BREATHTAKING. Overwhelming. Chaotic. Energetic.

Wrap up the emotion of football in a nutshell and no doubt Kenny Park on Saturday would be exhibit A to impress upon someone just how exciting the game can be.

Merbein, who did not score a goal in the opening quarter, held on for the tightest of wins to start the season 2-0 with a six-goal final term securing the one-point win.

Exhaustion was an o...