The Maitland Mercury
Half decent Bears
SAM NORRIS
A travelling Weston Bears outfit dismantled a typically strong Cardiff South in the first round of the State League championship to win 2-1....
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NEWCASTLE HERALD
Weston bare claws early in win over Gunners
BY CRAIG KERRY
WESTON’S new-look strike force sent a warning shot to the rest of the Northern NSW State League, gunning down South Cardiff early to set up a 2-1 win at Ulinga Park yesterday....
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The Bears travelled to South Cardiff on Easter Sunday for their season opener. The Gunners are always difficult on their home ground so to leave with all 3 points is a fantastic achievement.
It was a controlled performance from back to front for Weston who stitched together multiple periods of possession especially through the first half. This helped the Bears take a 2 goal lead to the sheds at half time with a fantastic left peg shot from outside the box by Rob Macbeth and a well struck penalty to Nathan Morris.
Southy stepped it up in the second half and eventually forced a penalty to make it a more tense ending but the Bears overall put in a great shift, at a tough venue, against last years grand finalists and were deserved winners.
The U23s had a tough day at the office, especially when they went down to 10 men and eventually losing 5-0. While not a flattering result this squad has played some great football through the pre-season and sometimes circumstances just conspire against you.
The Bears youth grade opened with a great result winning 5-1.
The U17s went down 4-2 but there were encouraging signs in the second half that should have seen the boys at least draw.
The Weston Workers Bears held their season launch in style at the Weston Workers Club on Friday night.
Decked out in their new Club dress shirts each team was presented with their playing shirts for this year with coaches interviewed and captains announced.
Captains for 2012:
U14s - Brock Lewsam
U15s - Blake Roy
U16s - Jordan Smallhorne
U17s - Patrick Wand & Same Richardson
U19s - Jacob Montgomery & Scott Graham
U23s - Bryce Sanders
1st Grade - Chris Cousins
The Club would like to welcome those returning and new to the the Bears and wishes everyone the very best for the upcoming season.
C'MON YOU BEARS!!!
