WPI does it Again!!

The sweet taste of success

They say winning isn’t everything, but somebody forgot to tell that to the boys above. Losing is definitely not in their vocabulary, and the hunger that this group of boys have to win at all costs is unrivalled.

Today's game took place at Strathfield RSL's, now famous, astro-turf pitch. In one of the most stunning come backs seen in recent history, WPI came back from 7-3 down to clinch the toughly contestted game 12-13 in front of a huge crowd.

WPI was reshuffled from their previous outing, with Steve D (formerly acting coach) choosing his marriage and honeymoon over team duties (more on the repercussion of his actions later).
In came new signing Pramin (aka Babz, aka Mario Balotelli), and Damo coming in for Rod H.

It all went to plan early on for WPI, with Steve (aka Stefche) finishing a neat build up to put the team up 1-0. From there the opposition took control of the game and raced to a 7-3 lead. WPI had no answer to the fast moving opposition, as their lack of fitness was highly recognizable. New recruit Pramin struggled to get a grip and looked out of place, cheaply giving the ball away on numerous occasions. However, he and the rest of the team lifted, and in what could only be described as 'stunning', WPI found the samba rhythm which had been missing from their play and tore the opposition apart.

Damo gelled well with his new team-mates with an almost telepathic understanding of their movements. Babz raised his game, along with his voice, and drove into tackles, controlled the ball and almost scored and absolute cracker of a volley. Stefche put in a man of the match performance, scoring almost half the teams goals. At times, he toyed with the opposition, and humiliated the keeper by rounding and nutmegging him.

The comeback started with Captain Al rallying the troops. His vision from the back, and the directing of the game allowed WPI to take the game by the scruff of the neck and turn things around. The Khairo brothers were not at their 'defence tormenting' best, but both banged in a goal, with Mat smashing in a volley on the turn from a tight angle.

WPI turned the 7-3 deficit to an 8-7 lead, before being pegged back by the opposition to go into the break at 8-8. After the break, WPI never looked like losing control of the game despite the close score line and streaked ahead 12-9 before the finishing the game 13-12 in front.

After the game, Babz enjoyed not one, but two nice cold (and well deserved) beers with his new team mates, discussing his future in the squad, and the sponsoring of WPI in which he agreed to purchase the clubs new jerseys.



Not content with the beers, Babz shouted everyone to a nice juicy steak (further cementing his future in the squad) at Outback Steakhouse, where the wild celebrations continued.

So, with Babz displaying his worth, and Damo looking the part, is there a place for Chinaya (Steve D) in the squad? More on that in the 'Captains Corner', the new segment by captain Al coming soon. Stay tuned.