to him as he was really frustrated by the end of the match and even pushed one of his own players. “Did you go to Beijing, Nooo, Nooo” Great stuff by the 12 GCU Home bay supporters who bothered to turn up.
With 7 players unable to be selected I think that GCU showed good character to come back from 2-0 down to a consistent performer from the A-League. One thing is for sure, we will not be embarrassed this coming season.
One final trial game against the Glory next Saturday then we wait until August 8th for our first ever match in the A-League against the team who will be our biggest rivals, Brisbane Roar. Suncorp here we come.
Our supporters club is gaining momentum despite last nights poor effort. We are having a meeting to vote in an executive on Monday August 3rd, Dog and Parrot, Robina, 7pm.
Cheers
Tezza
July 19 2009 10:45 am | A-League and Gold Coast United
Anthony on 19 Jul 2009 at 10:54 am #
Looking forward to a GCU v Sydney FC road trip. Bring on Version 5….