Weston Swifts AFC//1992

Weston Swifts suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat against local rival Kurri Kurri on the weekend.

Weston needed a victory to jump above Kurri on the table, however the Swifts were never in the match as Kurri opened the scoring on 20 minutes after some sloppy defending left the Kurri striker with far too much time inside the box and he was able to put the ball into the corner of the net.

The scores stayed at 1-0 until the half time break, at which time Weston were forced to make changes as Brenton O’Donnell was unable to continue. The changes never paid off however, as Kurri scored a further 3 goals in the second half. Grant McDonald was voted man of the match as his couple of attempts on goal were the only highlight in an otherwise dour day for the Swifts.

Reserve Grade went down 1-0, with Kurri scoring the winning goal just minutes after the kick off of the second half. It was an improved performance from the Swifts compared to the last time the two sides met when Kurri won 5-0. Adam Jordan was voted man of the match.

This Saturday Weston host Muswellbrook with First Grade kicking off at 3pm and Reserve Grade at 1-15.

Weston Swifts hosted Belmont Tingira on Saturday and played out a scoreless draw.

In a tight contest, for the majority of the match neither side were able to gain the upper-hand. However the game exploded into action in the dying minutes as the Swifts attempted to capitalise on the tiring Belmont defence. Brad McNaughton hit the crossbar from a volley from just inside the 18-yard box, with the rebound falling to a Belmont defender to clear the danger.

Minutes later, Jason Haines had a free header on the back post, however his header was directed straight to the goalkeeper.

Brenton O’Donnell had the Swifts best opportunity, as a through ball put him behind the Belmont defence and one-on-one with the keeper, however his shot was millimetres wide of the post to leave the final score at 0-0.

Reserve Grade picked up their first victory of the season with a 2-1 win. The Swifts got off to a flying start in the 9th minute as Brent Currie scored from long range to put Weston ahead. 5 minutes later Lachlan Gourley put the Swifts 2-0 up after some good work hassling the Belmont defence.

Belmont clawed a goal back on the stroke of half time to make the scores 2-1.

Belmont attempted in vain to score an equaliser in the second half, but some outstanding saves from man of the match Jason Haines in goal and a defence lead by David Mahoney kept the Belmont Strikers at bay, with the final score remaining 2-1.

This Saturday the Swifts make the short trip to Birallee to take on Kurri Kurri in the local derby. First Grade kicks off at 3pm, with Reserves starting at 1-15pm.