Vamos a la playa oh oh oh as Dynamos rock St Pat's day

DSPAFC 12 St Patrick's Athletic 9
Att. 64,257

Well readers I will attempt to report on what was seen by many as being the return to form we had all longed for.

After DSPAFC’s unfortunate exit from the Milk Cup 2008, they bounced back to their old swaggering ways.

The injury hit squad making its way out of the treatment room and some familiar faces returning from loan spells for the cup, enhanced the team not only in number but more importantly in style of play.

Dynamos supremo Juande Vamos has obviously regained control of the dressing room. Judging by the new attire and hair styles on display. This was further evident in the shape and formation which on paper seemed risky, but on the night paid dividends.

A challenging 6v5 was on offer for this near capacity crowd to digest. From the off it was on.

Bibbed up, gelled up and booted for the ready, the high vis pros on pitch number one were pumped up to the max.

Normally on such high octane evenings the teams square up, psych each other out, see the pattern develop and pounce when the game plan is on offer.

Not tonight, Al Kinghali playing out of his skin and wearing what the tabloids compare to Action Man (Adventurer) civvies, took hold of the sphere and made it his own.

Whatever curry was offered pre or post match had an explosive effect on this product of the Dynamo youth academy. Before the shooting pegs of the others had nestled into their respective booties he had taken a new approach. Shoot from any angle.

One on one, only Conngiggskï to beat, and BAM! In the onion baji sack. Before the opposition had time to gather their thoughts, Bosh! A Vindaloo of a strike went right through the keeper. A poppadom Bomb was soon to follow into the top corner of the Dan-Sack, the opposition were almost motionless, well in defence they pretty much were. More was to follow, late doors when he extracted the last vestiges of the take away with a clinical finish and a naan bread .

By the 20min mark the lesser numbered Limes were 6-1 up. Frustration soon followed, some bitchin’ about the balls, others about the lack of defence and the rest just showboating around the D to avoid a Robbie Keane substitution.

The come-back was inevitable, but how and when? The 5 had an impenetrable defence and try as they did, there seemed to be no answer.

Soon enough Gizzabaldi the squid (see last week’s explanation) got his glory. A couple back and a draw seemed likely for once.

Their comeback hopes were dashed by some Jennings like heroics ‘tween the bark by Waddolucci. He stood his ground and gave it his all. A swerving drive from 25 yards from Wolfkaiser, seen late by the acrobatic keeper, was blocked by his trusted undercarriage. His cries of pain were only drowned out by the cheer of appreciation as he bounced back and saved again with his well toned derriere. He gave it everything. He was stretchered off and after 4 wet sponges and 3 polo mints, administered by St Johns Ambulance, he was back for more.
What a Pro.

There was controversy to follow. The hero of the hour had a handbag swapping session near the D. Conngiggskï, alone on the wing, had an accidental stepover, through, one on one, and the Hero stopped play. Calling the ball out, Conngiggski, returning from injury, screamed in disgust, earning him a Yellow. He threw his designer hat to the turf and kicked, more than once. Earning him a further yellow. Luckily referee Jorge Satantango had another bad day at the office and did not realise that the accused should have had an early bath. We hear that CCTV may offer more on this matter. Word on the street is that at the Pavilion, “it all kicked off, old school” (Lorro). No one has been charged but watch this space.

The tackles, including Waddo’s, were crunching, the passion was high, the screeching was higher. But the teams gave it their all. The scoreline does not reflect the input. The final score being 12-9, or somewhere in that ballpark.

Close season is looming, and word from Juande Vamos is keep fit, keep focused and judging by Monday's performance, keep your local Indian T/A in business.

As Jan Molby reported, the FA are to extend their tests on the sensor carrying ball (right) at the Arena in a response to Waddogiggskigate.

The Marmite PotM award went by unanimous decision to F. Al Kinghali.

Bring on the Anniversary Cup Final (date and location to be confirmed) where stickers will be awarded and the Bristol Cream will flow.