No, there was nothing dark or tragic that happened on this day. It was a very dark and gloomy Perth winter's day which was a wet, windy and chilly conditions that are certainly not fun or enjoyable to play football in, or any sport for that matter. However, here we are lucky enough to watch some Sunday Premier Football during these uncertain times. The visitors made the journey up from Bunbury in hopes of the spoils of three points and for most of the match it would look like that it would be nothing more but a frustrating stalemate and share of the spoils at Butlers Reserve.
However, as we or may not know, football can be a rather fickle and frustrating game and the chances were building for both sides as they toiled away on a very wet pitch with a football that was heavy on the foot and the water-soaked pitch was hard on the manoeuvrability of both sides as it was a bit of a muddy affair also. The first half ended goalless and both sides trudged off feeling rather frustrated that they couldn't take their chances during the first 45.
But like the small slither of blue skies that only showed for less than 5 minutes was when the second half proved to be a different affair. It started initially with Wembley pressing and probing for options and their hard work paid off when they opened the scoring in the 60th minute from some tight passing work inside the 6 yard box. It looked like the hosts were going to flex their muscle and gain the upper hand. Despite the dominance in the first half of the second half it wouldn't be capitalised as SW Phoenix snatched an equaliser and this threw the cat amongst the pigeons and rattled Wembley. Wembley did manage to build steam and push forward and mount some serious threats to the Phoenix's goal but it came to nothing as the visitors had managed to crack open the defence of the hosts to score their second to hit the lead in the 80th minute when it looked like it would conclude as a battled draw with squandered opportunities.
It wasn't until six minutes later in the 86th minute that the visitors from Bunbury had mounted a successful counter and broke through the Wembley defence and slotted home their third goal of the match and to ensure that the points would make the two hour journey with them back to Bunbury. The match finished 3-1 to SW Phoenix.
Now onto the food. It was a very chilly, soaking wet day as it was a rather stormy Perth winter's day so was great to be warm from the food but also refreshed by the drinks on offer. The hotdogs went down a treat at 4 dollars and the beers on hand were fantastic. I do enjoy a Boddington's draught and this was the perfect time to have a refreshing draught, watching football during a stormy day. The beers were 8 dollars and there was Peroni and also Guinness available as well as Corona. Cool drinks were obviously available and were at the usual 2.50.
It was a great afternoon, despite the weather to head down to Scarborough to watch some local football. Especially during these difficult times it is important to get down and support your local clubs and help them out if you can. Hopefully things improve for those who are unable to do so.
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