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Vs Jakarta Bintangs, May 30th, 2003
Lapangan Samudra, Bali

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Bali Geckos 15 10 100
Jakarta Bintangs 16 16 112
A great preparation by the Geckos meant that they were very confident of taking back the Trans Java-Bali cup. The game started well for the Geckos, kicking 5 goals in the first quarter. A great team effort, with Geckos winning all over the ground including Gun from the backline and Matty on the ball. During the third quarter the Geckos strengthened their lead to 20 points, and it was looking as though the Geckos were going to run away with the game. Although we attacked a number of times early in the last quarter, no goals resulted. It was then that a chicken bone seemed to get stuck in the throat of the Geckos – and they choked! The Bintangs ran over the top of their seemingly fatigued Geckos, and with momentum in the last few minutes they ran away with the game. In the end, a disappointing result for the Geckos, who were in a position to win the game.

Free International SOS membership for Hamo
Hamo was demolishing the Bintangs left right and centre, sending three guys off for treatment – Scully, with a cracked rib and bruised kidney; Jason Carone with a broken leg; and Ben for 3 stitches in the mouth. International SOS clinic were very happy with Hamo’s efforts.

The “What’s my name?” incident.
After scoring a goal as a result of a great mark in the goal square (he was playing full-back!) Gun ran back to his position whilst repeatedly screaming at his opponents “What’s my name?” Apparently, he had been inspired by watching a Muhammad Ali DVD during the week, the event then inspired Bintang’s resident folk singer Baldy to write a song about it.

Which way did he go?
First gamer Mark Parthezius proved that he may not have all that much in the concentration department. Although he has a name fitting for a Greek Mathematician, his awareness of direction was certainly lacking. After a great effort in getting the ball, he then put the Bintangs deep into attack by kicking the ball in the wrong direction.