Match report

Match report

An overcast and humid day greeted the teams for the match between Mount Barker United Blue and Nairne at Anembo Park

The game started with Nairne pushing forward early and dominating field position. After many shots on target they were eventually rewarded with an early goal less than 5mins into the game

Nairne continued to press forward and had numerous shots on goal which were brilliantly repelled by Mount Barkers keeper, Taj Gore. 

Mount Barker composed themselves and after a series of penetrating runs by Charlie Kacerik they pressed toward the Nairne goal. A dangerous cross by Liam Hawkins was handled inside the penalty area and the referee had no choice but to award Mount Baker a penalty kick from the spot. Charlie Kacerik confidently stepped up for the shot which was repelled by the Nairne keeper, only to find the ball back at Charlie’s feet who calmly slotted the ball into the net to even the score at 1 -1.  

The game then settled down with both teams pressing each other hard. Mount Baker gave up possession in front of goal and Nairne capitalised with another goal to take the lead 1 – 2 heading into halftime. 

An unfortunate late tackle on Oscar Kacerik saw him substituted with only 10mins to halftime and one of Mount Barkers most dangerous players was now on the bench. 

Mount Barker once again composed themselves and began to pass the ball wide. After a nice passage of play Charlie Kacerik weaved his way past 3 defenders to score on the stroke of halftime. 

Score were now locked at 2 – 2. 

Half Time.

The start of the second half began in similar fashion to the first with Nairne pressing forward early and gaining the advantage. After some scrambling in front of Mount Barkers goal area, the ball found the back of the net and Nairne took the lead 2 – 3.

From this point on Mount Baker found their shape and began to dominate the midfield. With this came weight of possession with Rupert Curran and Liam Hawkins passing the ball wide to Mount Barkers speedy forwards. Oscar Kacerik returned to the field and made an immediate impact with another goal. Scores we now level at 3 – 3.

Mount Bakers confidence grew and they were now beginning to connect continued phases of play. They dominated field position and were beginning to string together multiple passes and maintain possession. Shortly after, Oscar Kacerik brought up his second goal and Mount Barker took the lead 4 -3. From the kickoff Mount Barker pressed hard and were quickly rewarded with a goal to Liam Hawkins to pull away 5 – 3. 

Mount Barker now had the ascendancy and dominated field position. They held their shape and were composed. A dangerous cross into the penalty area was again handled by a Nairne player and the referee awarded Mount Barker their second penalty. This time Oscar Kacerik strode up for the shot. Similar to the previous penalty, the Nairne keeper repelled the shot only to put the ball back at Oscar’s feet who didn’t miss the second opportunity. Score 6 – 3

Full Time

Both Coaches agreed it was an exciting and entertaining game to watch

The young referee did a solid job of officiating the game, which was his first