Night Series Returns to Macedonia Park

Night series returns to Macedonia Park for the National Premier Leagues Western Australia Night Series which is separate to the Football West Night Series. The earlier match was Bayswater City against Shamrock Rovers and the later game was Stirling and local rivals Balcatta.

Due to the Wildcats going into double overtime we were unable to get to the first game on time so missed the first 20 minutes of the opening match. Shamrock were participating in the NPLWAU Night Series due to Perth Glory participating in a busy period of the National Youth League which is mid-way through that season.
Shamrock were dominating a rather sluggish Bayswater and really should have scored 2 but the Bayswater defence held firm. It wasn't until the last 20 minutes of the game Shamrock were completely unstuck through a series of unfortunate defensive lapses that made the score not reflect the true nature of the contest.
Game was 1-1 at half time but a well placed shot from the Shamrock defender into the back post gave Bayswater their second goal via an own goal. Tired legs created Bayswater to score a third to finish the game at 3-1.

The second game between the hosts Stirling and cross park rivals Balcatta was a very dour, dull and sluggish affair. To be honest I wanted to have 45 minutes of my life back it was that uneventful. However the second half sparked to life with Balcatta hitting the lead through a penalty, however the game started to die down until Stirling decided to pull a trick down the far wing and the scores were 1 a piece.
With the tempo of the game up a few notches the game was ebbing and flowing although the intensity was slowly dying down until some Stirling magic was displayed. Down the same far flank wonderful threaded pass which was then flicked up and then placed to put the in the lead at 2-1. Balcatta then pegged it back to 2-2 with a well executed counter attack down the near grandstand wing. Matched ended 2-2 however not the greatest displays of football to watch.

Food at Macedonia Park is always a good standard with burgers at 6 dollars and cool drinks at 2.50. Burger was very delicious with fresh produce and not bland when you take every bite. The bar has EFTPOS over the counter although a 1 dollar surcharge to pay via card. While I am not a fan of surcharges this would be my only exception as its important to support local sporting bodies and a contribution of a dollar or two helps them to provide a good facility for you to watch the sports you like and enjoy. Beers were 7 dollars I forgot to mention which is rather reasonable.