Post by Pieman on Mar 24, 2006 17:00:36 GMT
SWINDON 52 WOLVES 42, ELITE LEAGUE A, THURSDAY 23RD MARCH
Pebley Beach Robins:
Leigh Adams 3 3 3 2 1 =12
Mads Korneliussen 1 2* 3 1 =7+1
Ronnie Correy 1 0 R 2 =3
Sebastian Ulamek 3 3 2 3 =11
Lee Richardson 2* 0 3 1* 0 =6+2
Adrian Miedzinski 3 1 2* X =6+1
Sebastian Alden 2* 3 2* R =7+2
Parry’s International Wolves:
Peter Karlsson 2 4^ 1 3 3 =13
Krzysztof Pecyna 0 1* 0 0 =1+1
Magnus Karlsson 0 2* 0 3 =5+1
Fredrik Lindgren 2 3 2 4^ 2* =13+1
Billy Hamill 1 1 3 0 =5
William Lawson R R M 1 =1
Christian Hefenbrock 1 0 1 1 1* =4+1
After six heats in this one, it looked as though Wolves were heading for oblivion due to their poor gating, but they somehow managed to fight back to lose by ten, thanks to some fine riding from PK and Freddie in particular. Despite another slick track, the second part of this match saw the kind of form we have wanted to see since day one – let’s hope it continues!
Swindon won the toss and took one and three.
Heat 1: Adams, P Karlsson, Korneliussen, Pecyna, 65.65. 4-2, 4-2.
Adams predictably led from the start, while Krys held out Korneliussen for three and a half laps, only to leave a gap for the home man on the back straight.
Heat 2: Alden, Miedzinski, Hefenbrock, Lawson (ret), 67.84. 5-1, 9-3.
The Robins made the gate and flew away, while Will’s chain disintegrated after two turns.
Heat 3: Ulamek, Lindgren, Correy, M Karlsson, 67.18. 4-2, 13-5.
Freddie made a decent start and battled the Swindon pair early on, with Magnus looking slow at the back once again. On the last lap Freddie’s engine began to falter, but he held on for second, his bike giving up after crossing the line.
Heat 4: Alden, Richardson, Hamill, Hefenbrock, 67.58. 5-1, 18-6.
From the gate, with Swindon team-riding Billy out of it – embarrassing!
Heat 5: Ulamek, P Karlsson (double), Pecyna, Correy, 67.18. 3-5, 21-11.
PK was out on a “Tatical Ride” – according to the Blunsdon scoreboard anyway – and he tried to take Ulamek wide on turn one but the former Wolf still came out ahead. Krys did well to hold off Ronnie for third.
Heat 6: Adams, Korneliussen, Hamill, Lawson (ret), 67.14. 5-1, 26-12.
Billy was again left chasing from the start, while Will’s bike at least lasted for a lap this time.
Heat 7: Lindgren, M Karlsson, Miedzinski, Richardson, 67.99. 1-5, 27-17.
When Lee Richardson gates, he can beat anyone. When he doesn’t, he ends up nowhere – and so this was proved here. It was Wolves all the way from the gate – yes, really! – for their second 5-1 at the season, with Magnus showing a complete turnaround of form from heat three.
Heat 8: Korneliussen, Alden, Hefenbrock, Pecyna, 68.33. 5-1, 32-18.
Korneliussen led all the way, with Alden taking Christian for second on lap two. Krys was caught out at the start and trailed in last.
Heat 9: Hamill, Ulamek, Hefenbrock, Correy (ret), Lawson (excluded, 2 mins), 67.70. 2-4, 34-22.
This time Will’s bike didn’t start at all, and he was excluded allowing Christian in. After half a lap the Wolves amazingly held the first two places, but Ulamek passed Christian at the end of lap one. Ronnie chased Christian only for his engine to give out on the final lap.
Heat 10: Adams, Lindgren, Korneliussen, M Karlsson, 67.40. 4-2, 38-24.
Freddie gated level with Adams, but “Mr Swindon” quickly pulled away, with all four riders staying close to the fence on the turns – Freddie lifting after clipping a rut on turn two on the final lap. Magnus was back to his first ride form at the back.
Heat 11: Richardson, Miedzinski, P Karlsson, Pecyna, 67.33. 5-1, 43-25.
From the gate – showing how poor the track had become.
Heat 12: M Karlsson, Correy, Lawson, Alden (ret), 68.59. 2-4, 45-29.
Magnus gated but it was Ronnie who led into turn one. Magnus then surprised everyone by rounding the former Wolf to take the lead and the win, completing a yo-yo night for the Swede. Alden’s bike failed on the first lap, handing Will a consolation point.
Heat 13: P Karlsson, Adams, Richardson, Hamill, 67.18. 3-3, 48-32.
PK brilliantly held off the challenge of Adams all the way, with Billy again stuck at the back.
Heat 14 (awarded): Ulamek, Lindgren (double), Hefenbrock, Miedzinski (f.exc). 3-5, 51-37.
Freddie was given the black and white helmet as predicted by those on turn two, but it was Swindon who led away. On the second lap Christian hit the rut on turn two and lifted, but continued. Next time around Ulamek and Freddie both hit the same rut and did well to stay on. Everyone could see what was going to happen next, and their fears were confirmed on lap four when Miedzinski hit the rut as he powered around the favoured wide line, catapulting him over his handlebars in a nasty looking fall. Luckily he was straight back to his feet although excluded, and the heat was awarded. A brief delay followed as it was debated whether Freddie could take his double points, as he had not beaten an opponent, but happily he was allowed to keep his four points.
Heat 15: P Karlsson, Lindgren, Adams, Richardson, 67.93. 1-5, 52-42.
A surprise ending, as Wolves gated and led all the way, with Freddie just holding Adams back in third – leaving several fans wondering how Wolves had only lost by ten!
Weather: Freezing, although mercifully dry.
Track: Slick except for the extreme outside, with the notorious rut on turn two appearing in the later heats.
Attendance: Reasonably good for the first EL match of the season at Blunsdon, including a good travelling party of Wolves fans.
Wolves’ performance: Very poor early on once again, but rallied round well in the second half of the match. Gating was again a big talking point.
Entertainment value: Could have been better but once again suffered due to the track, although all the riders gave it their all.
Man of the Match: Very tough to decide this one, with PK and Freddie standing out above the rest. There was little to choose between them, but the award goes to Freddie Lindgren for his hard work and defensive riding against Leigh Adams in the last heat.
Referee (Rod Smith): All decisions correct, including the points in heat 14.
Rider ratings (out of 10):
Peter Karlsson: 8 – Good all-round performance but loses a mark for being beaten by Miedzinski – showing how difficult it was to pass.
Krzysztof Pecyna: 4 – We all know that Krys is capable of more than this performance showed – let’s hope he rediscovers his 2005 form soon.
Magnus Karlsson: 5 – Was inexplicably inconsistent all the way through – if only he could find his Heat 12 form in every race!
Fredrik Lindgren: 8 – The most hard-working Wolf on the night, and one of the most consistent gaters.
Billy Hamill: 4 – Was probably taking it easy on his first visit to Swindon since his terrible injuries sustained there last year, but five points is still not really what is expected from a rider of his calibre.
William Lawson: 2 – Plagued by mechanical problems all evening, so difficult to judge.
Christian Hefenbrock: 4 – Continues to improve with every meeting.
Against the expectations of some, the bonus point is still up for grabs as we head into the return leg on Monday. Every point is vital even at this early stage of the season, as the team look to build their confidence in the first few League matches. The question now is, will ten points be enough?
Once a Wolf, always a Wolf
Dave Goddard a.k.a. Pieman.
Pebley Beach Robins:
Leigh Adams 3 3 3 2 1 =12
Mads Korneliussen 1 2* 3 1 =7+1
Ronnie Correy 1 0 R 2 =3
Sebastian Ulamek 3 3 2 3 =11
Lee Richardson 2* 0 3 1* 0 =6+2
Adrian Miedzinski 3 1 2* X =6+1
Sebastian Alden 2* 3 2* R =7+2
Parry’s International Wolves:
Peter Karlsson 2 4^ 1 3 3 =13
Krzysztof Pecyna 0 1* 0 0 =1+1
Magnus Karlsson 0 2* 0 3 =5+1
Fredrik Lindgren 2 3 2 4^ 2* =13+1
Billy Hamill 1 1 3 0 =5
William Lawson R R M 1 =1
Christian Hefenbrock 1 0 1 1 1* =4+1
After six heats in this one, it looked as though Wolves were heading for oblivion due to their poor gating, but they somehow managed to fight back to lose by ten, thanks to some fine riding from PK and Freddie in particular. Despite another slick track, the second part of this match saw the kind of form we have wanted to see since day one – let’s hope it continues!
Swindon won the toss and took one and three.
Heat 1: Adams, P Karlsson, Korneliussen, Pecyna, 65.65. 4-2, 4-2.
Adams predictably led from the start, while Krys held out Korneliussen for three and a half laps, only to leave a gap for the home man on the back straight.
Heat 2: Alden, Miedzinski, Hefenbrock, Lawson (ret), 67.84. 5-1, 9-3.
The Robins made the gate and flew away, while Will’s chain disintegrated after two turns.
Heat 3: Ulamek, Lindgren, Correy, M Karlsson, 67.18. 4-2, 13-5.
Freddie made a decent start and battled the Swindon pair early on, with Magnus looking slow at the back once again. On the last lap Freddie’s engine began to falter, but he held on for second, his bike giving up after crossing the line.
Heat 4: Alden, Richardson, Hamill, Hefenbrock, 67.58. 5-1, 18-6.
From the gate, with Swindon team-riding Billy out of it – embarrassing!
Heat 5: Ulamek, P Karlsson (double), Pecyna, Correy, 67.18. 3-5, 21-11.
PK was out on a “Tatical Ride” – according to the Blunsdon scoreboard anyway – and he tried to take Ulamek wide on turn one but the former Wolf still came out ahead. Krys did well to hold off Ronnie for third.
Heat 6: Adams, Korneliussen, Hamill, Lawson (ret), 67.14. 5-1, 26-12.
Billy was again left chasing from the start, while Will’s bike at least lasted for a lap this time.
Heat 7: Lindgren, M Karlsson, Miedzinski, Richardson, 67.99. 1-5, 27-17.
When Lee Richardson gates, he can beat anyone. When he doesn’t, he ends up nowhere – and so this was proved here. It was Wolves all the way from the gate – yes, really! – for their second 5-1 at the season, with Magnus showing a complete turnaround of form from heat three.
Heat 8: Korneliussen, Alden, Hefenbrock, Pecyna, 68.33. 5-1, 32-18.
Korneliussen led all the way, with Alden taking Christian for second on lap two. Krys was caught out at the start and trailed in last.
Heat 9: Hamill, Ulamek, Hefenbrock, Correy (ret), Lawson (excluded, 2 mins), 67.70. 2-4, 34-22.
This time Will’s bike didn’t start at all, and he was excluded allowing Christian in. After half a lap the Wolves amazingly held the first two places, but Ulamek passed Christian at the end of lap one. Ronnie chased Christian only for his engine to give out on the final lap.
Heat 10: Adams, Lindgren, Korneliussen, M Karlsson, 67.40. 4-2, 38-24.
Freddie gated level with Adams, but “Mr Swindon” quickly pulled away, with all four riders staying close to the fence on the turns – Freddie lifting after clipping a rut on turn two on the final lap. Magnus was back to his first ride form at the back.
Heat 11: Richardson, Miedzinski, P Karlsson, Pecyna, 67.33. 5-1, 43-25.
From the gate – showing how poor the track had become.
Heat 12: M Karlsson, Correy, Lawson, Alden (ret), 68.59. 2-4, 45-29.
Magnus gated but it was Ronnie who led into turn one. Magnus then surprised everyone by rounding the former Wolf to take the lead and the win, completing a yo-yo night for the Swede. Alden’s bike failed on the first lap, handing Will a consolation point.
Heat 13: P Karlsson, Adams, Richardson, Hamill, 67.18. 3-3, 48-32.
PK brilliantly held off the challenge of Adams all the way, with Billy again stuck at the back.
Heat 14 (awarded): Ulamek, Lindgren (double), Hefenbrock, Miedzinski (f.exc). 3-5, 51-37.
Freddie was given the black and white helmet as predicted by those on turn two, but it was Swindon who led away. On the second lap Christian hit the rut on turn two and lifted, but continued. Next time around Ulamek and Freddie both hit the same rut and did well to stay on. Everyone could see what was going to happen next, and their fears were confirmed on lap four when Miedzinski hit the rut as he powered around the favoured wide line, catapulting him over his handlebars in a nasty looking fall. Luckily he was straight back to his feet although excluded, and the heat was awarded. A brief delay followed as it was debated whether Freddie could take his double points, as he had not beaten an opponent, but happily he was allowed to keep his four points.
Heat 15: P Karlsson, Lindgren, Adams, Richardson, 67.93. 1-5, 52-42.
A surprise ending, as Wolves gated and led all the way, with Freddie just holding Adams back in third – leaving several fans wondering how Wolves had only lost by ten!
Weather: Freezing, although mercifully dry.
Track: Slick except for the extreme outside, with the notorious rut on turn two appearing in the later heats.
Attendance: Reasonably good for the first EL match of the season at Blunsdon, including a good travelling party of Wolves fans.
Wolves’ performance: Very poor early on once again, but rallied round well in the second half of the match. Gating was again a big talking point.
Entertainment value: Could have been better but once again suffered due to the track, although all the riders gave it their all.
Man of the Match: Very tough to decide this one, with PK and Freddie standing out above the rest. There was little to choose between them, but the award goes to Freddie Lindgren for his hard work and defensive riding against Leigh Adams in the last heat.
Referee (Rod Smith): All decisions correct, including the points in heat 14.
Rider ratings (out of 10):
Peter Karlsson: 8 – Good all-round performance but loses a mark for being beaten by Miedzinski – showing how difficult it was to pass.
Krzysztof Pecyna: 4 – We all know that Krys is capable of more than this performance showed – let’s hope he rediscovers his 2005 form soon.
Magnus Karlsson: 5 – Was inexplicably inconsistent all the way through – if only he could find his Heat 12 form in every race!
Fredrik Lindgren: 8 – The most hard-working Wolf on the night, and one of the most consistent gaters.
Billy Hamill: 4 – Was probably taking it easy on his first visit to Swindon since his terrible injuries sustained there last year, but five points is still not really what is expected from a rider of his calibre.
William Lawson: 2 – Plagued by mechanical problems all evening, so difficult to judge.
Christian Hefenbrock: 4 – Continues to improve with every meeting.
Against the expectations of some, the bonus point is still up for grabs as we head into the return leg on Monday. Every point is vital even at this early stage of the season, as the team look to build their confidence in the first few League matches. The question now is, will ten points be enough?
Once a Wolf, always a Wolf
Dave Goddard a.k.a. Pieman.
