Match report

Match report

Woodside were eager to kick things off at their home ground and they were straight into it, contesting the ball and applying the pressure on all fronts. Play resumed in the middle of the pitch for the good half of the game until Valley broke through the defence line after several attempts of not being caught offside, scoring the first goal of the game in the 17th minute. Valley then got back into the rhythm of things and were quick to score their second goal in the 21st minute. Woodside were not going to the let the third be awarded any time soon and turned the game around by applying the pressure and winning the ball off valley. The game proceeded into Woodside’s half and with a glimmer of light saw Woodside’s forward Lauren Jackman taking on Valley’s defence and no time but to use the opportunity to take a shot and was awarded the first goal for Woodside in the 26th minute.  It was that moment that Valley knew they couldn’t let anything slip in their defence line and were persistent in ensuring the ball was cleared out. Tensions were building on and off the pitch and you could see the desire of the next goal from both teams. Nearing the half time mark, Woodside’s midfielder Beth Bryant couldn’t take the tension anymore and with some support of MJ Strauss were able to break through Valley’s defence line yet again and score. Though with Valley’s kick off, they were quick to brush through Woodside’s winning high and scored their third goal of the match in the 39th minute, seeing the half time saw the score at a nail biting 3-2.

Second half saw a dramatic change in weather as the rain started to come down heavier and pitch became darker. Though the weather’s mood didn’t rub off either teams as they were itching to get back into the pressure cooker. Within minutes of kick off into the second half we saw Warriors taking on the advantage of kick off and powering through Valley’s defence. In those few short moments we saw Woodside’s forward Lauren Jackman at it again taking on Valley’s defence and scoring the third goal for Woodside. The sheer excitement and joy on and off the pitch was evident. To witness the top team of the division versing bottom team with an even score in the second half of the game was unbelievable. Though the overwhelming feeling didn’t last long as Valley soon got back into the rhythm and turned things back around.