Burin Peninsula Soccer Association Intermediate League Soccer

Photo's from Burin the Peninsula Intermediate Soccer Game between Burin Intermediates and the Burin Peninsula Under 16-'s. Burin Intermediates won the game by a score of 5-3.

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Burin Peninsula Intermediate Soccer League

It is great to see senior soccer being played at the Salt Pond Pitch in Burin again. This league is great, it gives Burin Peninsula Under 18's and 16's a league to develop and enhance their skills. It allows Grand Bank and St.Lawrence to have intermediate teams. The league also allows some masters players like Bob Spearns, Harry Kelly, Jeff Warren and Albert Anstey to get themselves fit for their Masters Tournament. These players can also help the younger players with their development.

I was very impressed with a couple of the Burin Peninsula Under 16's that presently play on the Provincial Under 16 Team. Burin Intermediates have a number of young guys that are there to be developed into good solid Challenge Cup Players. Maybe next season you may see three more teams added to the present four teams that are playing in the Provincial Challenge Cup League this season. If possible, I will be developing a third St. John's Team. I am totally convinced that the players exist on the Burin Peninsula for a second team. Then you will have the Provincial Canada Games team.

Great Shot of the Kids.

BPSA Under -10 Boys Team scoring on St. John's

Latest Coach's Corner - Cheers and Jeers - 2008 is now available for reading. Please Click on Coach's Corner Photo

St. Lawrence Laurentians: 2 Holy Cross: 1

Keithy Walsh Photo's

St.Lawrence defeats Holy Cross 3-2 for a six point weekend

The Laurentians defeated Holy Cross for the second consecutive time this week-end. This time it was by a 2-1 score with goals coming from Mike Howlett at the 26 minute coming from a penalty shot while the second Laurentian goal was scored by the Laurentians Clinton Edwards at the 47 minute mark of the second half. The lone marker scored by Holy Cross came late into the contest at the 86 minute mark by Jeremy Babstock.
The story of this game was cards. Cards were dished out fast and furious by referee Mike Edmunds who handed out yellow cards to the Laurentians: John Douglas , Marc Pittman , Mike Howlett, Jon Pickett, and Richard Kelly picked up two yellows which sent him off the field. While the following Holy Cross players received a caution and were handed out yellow cards: Matt Boland, Ryan Yetman , Zach Wade while their teammates Brian Reddy and Zach Attwood were red carded and sent off the field.

Feildians: 3 Mount Pearl: 2 Game Report by Gord Dunphy

Photo by Gord Dunphy

Feildians look to secure 2nd place with a 3-2 victory over Mount Pearl

In a contest that very well may have decided the 2nd place in the overall standings, it was the Feildians that look like they have put themselves into a great position to secure 2nd place in the league. The St.Lawrence Laurentians have all but officially wrapped up first place. After today's victory, the Feildians are in second place with 22 points and with 5 reminding games things are looking great. Currently, the Feildians are 1 point up on Mount Pearl with 2 games in hand and they are 3 points up on Holy Cross with 3 games in hand.
In today's match it appeared that both teams came out right from the opening whistle, realizing full value of what was at stake. Both teams ran the field well, showing good ball control and great ball movement. Seldom did both teams play any high ball and referee Robbie Antle allowed a good flow to the game while -------( Photo - David Webb)
controlling the temple when emotions from either team ran high. The first ten minutes, the Feildians seemed more determined than usual playing fairly physical and took it to the Mount Pearl team. But at the 13 minute mark Shannon Francis, who was patrolling right midfield, picked up a loose ball and let a beautiful shot go with his left foot from about the 30 yard line, and it beat the Feildians net minder Mike Organ cleanly. From then onward in the first half the tide turned. It was Mount Pearl controlling most of the play but neither striker Sean Drew or Justin Pickford could penetrate the Feildians defence. The Feildians on the other hand counter attacked well creating chances at the 30 minute mark and at 35 minutes. In both cases, Chris Bury had great scoring opportunities but he couldn't finish. In the dying seconds Steven Croft was the beneficiary of a midfield turnover. He walked in on a clear cut break away, striking a shot off the left goal post.
Then in the second half things changed for the Feildians and they were not to be denied for their efforts. Actually,the Feildians squad probably put together and played their best half of the season in this game. They took control of the game,winning more of the free balls than their opponents and goals came as a result of their determination. At the 52 minute mark David Webb caught Mount Pearl keeper, Matt Peddle, off his line and as a result of Peddle being a relatively short goalie, the Feildians were put on the score sheet. Then at the 60 minute mark it was Cris Roche who reaped the benefits of a corner kick as he hit a shot from about the 18 yard line beating Peddle to his left. Next came David Webb again, at the 70 minute mark,as the Feildians were awarded a penalty shot after the Feildians Chris Burry was obstructed inside the box. Webb,who is a proven penalty shot specialist, hit the penalty shot, scoring and leaving Peddle and Mount Pearl team bewildered and in shock. Webb's second goal of the game now puts him in the scoring lead with 8 markers on the season.The Feildians team certainly seemed to be on a mission in the second half but as one would do with a 3-1 lead they kind off slacked back on the attack and went into a defensive shell. Generally, when one stops running and you play defensive, you allow the other team to attack you. In most cases you pay the price and that's exactly what happened in this game. The Mount Pearl team took control of the last 15 minutes of the game but it wasn't until the 86 minute mark that Sean Drew connected for a Mount Pearl goal. But as it turned out it all was in vain as the Feildians held off Mount Pearl team in the dying moments and Mount Pearl went down to a 3-2 defeat.

BPSA Under 14 Girl's Participate In Provincial Mega Tournament

BPSA Under 14 Girls Soccer Team Participate in Provincial Mega Tournament

It was a great effort by these girls who entered the provincial tournament with only 12 players. They played with heart and displayed a tremendous amount of pride. It was a superb effort girls just to play five contests in three days with a short bench. While your point production may have won you a silver medal, your efforts and sportsmanship certainly won you a - Gold Medal

Congratulations Girls !!!

BPSA Under 14 Girls team in action against the Goulds - Medal Game

The game ended in a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time. Then it went to 20 minutes of overtime and then it was the Goulds winning on Penalty shots

Under 14 BPSA Fans enjoying the game

More fans from the Burin Peninsula

Presentation of awards

BPSA individual award winners :
Jillian Rogers (L)- Most Spirited, Keisha Butler (Center) Most Valuable Player
Renee Dunphy (R)- Hard Hat Award

The Goulds watching on as the BPSA first receive silver medals. Then the Goulds Team were awarded their Gold Medal

The BPSA Girls watch the award presentation with their silver medal.

St. Lawrence Laurentians 1 Holy Cross 0 - Game Report Courtesy of the NLSA

CLinton Edwards

Clinton Edwards Performs Double Duty as he leads St.Lawrence to victory

Fans who turned out expecting a rematch of the fiasco in St. John's several weeks ago must have been disappointed as both the Laurentians and Holy Cross stuck to soccer on this wet afternoon in St. Lawrence. St. Lawrence were in control

of this match for most of the game but several counter attacks produced several good scoring chances for the visitors as well. This was a well played game where St. Lawrence, lead by their striker Mike Howlett who set up plays and worked tirelessly, created scoring chances aplenty only to be turned away but the Holy Cross defense and some good goalkeeping by Colin Doyle in the Holy Cross net. The absence of both John Douglas (stuck on the road due to a car accident) and Tristan Slaney (work) forced Clinton Edwards to play the first half in the net.
However with Douglas back in net for the second half, it was Edwards who controlled a ball from Howlett and then turned at the top of the penalty area and caught Doyle flatfooted at the 54 minute mark for the games only goal. John Hawco nearly tied the match when Douglas attempted to cut off a cross into the box but he recovered in time to make the save. At times the game was a little chippy but with several well timed cautions, the game again settled down and became a good game to watch. Jeremy Babstock, Colin Doyle and John Hawco played well for Holy Cross but it was the defending of Ryan Slaney, Marc Pittman and Paul Slaney along with the work of Howlett up front that seemed to give St. Lawrence the edge.

Game Report Courtesy of the NLSA

BPSA Under 10's Participate in Invitational Tournament hosted by Paradise

BPSA Under 10 Team

1.Jeremy Shea,2.David Pittman,3.Edward Farrell,4.Luc Briand,5.Christopher Henderson
6.Ben Hanrahan,7.Ryan Dunphy,8.Matthew Stapleton,9.Parker Doyle,10.David Jones
11.Gregory Rogers,12.Michael Brockerville,13.Michael Pittman,14.Tyson Power

Coaches: JoAnne Mallay-Jones, Shane Dunphy

Fans watching the Game between BPSA Under 10 and St. John's

BPSA scores, tying the game 2-2 at that point

BPSA Under 10 had a glorious chance to go ahead on a penalty shot but Parker Doyle (Noel Doyle's son) missed on his penalty. Minutes later St.John's scored on a penalty shot to win the game for a 3-2 final)

Parker Doyle

Ryan Dunphy

Brin Peninsula Summer Games Coach Gets Five Years Suspension For Alleged Assault

Walter Forsey - Photo by Gord Dunphy

Burin Peninsula Soccer Association coach Walter Forsey was head coach of the BPSA Under 16 Summer Games Team. Forsey has been given a hefty five-year suspension and has been relieved of all his coaching duties by the NLSA. Coach Forsey allegedly assaulted a player from the Grand Bank intermediate team while his Summer Games Team was playing a Burin Peninsula league game. Mr. Forsey now has the right to appeal. The RCMP from the Burin District are investigating the matter.

Final Results of the Latest Poll

Who do you feel will be the two finalists in the Provincial Challenge Cup? Total Votes Cast = 151 Holy Cross vs Mount Pearl	5 -3%
St. Lawrence vs Feildians	23-15%
Mount Pearl vs Feildians	1 -0%
St. Lawrence vs Holy Cross	28-18%
Holy Cross vs Feildians	1 -0%
St. Lawrence vs Mount Pearl	93-61%

Conclusion:
94% of the voters feel St.Lawrence will be in the final
61% of the voters feel St.Lawrence will be playing Mount Pearl
18% of the voters feel St.Lawrence will be playing Holy Cross
15% of the voters feel St.Lawrence will be playing Feildians

3 % of the voters feel Holy Cross will be playing Feildians

Photo's of the Provincial Under 18 "B" Tournament by Vicki Lockyer

Marcus Turpin(left) ; Gabe's nephew Shane ( right) Labrador City

B.C. Jubilee and Challenge Teams - 2008

POWERHOUSE SURREY UNITED WOMEN CLAIM FIFTH STRAIGHT VICTORY

The Surrey United Premier Women defeated Westside FC 3-1 in overtime to win the open womens division at the Senior Provincial Championships in Chilliwack. The Surrey women will now move on to compete in the Senior National Championships in St. John's Newfoundland in October.

In the Men's category, Gorge FC defeated Sporting Club 1-0 in a hard fought match, and they will also move on to compete at Senior National Championships

St. Lawrence Laurentians Provincal U 18 "B" Champions

St.Lawrence U 18 Provincial "B" Champions - Photo by Keith Walsh

Members of the St. Lawrence include Chris Lake, Brandon Slaney, Colin Etchegary, Aaron Slaney, Dwayne Loder, Josh Miller, Marcus Turpin, Sean Edwards, Tyler Beck, Jordan Lambe, Kyle Norman, Kyle Edwards, Stefan Slaney, Jody Beck, Chad Miller, Tyler Forsey, Kurt Warren and coaches ; Frank Lambe and Patrick Miller St. Lawrence goes undefeated in the Provincial U-18 "B" Tournament Host St. Lawrence ran off five lopsided victories to emerge Sunday as champions of the 2008 Pepsi Cola Provincial Under-18 boys B soccer championships. St. Lawrence completed their run with a 6-0 win over ASIA of St. Pierre and Miquelon in the title contest. Tournament MVP, Sean Edwards, paced the win with two goals. Stefan Slaney, Aaron Slaney, Kurt Warren, and Kyle Edwards had one each. The Laurentians had three shutout victories in round robin play.They defeated Labrador West 4-0, ASIA 5-0, Exploits Valley 4-0 and they defeated Placentia 4-1.

Every Day in St. Lawrence is "Soccer Day" - St.Lawrence Day - 2008

The Pride of every Laurentian - St.Lawrence Flag

The two religions of St.Lawrence are; Roman Catholic and Anglican
but
the real religion of St.Lawrence is - Soccer

The kids playing on the field at half time. Mount Pearl vs St.Lawrence

I love watch the kids playing on the field.

Never Drive the kids of the field. That's why soccer survives in St. Lawrence

Great soccer supporters - Mayor Wade Rowsell, Ray Beck ( formerly of St.Lawrence now a resident of Lord's Cove) and a great honorable soccer man and person, Gerry Harnett

The boys from Marystown, visiting St.Lawrence, love their soccer and they know the game very well

One of my old buddies - Alec (Bo) Slaney - A super fan of soccer and a super critic

Paulette Turpin has a heart of gold and is worth her weight in gold in selling tickets and helping out the St.Lawrence Soccer Association

Johnny Duke a big Lautrentian Fan and a Special Olympian Gold Medalist

Cynthia Farrell doing game photo's for the Southern Gazette
Ernie Lundrigan (St.Lawrence Soccer Association)

St Lawrence's Old Soccer Field, "Memorial Pitch", Home of many Laurentian Hero's

Lawn Soccer Pitch and Critic Rock

Lawn's Soccer Pitch - It's in very good shape

St. Lawrence Laurentian's Fan of the Week

Karl Tarrant - photo by Gord Dunphy

He is the author of the most famous quote ever heard at a St. Lawrence Soccer Game

"Take em off""

St.Lawrence: 3 vs Mount Pearl : 1

# 8 - Laurentians, Mike Howlett - Keithy Walsh Photo's

Howlett paces St.Lawrence to victory on St.Lawrence Day

When the wind blows from the east on the first Saturday of the month of August, which is St.Lawrence Day, the Laurentian's opponent better have themselves prepared. I can never recall the Laurentians losing on St.Lawrence Day. This year it was no different and it was Mount Pearl going down to a 3-1 defeat on St. Lawrence Day in 2008. What's even more peculiar, that the record, is that the St.Lawrence Soccer Association always make a annual request to the NLSA to have the Laurentian's strongest opponent play them on the, "Communities Special Day." I guess, it's sort of of mid season test for the Laurentian's before the Laurentian's write their final on Labor Day. The players perform on St.Lawrence Day and the fans are are really the judges and they judge the players very hard
The star player of this contest never scored a goal in today's contest but his play scored an "A" by the judges as he was on fire. It was Mike Howlett. Mike dominated and he's starting to win me over more and more each time I see him play as definitely one of the Laurentian all time greats. Mike set up the Rudy Normans goal at the 6 minute mark after blasting a shot. The rebound came outside the 18 yard line and Norman hammered it home, passing by Connolly's outstretched body. From this and onward is was the Laurentian's who pressed. No, Howlett wasn't totally flawless he missed on a glorious chance deep into Mount Pearl territory at the 27 minute mark. Then at the 36 minute mark Jeremy Brenton missed on another great scoring opportunity. The Laurentians basically steamrolled over Mount Pearl for the entire first half but in all fairness to Mount Pearl they were missing two of their star performers John Kelly and Victor Dray.
The second half saw Mount Pearl coming out a showing a little life. Travis Beck let a shot go at the 48 minute mark that just went wide of a open Laurentian net. Shortly after that Mount Pearl
just barely missed another golden opportunity. But from that onward is was, "All Laurentian Blue", even the skys. At the 61 minue mark,Mike Howlett deflected a free shot of Jeremy Brenton and Brenton was rewarded a goal.Mike hit the free shot from about 32 yards and it sort of hit young Jeremy how was trying to get himself out of the way and it deflected into a wide open Mount Pearl net. Both teams looked very relaxed after that until at the 76 minute mark when Johnny Pickett set up Marc Pitttman who drilled a shot pass Connolly for the third Laurentian goal. Actually, It was a superb shot. Mount Pearl hit their goal at the 84 minute mark as Justin Pickford struck the ball and Douglas couldn't handle the shot and as a result Bernie Manning touched it into the Laurentian goal. This goal made the final 3-1 for St.Lawrence Overall, the Laurentians probably scored a " B" when it was all said and done.