Helsingborg 2.10 (22) defeated by Port Malmö 16.13 (109)
The second installment of the back-to-back Skåne derby went much the same way as the first. Port Malmö overpowered Helsingborg who, whilst more competitive thanks the return of Barté, De Nartris and the addition of IC physio Sweeney in a guest appearance, still struggle to kick goals and unfortunately give up goals for fun at the back. Defensive talisman Roger Nilsson is sorely missed.The wet ball made playing territorial football key and Port Malmö were quite simply much better at it. The Saints forrays in to the forward 50 were swiftly repelled by the awesome Malmö backline who have given up a miserly 323 points in nine games to date. Port Malmö, on the other hand, were able to rack up the shots at goal at regular intervals.
The focal point of the Malmö attack was once again Matt McMahan who kept up his fine run of form by bagging 6 more majors. Rattigan and O’Reilly (Best on Ground) showed that they’d lost little of their talent in their extended absence from DAFL football whilst McClaer and Higgins were as effective as ever through the middle.
Arguably the most enjoyable moment of the day from a Port perspective was the goal of Tobias Gogu on the back of a much improved performance. The young swede seems to be redicovering some of the form of last season!
Essentially a workmanlike performance from the Maulers who will be pleased to come away with full points before returning to Brohult to face a capable Crocs outfit next week.
Port Malmö best: McClaer, O’Reilly, Higgins, Gogu, McMahan