Rio Madrid 3 - 4 Zef Side

Lack of concentration kills off Madrid in Derby match.

In front of a sellout crowd in Subiaco the 2nd premier league game of the season saw Madrid face off against last seasons runner up Zef Side.

With some notable exclusions from the lineup that won comfortably last week namely Telfer, Young and Nicholas who were all serving one match bans for excessive drinking on the weekend.

Zef Side went up early in the match threw a Greene own goal and soon added another from distance. Madrid opened up there account Centre Back Ver Beek following a corner from Greene.

After the break Madrid tied the score through a close range effort from Greene which then followed another which made the score 3 - 2 in favour of the miners. It all went down hill from there after the defence slacked off and let in another 2 own goals.

Madrids failure to capitalise on opportunities in front of goal was the deciding factor as they far out-shot the opponent.

Join us next time for another addition until then enjoy your week.

Rio Madrid 6 - 2 Perth Cossacks

"Another clinical display, another resounding win" The West Australian

"Red Miners strike gold in season opener" The daily Telegraph

"Telfer brace secures thrilling and entertaining opener" The Sun

In the first match of the new Lords Premier League season 2011/2012 Rio Madrid fielded there strongest lineup against what could only be described as the Ukraine National Side.

New summer signing L. Nicholas started off the bench alongside regular defender A. VerBeek. This meant strikers Young and Greene started in the forward positions with Telfer and Byrne in behind. Star signing from 2010 G. Hodges was fit again in goal after a 7 week lay off with a freak shoulder injury sustained in Kilimenjaro.

From the outset Madrid took control with some good passing and efforts going just wide from Greene and Young. It was Telfer who broke the deadlock though with a resounding effort from 9 yards into the bottom corner.

Madrid went into the half with the score 1 - 0 and came out with a new game plan that toyed with the opposition. Goals to Greene and Young made the score 3 - 0 before the Ukraine got back a cheap one.

With the fans a bit nervous in there seats now, Telfer thought enough was enough when he took the ball on the volley just inside the oppositions half and unleashed a thunderbolt which crashed off the crossbar into the auld onion bag.

Resounding goals to Greene and Nicholas followed and insured a comfortable and thrilling opening win for the Miners.

Man of the Match Jeff Telfer told RMTV "we deserved that victory, now we can look forward to tonights chicken and beer, as that what keeps me playing".

Until next time be safe and tune in next thursday evening for the next round of premier league action im Jim Nantz and this is Rio Madrid TV.

Rio Madrid 6 - 8 Hardly Athletic

Update to come

Rio Madrid 4 - 1 Zef Side

Structure, composure and fitness ensured triumph in this game. A top of the table clash proved to be one of the most satisfying victories for the proud Rio Madrid team, knocking down Zef Side by 4 goals to 1. R.M. was up against the odds with a limited pool of players to choose from as the Club had kindly released players from their contracts for the festive season, notably the regulars M.S. Greene and A. Verbeek. Only managing to field 5 players there was no room for injury or lethargy, the squad put together a comprehensive display of teamwork and synergy to score all 5 goals of the match...yes Kieran Burton managed to edge one past Goalie Hodges to give the opposition a mark on the board, but made up for it with a number of great saves in goal. Nonetheless 2 goals to Hodges and Young (sounding like the name of a new law firm) put the team convincingly at the top of the ladder. Telfer, true to his form, showed generosity in allowing his teammates to score all the goals...A note must be made regarding the team’s defensive performance; goalies were vocal and communication was rife resulting in limited opportunity for the enemy to shoot. The game was a clean one with good sportsmanship shown from both teams. Players riddled with perspiration at the final whistle proved how competitive the 30 minutes of football were, great work REDS.!

JATelfer

Rio Madrid 3 - 3 Firkin Wanderers

No update from Greene for this post, but it was a hard fought, physical tight game. Good preparation for following weeks top of the table clash!

Rio Madrid 4 - 1 The Bosnian Bombers

A stunning brace from defender A.VerBeek ensured Madrid stay atop of the league with a perfect record and send the Bosnian Bombers crashing to consecutive defeats.
Madrid set out from the get go with some nervous football until the 10 minute mark where some fluency set in after a beautifully constructed goal was calmly slotted home by Hodges. A nice pass to Greene from Young was back heeled to Hodges who stuck it in the bottom right corner.
With J.Telfer out of the side due to SARS, new winter signing A.Byrne from Rangers in the SPL started on the bench and regular starting defender A.Verbeek returned from injury.
These 2 proved to provide a solid backbone for the heart of the Madrid defence after a shakey performance last week.
2 more goals flowed for Madrid after the break both scored by VerBeek with the second of his double being hammered into the top right corner from outside the box.
The bombers then hit back with a rather fortuitous goal after the ball was struck into Hodges and deflected into the left corner of the net. This was the only setback after a brilliant performance in the net by keepers Burton & Hodges.
In the final minutes as the Bombers pushed forward Greene countered down the right wing and calmly finished into the right side of the net to guarantee the Miners a resounding 4 - 1 victory.
Next up Firkin Wanderers who will provide the toughest test of the season after a crushing 7 - 1 defeat of cellar dwellers samgin at the weekend.

Rio Madrid 8 - 6 XI - IV

Exciting, Deadly, Sharp call them what you like but the Red Miners put on a clinic in front of a packed out Lords Stadium on Thursday evening.
Before all the fans could find there seats Madrid started the score sheet with a flourish of goals inside the 5 minute mark. Greene found the net on 3 occasions before being sublimely set up by Zimbabwean international G.Hodges in his 4th start of the season.
Young added 2 before headley slotted home 8 minutes from time after a well constructed passing move finished in a sweet finish. K Burton then found himself with the ball with 4 minutes on the clock, he held the ball up turned his man, burnt through the next defender like last nights curry before hammering one home in the far left corner.
Manager Sir Jonny ball was pleased with the result although he was disappointed with the lack of concentration on defence in the closing minutes.
Next up some Bosnians are being served up on the platter.