Another sunny Saturday saw mixed results for OISC, coming away with 3 wins and 2 losses. However, with results going our way in Division 2 and Division 4, our five teams all still remain in contention for silverware at the end of the season. The best performance came away from home where the A Grade battled against inconsistent refereeing, a red card, and a key injury to grind out a thrilling battle against in-form Navarino FC. Meanwhile, fortress Glenunga held strong, the only blemish the E Grade slip-up to Vipers FC.

The A Grade defeated Navarino FC 4-3. After going behind early, we scored 3 quick goals to take the ascendancy. However, a red card, injuries, and a 52 minute second half kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. Alex Sgro popped up with the winner 10 minutes from time. With results going our way, we move only three points behind the promotion spots.

The B Grade put in their worst performance of the season, losing only their second match, succumbing 1-5 to Navarino FC. In a game best forgotten, Navarino FC scored early and never let OISC off the hook. The B Grade remain top, but their lead is slashed to one point.

The C Grade defeated Adelaide Uni (3) 5-0, in a completely one-sided affair. A revamped line-up provided dividends for coach Andrawos, as Mark's Mates keep up the pressure on the top two teams in the division.

The D Grade continued their fine season, avenging their only league loss with a 4-0 thumping of Adelaide Uni (3). A wonderful team performance was capped by some fine individual goals.

The great form of the E Grade finally ended at 3 league wins in a row, going down 1-3 to Vipers FC. In a game where they dominated possesion, OISC lacked a finisher and were exposed by the experienced veterans they opposed.

Daily Top 5

1. The superb team performance in the second half of the A Grade match against Navarino FC.
2. Darcy Kari's 'wonder-strike' against Adelaide Uni (3). See it here on facebook.
3. David Leach's great free-kick against Adelaide Uni (3). See it here on facebook.
4. Shaun George's inspirational goal celebration after breaking his drought against Navarino FC.
5. Dali Drazetic's impersonation of Robin Van Persie at the 2006 World Cup against Adelaide Uni (3). See it here on facbeook.

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Confirmation was received from SAASL headquarters this afternoon that the B Grade had been drawn at home against Division One side Blackfriars Old Scholars Association (BOSA) in the Third Round of the Reserve Cup at 12:30pm on 11 July 2009. With 16 teams remaining in the Cup, the B grade are one of 6 teams remaining that are not from Saturday or Sunday Division 1. In their two meetings in 2008, the B Grade defeated BOSA 3-2 at home, but were defeated 0-1 away.

The matchday at Glenunga is also supplemented by the OISC C and D grade playing at home against ACU Falcons, and the E grade entertaining FC Adelaide.

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OISC enjoyed a near perfect day, recording four wins out of five, with one of them crucially going to the A Grade. At Glenunga, the A and B Grades enthralled a modest crowd with their performances against Vipers FC. At West Croydon, the C Grade gave up a two goal lead to league-leading Simba of Congo, whilst the D Grade team battled (and won) against 12 men. At Mt Barker, the E Grade temporarily moved into equal first position with a comprehensive team performance. The challenge is on all teams to back up their performances next week against quality opposition.

The A Grade comprehensively defeated Vipers FC 5-1, in a match where all 6 goals were scored by OISC players. Vipers FC had entered the match 8 points ahead of OISC, in equal first position. However, OISC finally clicked for the first time this season, and sent a warning to all of the other teams in the division: start looking over your shoulders, because we're coming back. Andy Reimer scored a brilliant hattrick in only his second start for the first team, whilst captain Adrian Stenta scored two penalties, one of which should have reduced Vipers to 10 men. Michael Gouzos, in his first A Grade start since the Championship year in 2007, had little to do after the first five minutes except remove the ball from the back of the net, when vice-captain Alex Sgro forgot which way he was going early in the second half (a sure-fire nominee for the Silver Boots award).

The B Grade overcame a 10-man Vipers FC 3-1, in a lacklustre game. Vipers had a man sent off late in the first half, with the score 2-1 to OISC, after he decided to audition for the WWF (shame he didn't tell our keeper). Neither team really got going, and Vipers had the best of the chances in the second half, despite their disadvantage. Matthew Baldino was the star of the show, making a number of clutch saves, whilst Andrew Rossi belied his training form to score another goal. This team has now recorded 10 wins in a row (8 league and 2 cup), which has not been achieved at the club for a number of years. They are four points clear at the top of Division 2B at the halfway mark of the season.

The C Grade were defeated 2-3 at Simba of Congo, who moved to the top of Division 4 as a result. Despite leading 2-0 early, a number of crucial defensive errors allowed Simba back into the game, and they duly took advantage. 'Mark's Mates' still remain only 4 points behind the promotion spots, with 12 games to go in the season.

The D Grade overcame Simba of Congo (and their club referee) 3-0 in a feisty encounter, to maintain their lead on top of Division 4B. Both coaches remarked after the game how proud they were of all of their team members, particularly in the face of the one-eyed partisanship of the club referee. Leachy continued to bely his age, continuing his remarkable goalscoring achievements at the club.

The E Grade climbed the hill and defeated Mt Barker C2 3-0. In a game where only a victory would maintain pace with the leaders, the E Grade scored early and never looked back. Andrew Lee continued his amazing run of goalscoring form, bringing his OISC record to: 5 games, 4 goals. The E Grade will be confident this week against Vipers FC at Glenunga, where they have yet to drop a point.

Daily Top 5

1. The A Grade scoring 5 goals for the first time since 25 August 2007 and comprehensively destroying Vipers FC 5-1 at home.
2. Andy Reimer bagging his first hattrick for OISC against Vipers FC.
3. The D Grade 'backs-to-the-walls' performance against the 12 men of Simba of Congo.
4. The B Grade juggernaut continuing to roll on against Vipers FC.
5. Andrew Lee continuing his amazing goalscoring form against Mt Barker C2

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After saying our prayers to Ra midweek, he duly obliged and showed his face for another Saturday of action at Glenunga. A big crowd turned out to give a big show of support to our E and B grade sides, who were determined to reward their faith. 13 goals later, it was rewarded in resounding fashion.

The B Grade destroyed Gleeson 6-1 in the second round of the Reserve Cup. OISC scored within 30 seconds, and went into the break with a 3-0 lead. After conceding an early goal in the second half, the team rallied and put in another 3 goals in quick succession. The B Grade move into the last 16 of the Reserve Cup as they continue their quest to win the competition for the second time.

The E grade defeated previously top-of-the-table Flinders 4-2. After trailing 0-2 to some well taken goals, OISC dominated the second half of the match and ran over the top of Flinders, finishing easy winners. The E Grade move to equal third on the table, one win behind the league leaders.

Daily Top 5

1. The B Grade smashing arch-rival Gleeson and moving into the third round of the Reserve Cup.
2. The E Grade scoring four unanswered goals to keep climbing the Division 6 table.
3. Takumi Takahashi's first-time strike against Gleeson (see it here on facebook)
4. Michael McGuire's go-ahead goal against Flinders - a great team move by the E grade (see it here on facebook)
5. Andy Reimer opening his OISC account against Gleeson in the first 30 seconds.

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