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Athletic A's mop up against Thorold , for 3rd straight M " - Wanna: Chronicle. My. m s, 1m SportWaterloo “We've now got our sys- tem going, the boys are playing lovely soccer now," said Burns following the vic- tory. "Sure we expected it to take a while. don't forget when I took over there were 11 boys in ll different posi- tions. “l honestly think now we've got the best team in the west, it'll take a really good team to beat us now." A's, who have reverted to a 4-3-3 system now that Burns is confident-with the ability of his three strikers to play the "slip-tttrough" system, were fortunate not to be down a goal in the first tio minutes when goalie Marry Burns thinks Wa- terloo Athletic A's are the best team in the Ontario Amateur Soccer Develop- ment League's West Divi- Now Burns may be a little biased, after all he is A's coach. but after another convincing win Sunday. 3-1 over 'l'horold at Seagram Stadium, A's have to be con- sidered a factor " the OASDL enters its home stretch. The victory, A's third in succession, was never in doubt as they thoroughly do- minated the good scoring chances against the con- stantly grumbling visitors. By Rick Campbell mick - EM GRAHAM FOSTER ... annoys wanted chine. Andy Christie's Imging arm just deflected ' Tttttmid, slot. to the crossbar from the left A's went right to the of- fensive after that though, and finally were rewarded for their diligence when at the 27-minute mark Andy f,tr"t't drilled a bouncing bal past the Thorold keeper, who only seconds before had called to his de- fenders for the ball midst confusion in front of the net. Waterloo had a glorious chance to up their lead to " at M minutes, but Rob Aganostopolous narrowly missed converting on a three-in-one break. The visitiors knotted the count at 41 minutes when rushing in from the left side they beat Christie with a low shot to his right to leave the halftime score 1-1. A bundle of extra effort from Chris Ford of A's paid off as they took a 2-1 edge at 20 minutes of the second half. Ford, who has played superbly as of late, raced in to intercept the ball as the Thorold keeper rushed out to gather it in, danced deftly around him and then spun 90 degrees to drill the go-ahead marker into the wide open net. Tom Abbott, always a threat in the opponent's end, added the insurance marker at 32 minutes on a low shot that deflected off the keeper’s hand and then caroomed in off the right _ A's played the game shortstaffed as Art Fast was injured on 'l'honold's early scoring chance, but they co- vered nicely with crisp, well-aimed passing plays and two-way hustle. A's, with a record of 5-4, have five games remaining and Burns-is confident that by winning all five they will have a shot at top spot. “Our game against mid- Caledonia in two weeks, that's the big one " far " I'm concerned. we've got a score to settle with them since they beat us on a dis- puted play last time." said the Waterloo coach. In OASDL Cup play Fri- day at Seagram's, A's had no problem at all handling Scarborough United " on three goals by Coppolino. a pair by Ford, and a single tally from Rainer Mueller. NOTES: A's are despera- tely in need of additional manpower to aid in the or- ganizational end of the club. Management is looking for at least five additional board members to supple- ment the present five, and also needs about 10 others to help with such things as fun- draising and the everyday operation of the club. An- yone interested is asked to call president John Donna at 886-3589 or coach Harry Bums at 885-2457. By Rick Campbell Chronicle Sports Editor On August 22, Graham Foster will begoing home, taking one of the biggest gambles of his rung life, but clutching a dream he's had as long. . -AGiiiiih/oi Scotland. Foster has? always envisioned playing professional soccer in his country of origin, and it appears that he is about to trt.tha.Pppor.tynitr. Thanks to the connections made by Harry Burns, Foater's coach with Waterloo Athletic A's of the On- tario Amateur Soccer Development League, the A's sweeper has been granted a trial with Arttroath, one of the top teams of the Scottish First Division. "I‘ve got Mr. Burns to thank for it, he played pro- fessionally over there (Scotland) and he wrote over to them telling them about me, and they wrote back," detailed Foster after A's won their third game in a row bl over Thorold Sunday at Seagram Stadium. - -diii, that is that I pay my own wir over, then they pay my ape-1m once I'm there and pay me a wage (to play),", at}! the ohviously etyft.teti.rerter. The A's field-general received his Brat exposure to the Satttigtt game during his childhood, but nine years ago came to Canada When his father's job brought him to Toronto. " Foster has played in the OASDL for three seasons. the first With Scarborough Maple Leafs, and the last two with A's. He thinks the calibre of play in the loop has groomed him sufficiently to attempt a crack at the pro game. Foster heading home to realize his dream A Thorold defender (right) boots the ball back upfield before his Waterloo Athletic A opponent can get to it during Sunday’s game at Seagram Stadium. A's won their third game in a row. dusting Thorold 3-1 to give Waterloo a 5-4 record heading into the OASDL home stretch. aw ftiiy'l'r,/F'ts7, " 'ET: , . , Are pri? ' , PlSW' .I‘. Ttrt, 4”,» *=‘ " l tsera"" Ty" " ."£*W‘ Nu“ p.R an” _", . y a y w 9’33." P. 't ' _ a.) _ H a.» A w Us“? 2St'BiSR .1... "", x315 V army". l - g q a..? a ' . A71“ m" 1 an Ha '. an ;IJR tcfs' ti5frrfs, 1rs1riiitt2, Gets pro try-out Chronicle Sports Line 886-2830 "i'd say the competition (in the first division) will be on a par with the NASL (North American Soccer League). W11 be tough but I think I've got a good chan- “This (OASDL) is a good league, especially since they pick a select team which plays teams higher up like the (Toronto) Blizzard Selects, teams like that," said F'dster. Foster has been a standout his two seasons with A's. Last year he mainly patrolled the mid-field at centre half, but this year was switched by Bums to sweeper to take advantage of his ability to read the flow of play. 'Sneeeper's my favorite position. I'm not that fast so I have to be able to read the game. to figure out what the other guy is going to do with the ball before he)teats me with his speed," said Foster. The Scottish season began last Saturday so Foster will be heading over with the intention of cracking an existing lineup, or at least the reserve squad that most clubs maintain. "It (Scottish) is a lot more aggressive type of soc- cer than over here, so I'll have to get used to getting hit back there, I’ll have to be a lot more physical. But [usedto watch thegamealotwhenlwasakid, sown could say I know what I'm In for. "I always thought that I'd like to go back home to play, mi family's behind me all the way, and even if I don't make the team, 1'lt stay over were and try to make some other club."