Yearly Archives: 2012

Serrano 1 – 1 Aljezurense

 

Travelling away following Aljezurense is not for the faint hearted or for those suffering Blood Pressure problems, when once again a match that should have been well and truly won by half time was squandered, of course with the helping of hapless refereeing.

 

Aljezurense started well and their slick passing game on a sand pitch put the home side on the back foot. The home defence showed their true colours when continually severe tackles from behind stopped the game, but the official thought the wave of the finger was enough.

 

After 20 minutes, a corner from the left by Aljezurense saw the ball bounce up at a defender who calmly patted the ball to his feet, penalty. Up stepped Casinhas who sent the ball one way and the home keeper another 0-1.

 

Aljezurense took a firmer control as the home side seemed to have a penchant for the long ball, that continually either caught the home centre forward off side, or the ball bounced through to Toco.

 

The mid field marshalled by the consistent Fabinho 5 sprayed the ball around and Casinhas was put away in the clear 40m from goal.  His control was good on the bad surface, but his lob shot clipped the top of the bar when this game should have been sown up.

 

Simao 80 was also having a fine game and his control of both the ball and the opposition was worth the trip. The home defence continued to hack at the heels and at last the referee booked 2 of them when both should have seen red.

 

Half Time 0-1 Aljezurense

 

The second half had not really got going when after 3 mins the referee adjudged Silva 17 to have fouled  the centre forward who looked like a very poor impression of a Real Madrid Portuguese footballer, after a long protest he was booked and a penalty given. Up stepped the centre forward, with a one pace run up to the ball he managed to push the ball into the diving arms of Toco, justice except for the booking.

 

Aljezurense continued to control the match and when Jardel 21 was brought on, his first kick could and should have been a goal, but where have you heard that before. Simao 80 continued to entertain although the harsh challenges continued when at last the referee managed to show a red card. Within a few minutes the home side replaced the other defender to save him the same treatment, all a little too late.

 

With 10mins left a long ball from the home defence found the arms of Toco and seconds later the home centre forward ran into the back of Silva 17 some 8m from the ball. The centreforward fell to the ground rolling around and as Toco was about to kick the ball the Referee gave a foul, it was laughable until he produced a yellow then red card for Silva.

 

The last ten mins was end to end without sting in either attacks and in the 3rd minute of injury time Serrano won a corner on the left. The cross came into the near post and it seemed fruitless but a slight nudge from a defender saw the ball beat Toco centimetres from picking the ball up – goal – final whistle.

 

A good point some would say away from home, but having watched it, it was another 2 thrown away. Now Machados have moved into 2nd place  – another sand pitch,  and from memory a way of playing farm yard football.

 

Algarve Cup Aljezurense 1 – 2 Quarterenses

 

Aljezurense were again subjected to bad refereeing decisions when last Wednesday evening a clear offside goal interrupted Aljezurenses command of this match.

Abel substituting for Toco, had a splendid game and all in all the team were unlucky not to win this tie. Still easy chances go amiss with both Casinhas 10 and Jardel 21 missing simple tap ins to have secured the match.

The saddest part of the evening was to see Andre 20 limp off only to discover he has a broken ankle, and depending on a trip to see a specialist on Monday whether he will need surgery. The bottom line is a minimum of 2 months out,  almost the end of the season, and he will be sorely missed.

 

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Bob’s Gym Sessions are Back !

AMOVATE GYM SESSIONS RE-STARTING

Feeling a bit sluggish? Got some weight to shed after the Christmas and New Year Celebrations?

Made a resolution to rediscover that sparkle, that zest, the get-up-and-go that you thought had got up and gone…..?

Well, there’s no longer any reason not to get fit and stay fit.

Bob Packham is re-starting the weekly gym sessions at the Amovate HQ from next Thursday, January 5th, between 5 and 6pm.

Bob already runs a thriving Keep Fit club at the Old Schoolhouse, which meets twice weekly for a 10-15 minute aerobic workout followed by circuit training in sessions lasting no more than a total of one hour.

Those classes will be re-starting on Wednesday after the winter break and there is room, incidentally, for more people who’d like to join in—the classes are held on Mondays at 11.30am—12.30pm and Wednesdays from 11am-12 noon and cost €2.50 per session.

Bob’s gym sessions will re-start on Thursday and differ from the Keep-Fit classes which are supervised for the full hour, Bob and Ian leading the class throughout.

But the gym sessions are there for people to simply use the wide range of equipment at their own pace, following their own programme although Bob will be there to keep an eye on things and assist or advise only when requested.

Following Amovate’s acquisition of a Portacabin which now provides storage for the tables and chairs normally kept inside the building there is much more space, allowing Bob to set up a much more amenable and convenient gym area.

He has been able to provide quality equipment via his Keep Fit classes, which includes a multi-gym, two excellent cross-training machines, two exercise bikes, tread machines, weights and weights bench, rowing machine, steps, etc; plenty to keep you going.

And as Bob ploughs all funds back into new equipment the quality of the apparatus will continue to get better and better.

So, why not come along and join in, beginning next Thursday at 5pm.

And if the numbers of people using the gym grows as high as those attending the Keep Fit classes then Bob will look at the prospects of expanding the gym sessions to another day, making them twice-weekly.

Just turn up in your work-out kit (sadly, we don’t yet stretch to changing facilities and showers), sign in, pay your €2.50, and use the equipment at your own pace, unless you want Bob to monitor your progress and give advice.

Beverages such as tea (bags), coffee (instant), water, beer, soft drinks etc will be available.

And even if you are not sure whether it’s for you or not, come along anyway, have a look and a chat over a drink and make up your own mind…

Incidentally, if anyone has any gym or exercise equipment of a decent quality that they no longer use, or which is lying forgotten at the back of your garage or garden shed, why not donate it to Amovate where it will find a good home and be put to good use.

Just give Bob a ring on 91 796 1555 and he’ll arrange to have it collected.