RAOC Gazette - page 105
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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Duff, M. Allan, J. Griffiths, J. McGonagle and B. Wilkes, Lance Corporals P. Keating and W. Ferrier and Privates T. Horn. J. Aitcheson, R. Young and P. Wells. We were fortunate to have Sergeant Howitt of 86 Supply Depot to act as trainer/coach. He gave a great deal of free time to talent spotting and we are very grateful to him for his efforts, BAOR ItAOR A S S O C I A T I O N F O O T B A L L T' > prepare for the Inter-Corps competition, trials were held at Lai men which attracted some forty players, an encouraging response. Less encouraging was the weather, with persistent heavy rain and thunder and lightning thrown in to make things more exciting. However, out of the trials we were able to select a squad of sixteen who stayed together for training and two friendly matches, both played at Wulfen. RAOC approached the Inter-Corps games knowing that the selected side would be fit and highly competitive but an injury to Sergeant Leitch (20 OFP) in a Unit match deprived tre team of both a determined captain and a tireless player. Our first game was against RAMC at Bielefeld. We domina- ted the first half completely but failed to put the ball in the net. Early in the second half the Corps eventually scored; un- fortunately an own goal, and this piece of luck lifted RAMC heads and for a brief spell, they began to hold their own. The Corps kept trying hard and eventually took command again, scored three goals in quick succession to run out easy winners three to one, Our second game was versus RE also at Bielefeld. The opening half hour saw RAOC completely dominate the game but i?nce again failing to put the ball in the net. By hard work RE came back late in the first half but were up against a resolute defence and did not worry the Corps keeper. Against the run of play, early in the second half, RE scored with a speculative shot which was deflected by a Corps defender into the net. Despite this set back, the RAOC fought back hard, scored two goals and had their opponents on the rack. Un- fortunately this pressure failed to produce more goals and in a late breakaway, with only two minutes left, RE scored what was to prove a vital equalising goal with once again, a Corps defender helping the ball into the net Despite a hard team fort and virtual dominance of the whole game, the result was a disappointing 2-2 draw, Our third game was against REME at Bielefeld. RAOC went into this game needing a win to play off for first place and a draw to play off for a third place. REME, for a short spell, played good neat football but failed to show any penetration once they neared the eighteen yard box. As the first half wore on, the Corps, through a lot of individual and team effort, began to get into the game and with only ten minutes to go began to look the team most likely to -core. A penalty awarded to REME was blasted over the bar; -his seemed to be only justice as the decision to award it was, we thought, rather harsh. Then with five minutes to go to half time, REME broke away and ended a good move with a crisp shot going into the net off the goalkeeper's diving body. Half time: RAOC 0, REME 1. As the second half wore on RAOC gradually began to get on top and equalised after fifteen minutes with a well worked goal. REME, however, fought back well and scored their second goal thirty minutes into the half. RAOC, now once again behind, buckled down and had REME defending desperately, but when no danger seemed apparent SEME broke away, had the luck of a break in a tackle, and RAOC kept fighting away and with ; .ored their third goal. five minutes to go scored with a penalty which made the score 3-2 and so it remained until the end, So, we failed to qualify for the play-offs. The decisive factors were our inability to get Sergeant Leitch fit in time for the REME game and an injury to Corporal Griffiths during the match with RE. Had these misfortunes not occurred, RAOC might well have gone very close to winning the overall com- petition. We had a well-disciplined team, which played hard but fair - otball. There were no histrionics on the field, something to ••*• • ' proud of in this day and age. Important is, however, that ^e have found some promising players who will provide an excellent nucleus for next year. The squad was: WOI C. Johnson, Staff Sergeant I. Jones, Sergeants W. Wright, L. Arnold and D. Leitch, Corporals L. GOLF RAOC v RAPC The match between RAOC and RAPC for the Govier Putter at Bruggen on 27th May, was played off handicap. The singles were played in the morning and Captain Mollett {5 and 3), Staff Sergeant Bowen (3 and 2), Staff Sergeant Burton (5 and 4), Corporal Kelly (4 and 3) and Lieutenant Bridle (I hole) won their matches, Staff Sergeant Wilson (5 and 4). Staff Sergeant Holding (6 and 4), Captain Phipps (3 and 2) lost theirs to put RAOC 5—3 up. However, we let it slip away in the afternoon four-ball games where only the Mollett/Bowen partnership won. There were no halved matches in either session so the result was a draw, with RAPC, as the holders, retaining the Govier Putter for another year, RAOC v REME The RAOC v REME match was also drawn after a neck and neck battle all the way. All games were off scratch. The morning four-ball session was shared 2-2 with Staff Sergeant Burton and Corporal Kelly (2 and 1) and Staff Sergeants Wilson and Holding (2 and 1) winning for the Corps. The afternoon session was equally indecisive with Staff Sergeant Burton (6 and 4), Staff Sergeant Bowen (3 and 1), and Cap- tain Mollett (5 and 4) winning, Corporal Kelly and Staff Sergeant Holding halving and Staff Sergeant Wilson {2 and 1), Sergeant Dawson (6 and 5) and Major Dempsey (5 and 4) losing. This time RAOC retained the trophy as the holders. Red Jerboa leaving Portsmouth harbour. R E D JERBOA THE Corps Yacht is a four berth twenty six foot South Coast One Design (SCOD) Bermuda Sloop. She is berthed at JSSC, Gosport and is fully equipped for Coastal and Channel sailing. She is available for family charter at a reduced cost of £6 per day which is a remarkably cheap holiday. Those interested in chartering her are asked to contact Captain Carl Hoe on Bicester 3311 Ext 2764: {Continued on page 88) 75 |
| Book number | R0246 |