Match report

Match report

Hahndorf U16’s gave a solid effort playing at Murray Bridge on a sensational winters afternoon.  Match result a 4-4 draw.

Hahndorf came to play today, particularly in the first half, the team was attacking the ball and had numerous shots at goal.  The team worked well together and was aggressive at goals. Forcing the Murray Bridge goalie to work hard.

Hahndorf’s  first goal came from a kick from Jackson Doley deep in defense straight to Kane Gibbs who passed straight  to Kyle Fenlon who found the back of the net.

Murray Bridge responded quickly with a goal.  This didn’t rattle the Hahndorf team who stuck to the game plan and soon answered with a second goal, again from Kane Fenlon who had to take on 3 Murray Bridge defenders first.

The half time score was 2 -1, it was looking good, but Hahndorf knew Murry Bridge would come back strong, and that they did.

The second half was a different game, Murray Bridge wasn’t going to roll over.  Xavier Kell went for a run out of defense, taking on numerous defenders and drew a penalty kick which was saved by the Murry Bridge goalie.

Murray Bridge then kicked 3 unanswered goals to take the lead by 1. 

To Hahndorf’s credit, they didn’t drop their heads, they kept trying and eventually found the back of the net again from Kane Fenlons boot.

Best Players for Hahndorf,  Kane Fenlon 3 points, Jackson Doley 2 points and Josh Rayner 1 point.