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IJLW Brazil 3 – 0 Newcastle Inter Dental

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29/10/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Ellis, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Echevarria (Freath 60), Paterson, Oiller, Harrison, Smith, Bull.
Subs not used: Cuggy.

With Brazil struggling for numbers again three new players were blooded as only 11 men were available for the start of the match. Craig Ellis and Matt Oiller both made good, solid debuts and Carlos Echevarria made his first appearance of the season. Ellis’s appearance shattered Mark Freath’s record as Brazil’s oldest player in a competitive match.

Brazil were the better side from the start but chances were few and far between. Good work by Matty Bull gave Paul Smith two chances but he couldn’t hit the target. Probably the best chance of the half fell to Bull but Brazil’s leading scorer shot just wide of the post. At the other end, Inter Dental rarely threatened although they were quite unlucky to have their penalty claims turned down when Lee Wilkinson clashed with the striker who had just got the ball first.

The second half followed a similar pattern to begin with but Mark Harrison’s increasing influence on the game began to show. The introduction of Freath, contrary to doctor’s orders following the removal of his tonsils, gave the hosts a timely boost. Bull crossed into the box, Smith battled with two defenders and set up Harrison who topped off a fine second half performance with his first goal of the season. Smith was involved in the crucial second goal as well as he was fouled 25 yards from goal. Bull stepped up and curled the free kick into the top corner. This goal took Bull’s tally for the season into double figures.

Ewan Paterson, playing through the pain of a back injury, rounded off Brazil’s biggest win of the season. The little winger scored his second in consecutive matches when he ran onto Bull’s cross from the left and volleyed it into the bottom corner.

Inter Dental had a few opportunities but, although neither of them had one of their better games, it was quite a comfortable afternoon for Bryan Walker and Dave Churchley at the centre of Brazil’s defence.

An excellent save late on was enough to earn Wilkinson the man of the match award.

Other news:
Don’t forget Tom Mitchell’s comedy sketches will be appearing on ITV1 show “Shoot The Writers” at midnight on Thursday night. This will be preceded by a live show at the Establishment (upstairs in @ Home), Moseley Street, Newcastle on Tuesday evening. Doors open at 2030 and the show starts at 2100. I hope to see you there!

West Jesmond 3 – 1 IJLW Brazil

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15/10/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Andrew, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Paterson, Freath, Honeywood, Ho, Smith.

With one player stranded in Athens and three others dropping out on the morning of the match, Brazil’s squad was depleted to just 10 men. Playing a 4-4-1 formation, Brazil were under pressure right from the start but defended solidly and stoically throughout the team. Unsurprisingly, it was the hosts that took the lead but it was in a somewhat fortunate manner. A shot that hit the post could have gone anywhere but it rebounded straight to West Jesmond’s striker in the crowded penalty area.

Chances were few and far between for the visitors but they did get themselves back into the game before the break. Bryan Walker over hit his attempt to play a 40 yard free kick into the box, so it turned into a shot. The keeper looked to have plucked it from the top corner but, as the players began to turn away, he somehow fumbled it and spilled it at the feet of the alert Ewan Paterson. Brazil’s smallest player levelled the scores just minutes before half time.

A soft goal immediately after the break put West Jesmond back in control and it needed Brazil to be at their most resolute in defence to keep the score down, especially after a heel injury to Mark Freath (not old age) stopped him from being able to run. This included an excellent double block on the line by Paterson.

Paul Smith had worked extremely hard as the lone striker. Some good build up play in the midfield gave Smith a chance but his shot was saved comfortably. With time running out, Brazil could have stolen a point. A counter attack up the left flank set Steve Ho free into the box. His shot was hard and on target but within reach of the large Jesmond goalkeeper.

The final goal wrapped up the victory for the home side. Al Andrew was unlucky as a sharp reaction save rebounded straight to Jesmond’s big Bosnian striker.

Dave Churchley was the man of the match on the weekend after his birthday.

IJLW Brazil 0 – 2 New York

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08/10/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Paterson, Freath, Armstrong, Harrison (Dibb 55), Haigh (Cuggy 75), Goodliff, Bull.

A below-par performance by Brazil saw their unbeaten run come to an end against a team they really should have beaten. A goal in each half was enough for New York who did just enough to win a poor match that was refereed poorly. It wasn’t that Brazil didn’t create chances – they had a lot more efforts at goal than New York did – but every shot was either off target or too close to James Katirai, Brazil’s ex-reserve goalkeeper who joined New York in the summer.

Matty Bull was man of the match.

Other news:
Tom Mitchell’s comedy troupe will be performing in Newcastle soon. Here are the details:
Belly Rub presents ‘You came, then’ at the Establishment, (upstairs in @ Home) 36 Moseley St, Newcastle. 01/11/05. Doors open 8.30pm. Show 9.00pm £4/£3 concessions (NUS card).

Some of Mitchell’s sketches will also be appearing on TV, 03/11/05, midnight, ITV1. The show’s called ‘Shoot the Writers’.

IJLW Brazil 3 – 1 Craster Rovers

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01/10/2005
NFA “K. B. Sheet Metalwork” Minor Cup 1st Round

IJLW Brazil
Andrew, Dibb, Churchley, Walker, Paterson, Cuggy (Harrison 60), McGowan, Freath, Ho (Smith 75), Goodliff, Bull.
Sub not used: Love

A strong Brazil side played well and thoroughly deserved the win. Midway through the opening period, an excellent run past three defenders by Mark Freath set up a chance for Les Goodliff. The big, bald striker made no mistake tucking the ball away to give the home side the lead. Ten minutes later, Brazil scored the crucial second goal that was missing in the lacklustre draw the week before. Good work by Goodliff set Jonny McGowan free down the right. His accurate cross into the box was met decisively by Matty Bull who smashed the ball into the back of the net. Minutes later the visitors got themselves back into the game when a 30 yard screamer flew into the top corner.

Brazil continued to dominate and created numerous chances at Craster’s end whilst defending solidly at their end. Bull’s deep free kick was met powerfully by Bryan Walker’s head but it just cleared the bar. Goodliff’s powerful running gave him several chances that he hit just off target.

The victory was sealed when Dave Churchley’s 50 yard pass sent Goodliff clear. His first touch took him past the keeper who then jumped into him and knocked him to the ground. The referee had no choice but to award a penalty. Bull stepped up and gave the hosts an unassailable lead to send them into the 2nd round.

Despite playing in one of his least favourite positions, the versatile Ewan Paterson was outstanding at left back. Goodliff’s pace, presence and persistence meant that he was the man of the match.

IJLW Brazil 1 – 1 Proctor And Gamble Cobalt

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24/09/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Andrew, Paterson, Churchley, Honeywood, Mitchell (Dibb 75), Harrison (Cuggy 70), Hinks, Freath, Ho, Smith (McGowan 55), Goodliff.

Brazil not playing particularly well against a poor side, made for a pretty uneventful match, most noticeable for Brazil playing with their fourth goalkeeper and third captain of the season already.

Brazil defended solidly, with debutant Simon Honeywood slotting in fairly comfortably at centre back. The closest the visitors got to scoring in the first half was a scramble following a corner which was comfortably cleared off the line by Ewan Paterson.

Brazil deservedly took the lead midway through the half following some good work by Les Goodliff and some bad work from the P&G keeper. Paul Smith was in the right place at the right time to tuck away his first goal for Brazil.

Despite the home side’s dominance, they couldn’t find the crucial second goal and they eventually paid the price when P&G’s perseverance paid off. Despite the offside flag going up immediately, the unpredictable referee allowed the goal to stand. They could have even snatched an undeserved late victory had it not been for two excellent saves by Al Andrew, in his first match for a year. Andrew was named man of the match.

Red Star Benwell 1 – 2 IJLW Brazil

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17/09/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell (Smith 75), Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Paterson, Hinks, Armstrong, Freath, Ho (Dibb 60), Bull.

Brazil started very hesitantly and almost went behind in the first minute when a long range shot surprised everyone and grazed the upright. Playing an unfamiliar 4-5-1 formation, Brazil’s three central midfielders took a while to adjust but when they did the visitors really started to dominate the match. On the largest pitch in the league, Brazil made good use of the space with all of the players (including the defenders) making themselves available. Red Star struggled to get hold of the ball and when they did they struggled even more to keep it. Jon Hinks, in particular, made several excellent tackles.

Matty Bull, sometimes lacking a bit of support (mainly due to the size of the playing surface), ran tirelessly as usual, chasing the ball into the corners and harassing the defenders. A powerful run down the right led to the opening goal. Bull played the ball into the box where Dan Armstrong controlled it well. As he looked for his first Brazil goal, his shot was blocked but Mark Freath was in the right place at the right time to finish it off. Minutes later, Freath was in the right place at the right time again. This time however his attempt at a clever lob-volley went the wrong side of the goal frame.

Bull doubled the lead by beating the offside trap to get onto the end of Freath’s through ball. His finish was clinical. With Red Star lacking any penetration against a solid Brazil back-line, it was the visitors that created virtually all of the chances. On numerous occasions, Bull got clear of the last defender but time after time he was halted in his tracks by the referee’s (over-eager) assistant. The best chance of the lot fell to Steve Ho, after Ewan Paterson had helped on Dave Churchley’s long throw. The ball just wouldn’t get low enough for him as he cleared the bar from six yards out.

A consolation goal for the hosts in the second half gave them more than they deserved. Despite not getting the score line they deserved, Brazil were happy enough with the three points that they more than deserved.

Scott Dibb made an impressive debut, in the last quarter of the game. Bull was man of the match.

IJLW Brazil 1 – 5 Blyth Town Reserves

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10/09/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
McClure, Davison, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Paterson, Hinks, Armstrong, Ho, Marquiss, Bull.

On a much wetter surface than they have been used to this season, Brazil made a slow start. However, as Dan Armstrong and Jon Hinks managed to get hold of the ball more in midfield, the hosts started to look like the better side. It was against the run of play when Blyth took the lead. Brazil responded well and created several half-chances and one very good one. Ewan Paterson, surprisingly far infield from the right, latched onto the ball and easily got past the last defender. As the keeper came out to meet him he lifted the ball over him but also over the crossbar.

Another goal against the run of play for the visitors was much more than they deserved in the first half but Brazil did strike back to reduce the deficit. For the first time this season a Brazil player other than Matty Bull scored a goal. Bull was involved however. He turned provider, swinging in a corner which was met by the head of Shaun Haigh with just enough conviction to see it cross the line.

In the second half Brazil started off the better team again but as the game progressed injuries, tiredness and lack of substitutes conspired against them to let Blyth run out comfortable winners with a very flattering score line. It could have been even worse when a fine run down the left wing followed by a perfect cross into the box looked odds on to give Blyth another goal. Somehow, however, Brazil’s player-manager Dave Churchley, under great pressure from the Blyth striker, managed to head the ball out from under the crossbar.

Brazil were still playing well though when they had possession and created several chances of their own. The best came from a long throw-in by the goal scorer, Haigh. Churchley flicked it on after making a clever late run into the box. John Marquiss’ first touch was good but, after not seeing or hearing Paterson in the perfect position to put it away, he shot over the bar on the turn. Bryan Walker also shot over late on, with his weaker left foot, after he and Churchley had worked the opening between them following a corner by Bull.

Steve Ho was man of the match.