Tuesday 11 October 2011

England decimate San Marino in Bologna

England destroyed poor San Marino as the visitors rounded off their qualifying campaign with a crushing 7-0 victory in Bologna, Italy.

Goals came from Adam Barry, Martin King (2), Craig Palmer, Mark Strickland, Garry Stratford and Kevin Warhurst, and San Marino only had one attempt on goal, which prompted an easy save from back-up keeper Chris Kolinski.

More to follow later.

Monday 10 October 2011

Redwood handed two-match ban

Redwood looks despondent following his sending-off

England striker Edward Redwood will miss the opening match of the EuroCup 12 finals as well as England's last qualifier against San Marino in Bologna as the CSA handed the Monsters man a two-match competitive ban after his sending off against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

England coach Marco Garibaldi has announced that he will not use Redwood between now and the start of the EuroCup as he looks to find a way for England to play without the 26-year-old.

England play Argentina and Italy in friendlies before the tournament starts next June.

Saturday 8 October 2011

Don't blame Redsy - Macca

England captain John Macdonald has told critics to lay off Edward Redwood's back, following the 26-year-old striker's dismissal in the 2-1 defeat at Wales, branded 'abysmal' by BTN soccer pundit Geoff Howard.

London United defender Macdonald, standing in as skipper for the injured Daniel Perry, said of Monsters hitman Redwood's red card: "It was just one of them things."

"Redsy got frustrated and lashed out and if I were him I would've done the same thing," added Macdonald, 24.

But England coach Marco Garibaldi pulled no punches.

"I've seen the replay and he deserved it," said the Italian.

"In games like this you must learn how to control your temper.

"The bad news for us is that he probably misses the first game of the EuroCup. But I'll try and find a way to cope without him."

BTN co-commentator Geoff Howard condemned the red card saying: "He's (Redwood) caught him (Wales midfielder Jamie Harris) round him the shins, silly boy. Redsy, why? Why would you lash out like that? Absolute abysmal stuff."

England lose in Wales

England experienced defeat for the first time since 2009 when they lost 2-1 against Wales in Cardiff.

Adam Owens put Wales in the lead before Adam Barry equalised, but Karlo Krzystofski's brilliant free-kick was enough to seal an amazing win for the home side, who are edging closer to a play-off place.

To add insult to injury, Edward Redwood was sent off for England after lashing out a kick at Jamie Harris with three minutes left, and the Monsters striker is likely to miss England's opening CSA EuroCup 12 game next year in Russia.

More to follow later.