AHJSA Match Reports

The Weather is starting to warm up and after a week off we had a very eager and excited little team - ready to hit the pitch, refreshed and raring to go.
The first half started off well with ball movement flowing into a ruthless Bridgewater defence. Eventually breaking through with one of our new recruits Eddie sending one flying past the keeper.
The Warriors all working well together kept the Bridgewater defence under extreme pressure Archer, Freddy and another new recruit Clancy were providing plenty of good runs, busting through and ensuring we had plenty of movement in attack.

In the second half the persistent defence of Bridgewater finally let up and allowed Adam and Mitchell to hit the score board. With some good positioning and hard running Odin and Eddie (Bowman) were showcasing skill and ball movement throughout the midfield splitting the solid defence. Both of our goalies Leon and Clancy were unstoppable and completely shut out anything that came their way.

A beautiful clear winter morning greeted the U8s as they arrived for an early home game against Mt Barker United Blue at Hahndorf.

Miles Hennessey, Harris Parkyn, Michael Griggs and Hamish Glynn had the Mt Barker defence under extreme pressure right from the first whistle. Hennessy made several runs down the right side, only to have his shots denied by a very stout Mt Barker keeper. Parkyn opened up the Mt Barker defence with an excellent through ball to Griggs, who was unfortunately denied by a great save again by the Mount Barker keeper. Eventually the constant pressure was too much for Mt Barker, and the goals came for the hard working Hahndorf forwards. Any forays made by Mt Barker into their forward line were repelled by a strong Hahndorf defence of Scout Ramsay, Kealan Atkinson and Eric Jager. Sam Gardener also made some key saves while spending time in goals. 

An excellent outing by a group of enthusiastic young players who continue to improve week on week!

Round 11                                 Mount Barker Gold verse Woodside

It was Mount Barkers home game, but it was being played at Woodside (I’m as confused as you don’t worry) 

The sun was out with a balmy 17 degrees forecast, which made for a nice welcome back after the brake over the holidays. Being the last weekend of the holidays some kids were still away on family holidays, so for the first time this season we were needing help from the u8 side. 

We placed 8 on the pitch with no subs available and Mount Barker had one in the bank for the tiered legs.  It was going to be a hard fort game it felt with some holiday rust to shake out. 

First half was a battle one end to the other constant pressure being applied by the MB team and every time Woodside managed to get possession in the contested ball, we would boot it forward, but no one was there to pass it too so back it would come. Goalie did well to save at least 3 attempts on goal and keep the scores level at half time 0/0 .

Second half a couple of changes of position and some players listening well to their coach and holding position. It came down to an indirect kick out of the box and bang we were 1 up early in the second half, then Woodside got that rush of adrenalin and lifted to a new gear of soccer playing harder and faster. The u8s were turning out to be great little players and really not looking out of place in our team. Forward pressure was firmly in the Barkers nest and that is the way Woodside liked it . 

Some great passes were happening and making it very hard for barker to get a clear run, bang Woodside scored again we were now 2 up and looking proud of what we had accomplished. 

The game pressed on and minutes fell away with about a minute left in the game barker struck back and it now only had a goal in it. Everyone’s nerves were on there sleeves . 

Finally the whistle and Woodside finished victors. 2/1

There are times when, despite having good intentions and the best laid plans, you take a bit of a pasting. No doubt this thought occurred to the coach of the Norway team the other week when, despite being ranked 11th in the world by FIFA and only three places below their opponents, they were on the bad end of an 8-0 thrashing by England’s indomitable Lionesses. So it was too with our U10 Blue team this week who took a bit of a beating from Mt Barker United U10 Red, and by the final whilst heads were down, legs had given out and there were a few wobbly bottom lips, and this was just from the coaching staff.

Even on our darkest days there remains a good reason for optimism once we have retreated to our corners and licked our wounds. And the positives that can be taken from this game came in the form of the hitherto unmentioned first half. Indeed, a few minutes before the half time whistle Woodside had just scored after a 100kmh counter attacking run by this week’s Captain Tyler Berwick, which capped a period of dominance and brought Woodside to within a couple of goals of Barker, giving every reason to believe that the game was set-up for a competitive second half. Prior to that goal, Woodside had a five-minute spell where they ran the game, with Forward Evany Nunn giving a glimpse of her future as a midfield dynamo by dropping deep and putting in a huge amount of work to close down the Barker midfield and win the ball. Signs that Woodside would find the net first came around the fifteen-minute mark, when forward Charlotte Cosgriff was just a whisker away from taking advantage of a through pass that would have seen her one-on-one with the keeper. Even then, in the fifteen-minute period between United’s early opener and their second goal, Woodside were impenetrable in defence with Charlie Hartas making life very difficult for the United forwards through good marking and pressure, and Theo Nicholson having a real beauty of a game in goal, coming off his line like a professional keeper and shutting out almost everything Barker could throw at him.

Admittedly, getting a result against one of the strongest teams in the division was always going to be a bit of a challenge, but the Blues have given a good account of themselves on the two previous outings this season and the scorelines have been respectable. This time around was a bit more painful, but we will get back up and have another go on Friday night in the same place against the Mt Barker United Blue team. Our last meeting was a very close affair and we are hoping the Blues can dust themselves off and make life hard for their opposition once again.

It was a nice winter’s day for soccer at Hahndorf’s home ground between Hahndorf and Stirling Districts White. In a hard fought first half neither team managed to get a score on the board. Thomas Gould was great in defence helping Ashon Broadbent-Shaw as goalie. Both saved a couple of shots on goal by Stirling. The centres and forwards for Hahndorf kept applying the pressure to Stirling’s defence throughout the first half unfortunately for no reward. Once the second half started both teams made it clear they were there to get a score on the board. Stirling prevailed first with a nice play despite great attempts by Hahndorf’s defence. Once the ball went back to the centre it was clear that Hahndorf was not going to give up. There were a couple of shots on goal by both Ashon and Hugo Curtis with Hugo’s attempt late in the second half finding the back of the net to equalise. It was good to see some great passing and teamwork amongst Hahndorf. Every game the team looks stronger and stronger, and we look forward to watching their next game.

Hahndorf took on Stirling Districts at home grounds this afternoon for what was a fair and well fought match. Starting with Joel Bateman and Jensen Ingram in the attack, supported by Emlyn Gilroy, Chris Haynes and Samuel Whitehead in midfield, Hahndorf kept the pressure on Stirling right to the end. With keeper Thomas Stapleton in goals, supported by Lawson Shotton, Cooper Newman and Louis Moran in defence, Hahndorf were kept equally on their toes fending off a deft offence from their eager opponents. Though keeper Stapleton impressed many times over with a marked skill in deflecting Stirlings fire, a couple of unlucky slips gave Districts the upper hand in the games first half.  The Magpies corralled to the fight in the second half, with man-of-the-match Bateman landing a shot in goals and providing his team mates an appreciative boost in morale. With the animal spirits now wide awake, the game dialled up a notch and Hahndorf were able to present some of the skills of its longer standing players with some well calculated passing between Gilroy, Haines and Shotten and some fancy footwork by the talented Ingram. Though this was impressive to see, it wasn't quite enough to deliver the Magpies the result they'd hoped for with Stirling taking it away with a 3-1 win. Overall, a fair match and good result considering the lads return from school holidays.

After a week off for school holidays, we were back to it this week for some more fun in the sun as a persistently dry winter produced another downright pleasant morning for Hills junior football. After a late scheduling change, Murray Bridge United Gold hosted Woodside Warriors Red in the early game at Beatty Terrace.

The last time these two teams met they produced a tantalisingly tight encounter that could have gone either way. This time Woodside managed a more convincing result against a slightly undermanned home side who were unable to field any substitute players.

From the outset, Woodside appeared slightly stronger and in the early stages generated repeated attacking forays. But these were met by resolute defense that was thoroughly committed and equal to the challenge. Each passage of Woodside’s forward play was met by a sea of Yellow that robbed the visitors of time and space, and so prevented clean shots. Woodside did manage to squeeze a few half-shots into the six-yard-box, but these were easily saved and sent back into the midfield. But Woodside did mange an early goal in the first half, from a lovely individual run down the right and a powerful finish. This was half-saved by a desperate keeper, but ultimately the ball forced its way through his arms and a goal was recorded for the visitors.

At times in the first half Bridge won the battle in the middle of the ground and looked likely to surge forward, but the Woodside back-four was all-but impenetrable. Not only did they demonstrate individual class to jockey and rob their opponents of the leather, but they also combined to perfection, covering one-another when beaten and seamlessly folding into the danger zone to snuff out the embers of trouble before anyone else had even smelled the smoke – The beautiful game can be played with beauty even when the opposition has the ball! When half-time came all players sought sanctuary from the surprisingly toasty July sun and got themselves hydrated for another 35 minutes of mayhem.

On the back of sustained defensive effort from the young Warriors, United was kept under relentless pressure again in the second half. And when sufficient pressure is applied, even strongest oak must crack. Another surging run down the right yielded another goal for Woodside early in proceedings. This one was a demonstration of individual class from the right wing, but as is so often the case the goal was deeply rooted in the unsung heroes of the backline. With the game still within reach, Murray Bridge still refused to yield and created several strong chances that had to be saved by a strong, clean set of gloves. But with no fresh legs to replace the weary, things started opening up in front of United’s nest and multiple shots were created by Woodside. With the weary still refusing to capitulate, none of these shots were hit with time and few were hit cleanly, and it wasn’t until a pin-point cross from the right wing hit the striker in a small pocket of clear air that Woodside goaled again. A single touch to steady and an accurate right boot stretched the bottom corner of the onion bag and put the game beyond doubt. This gave opportunity for Woodside’s keeper to swap out to striker where he demonstrated his abilities at both ends of the ground by driving a final nail into the coffin and sealing the affair.

Bridge Gold are a well-coached unit, playing good, tough football with impeccable sportsmanship that was enjoyed by a similarly well-mannered Woodside Warriors U13 Red. Congratulations to both sides on a great day of Hills junior football.

Beautiful sunny day, Ground nice and flat no puddles no mud, slight breeze. Stirling White versus Hahndorf. Hahndorf won the toss and kicked to the southern end. The game started on time. Hahndorf had three shots in the first five minutes, hit the post on the third shot without going in. In the seventh minute Stirling had a shot across goal, unlucky not to go in. Hahndorf defences rebound and Hahndorf score, one -nil. Another shot by Hahndorf in the eight minute then another put out wide. Ninth minute Stirling have a shot but goes straight to keeper. On the rebound Hahndorf shoot and another save by Stirling keeper. Hahndorf peppering away between the ninth and 12 minutes. Second goal comes right on the 12 minute mark. Then on the 13th minute mark third goal scored from a right cross and put in. Score 3-0. Hahndorf having another shot in the 15th and saved again by Stirling. On the 17th Stirling create a long ball down the wing which was crossed over to the centre where Stirling had a shot but was saved by Hahndorf in a good attempt at goal . Between the 17th minute and the 19th Stirling had a few good shots from some good passages of play. Hahndorf goalie was under attack but stood up with some great saves. Just after the 19th minute Hahndorf scored on the rebound from Stirlings 3 great efforts. 4-0. Hahndorf quickly score another after centre kick off. Score 5-0. 21st minute Stirling keep counter-attacking and then have a good strike but  deflected by Hahndorf goalie to force a corner. Another attempt at goal by Stirling and saved again by Hahndorf. 23rd minute Stirling create a shot from a throw in and kicked wide of goal. Stirling keep attacking from right wing as it seems it is a set play. Hahndorf shoot in the 26th minute and put over the top.  Hahndorf then again have another shot in the 27th minute and put it wide. Stirling take advantage and go quickly down the right wing, cross to the centre and score their first in the 28th minute. score 5-1. Hahndorf kickoff and quickly have two shots. One put over the top and another shot hit wide. Hahndorf keep the ball in Stirlings half. A beautiful cross from Hahndorf into the box and controlled well by the chest of the Hahndorf striker. Ball was hit very hard and the Stirling keeper pulled off a great save. Hahndorf have another shot in the 31st minute but put the ball wide yet again. For the next three minutes play got stuck on the right side of the playing field with numerous throw ins. Stirling kicked the ball wide to the left side of field and Hahndorf were awarded a throw in. Hahndorf manage to score from the throw in making the scoreline 6-1 in the 35th minute. Great run by Stirling mid field taken through and shot at goal but another good save by Hahndorf. Hahndorf score a goal in the 37th minute but is disallowed due to offside being called. In the 39th minute Stirling have a shot but unfortunately kick it straight to keeper. Halftime score 6-1 in favour of Hahndorf. Second half on the way as referee is spot on with the time clock. Hahndorf quick to move the ball and create a throw in near the corner post. Hahndorf have a shot but is taken by the Stirling keeper. It is the 42nd minute of the game and it seems the tempo has gone up a notch. Stirling have a good run from the left side then brought back into the centre. A good shot, but saved by the Hahndorf goalie in the  43rd minute of the game. From the goalie, Hahndorf take the ball and have a shot at the Stirling goalkeeper. The goalie is quickly onto it and has another save. For the moments of the 44th and 46th minute, Stirling's defence is under pressure and standing tall. A big clearance allowed another shot by Stirling in the 47th minute. Hahndorf now have the ball take it down and shoot, but put wide. Stirling have possession in the 48 minute. Stirling have a shot where the Hahndorf goalkeeper dives and saves the ball from hitting him in the head and coming back into play. The keeper Gets to his feet and finds the ball coming at him again and saves that one as well. 20 seconds later Stirling managed to find the back of the net. After again bringing it from the right side of the field  to make the game 6-2. In the 50th minute Stirling score again from bringing it from the right side. Stirling midfield putting through balls with good touch looking for the right winger. Hahndorf now switch on realising that the pressure is on. Hahndorf have a shot in the 51st minute from a good set up of play down the centre. Unfortunately putting it wide over the top, from being sprayed off the boot with too much force. In the 55th minute Hahndorf have a corner but then kick it straight to the goalkeeper. Stirling is called offside in the 56th minute, as Stirling is constantly wearing away at Hahndorfs defence. Stirling have another shot in the 58 minute but again saved by Hahndorf keeper. A throw in from Hahndorf puts Stirling under pressure from one side to the other,and then the ball goes out for a Stirling goal kick. 60 minutes have now passed. A throw in from Stirling in the 62nd minute creates a shot, but is put wide of goal. Goal kick by Hahndorf is snared by Stirling and shot taken and put wide again. 63rd minute Hahndorf now has the ball. Hahndorf has a great run down the centre taking on Stirling defence. Stirling keeper comes out to meet the midfield player. Goalie and midfielder collide taking down both goalie  and midfielder. Hahndorf 1st to get to his feet and strikes the ball and hits the post. 65th minute, Great save by Hahndorf keeper as the ball again comes down right wing of Stirling play. Hahndorf now have possession. Hahndorf striker tries to take the ball all the way by himself when one of his players is offside so doesn't release. Stirling have the ball in the centre, but does not seem to go anywhere as play is going back-and-forth around the centre circle. 68th minute Stirling have a nice run through centre but receiver was called off side. From this Hahndorf take control of the ball and have a shot in the 69th minute, putting the ball over. Goal kick. 70th minute lovely teamwork from Hahndorf set up striker for shot but again pushed wide. Stirling take the ball down past centre where Hahndorf defence quickly swarm and retake ball. This play creates a lovely passage of play for Hahndorf to score in the 71st minute. Score 7-3. Hahndorf's backline are working well which allows Hahndorf to have another shot in the 74th minute. Put wide again. 75th minute Stirling take advantage of a throw in which puts them into attack. Stirling lose control of the ball and kick it out which gives Hahndorf a throw in. 76 minutes have now passed and a nice cross comes in from Hahndorf from the wing which allows a header to be taken at goal but pushed wide of the post. Stirling counter-attacks but loses ball on the sideline. Hahndorf now have a throw in and Stirling wins the ball. Stirling have a shot in the 79th minute but push it wide also. Hahndorf quickly from the goal kick take a good run to the other end of the ground have a shot and hits the post. Suddenly whistle was blown for full time. Final score 7-3. Both teams finish pretty exhausted. Credit to both teams for putting on such a good game. Stirling came out in the second half not giving in and stepping up and winning the second half. A game with plenty of energy as the ball was always going from one end to the other. This was creating great runs by both sides. A lot of shots were taken and the score could've been much higher to both sides. But the goalies had a great game as the ball was consistently aimed at them and doing some great saves.

Beautiful sunny day, Ground nice and flat no puddles no mud, slight breeze. Stirling White versus Hahndorf. Hahndorf won the toss and kicked to the southern end. The game started on time. Hahndorf had three shots in the first five minutes, hit the post on the third shot without going in. In the seventh minute Stirling had a shot across goal, unlucky not to go in. Hahndorf defences rebound and Toby Thomas for Hahndorf scores, one -nil. Another shot by Hahndorf in the eight minute then another put out wide. Ninth minute Stirling have a shot but goes straight to keeper. On the rebound Hahndorf shoot and another save by Stirling keeper. Hahndorf peppering away between the ninth and 12 minutes. Second goal comes right on the 12 minute mark from Jesse Powell. Then on the 13th minute mark third goal scored from a right cross and put in by Lance Pope. Score 3-0. Hahndorf having another shot in the 15th and saved again by Stirling. On the 17th Stirling create a long ball down the wing which was crossed over to the centre where Stirling had a shot but was saved by Hahndorf keeper Thomas Boekel in a good attempt at goal. Between the 17th minute and the 19th Stirling had a few good shots from some good passages of play. Boekel was under attack but stood up with some great saves. Just after the 19th minute Hahndorf scored on the rebound from Stirlings 3 great efforts. 4-0. Hahndorf quickly score another after centre kick off. Score 5-0. 21st minute Stirling keep counter-attacking and then have a good strike but deflected by Boekel to force a corner. Another attempt at goal by Stirling and saved again by Hahndorf. 23rd minute Stirling create a shot from a throw in and kicked wide of goal. Stirling keep attacking from right wing as it seems it is a set play. Hahndorf shoot in the 26th minute and put over the top.  Hahndorf then again have another shot in the 27th minute and put it wide. Stirling take advantage and go quickly down the right wing, cross to the centre and Joshua Verryt scores their first in the 28th minute. score 5-1. Hahndorf kickoff and quickly have two shots. One put over the top and another shot hit wide. Hahndorf keep the ball in Stirlings half. A beautiful cross from Hahndorf into the box and controlled well by the chest of the Hahndorf striker. Ball was hit very hard and the Stirling keeper pulled off a great save. Hahndorf have another shot in the 31st minute but put the ball wide yet again. For the next three minutes play got stuck on the right side of the playing field with numerous throw ins. Stirling kicked the ball wide to the left side of field and Hahndorf were awarded a throw in. Hahndorf manage to score from the throw in making the scoreline 6-1 in the 35th minute. Great run by Stirling mid field taken through and shot at goal but another good save by Hahndorf. Hahndorf score a goal in the 37th minute but is disallowed due to offside being called. In the 39th minute Stirling have a shot but unfortunately kick it straight to Boekel. Halftime score 6-1 in favour of Hahndorf. Second half on the way as referee is spot on with the time clock. Hahndorf quick to move the ball and create a throw in near the corner post. Hahndorf have a shot but is taken by the Stirling keeper. It is the 42nd minute of the game and it seems the tempo has gone up a notch. Stirling have a good run from the left side then brought back into the centre. A good shot, but saved by Boekel in the 43rd minute of the game. From the Boekel, Hahndorf take the ball and have a shot at the Stirling goalkeeper. The goalie is quickly onto it and has another save. For the moments of the 44th and 46th minute, Stirling's defence is under pressure and standing tall. A big clearance allowed another shot by Stirling in the 47th minute. Hahndorf now have the ball take it down and shoot, but put wide. Stirling have possession in the 48 minute. Stirling have a shot where Boekel dives and saves the ball from hitting him in the head and coming back into play, he Gets to his feet and finds the ball coming at him again and saves that one as well. 20 seconds later Charles Ward managed to find the back of the net for Stirling. After again bringing it from the right side of the field to make the game 6-2. In the 50th minute Stirling score again when Kai Bettany brought it from the right side. Stirling midfield putting through balls with good touch looking for the right winger. Hahndorf now switch on realising that the pressure is on. Hahndorf have a shot in the 51st minute from a good set up of play down the centre. Unfortunately putting it wide over the top, from being sprayed off the boot with too much force. In the 55th minute Hahndorf have a corner but then kick it straight to the goalkeeper. Stirling is called offside in the 56th minute, as Stirling is constantly wearing away at Hahndorfs defence. Stirling have another shot in the 58 minute but again saved by Boekel. A throw in from Hahndorf puts Stirling under pressure from one side to the other, and then the ball goes out for a Stirling goal kick. 60 minutes have now passed. A throw in from Stirling in the 62nd minute creates a shot, but is put wide of goal. Goal kick by Hahndorf is snared by Stirling and shot taken and put wide again. 63rd minute Hahndorf now has the ball. Hahndorf has a great run down the centre taking on Stirling defence. Stirling keeper comes out to meet the midfield player. Goalie and midfielder collide taking down both goalie and midfielder. Hahndorf 1st to get to his feet and strikes the ball and hits the post. 65th minute, Great save by Hahndorf keeper as the ball again comes down right wing of Stirling play. Hahndorf now have possession. Hahndorf striker tries to take the ball all the way by himself when one of his players is offside so doesn't release. Stirling have the ball in the centre, but does not seem to go anywhere as play is going back-and-forth around the centre circle. 68th minute Stirling have a nice run through centre but receiver was called off side. From this Hahndorf take control of the ball and have a shot in the 69th minute, putting the ball over. Goal kick. 70th minute lovely teamwork from Hahndorf set up striker for shot but again pushed wide. Stirling take the ball down past centre where Hahndorf defence quickly swarm and retake ball. This play creates a lovely passage of play for Pope to score in the 71st minute for Hahndorf. Score 7-3. Hahndorf's backline are working well which allows Hahndorf to have another shot in the 74th minute. Put wide again. 75th minute Stirling take advantage of a throw in which puts them into attack. Stirling lose control of the ball and kick it out which gives Hahndorf a throw in. 76 minutes have now passed and a nice cross comes in from Hahndorf from the wing which allows a header to be taken at goal but pushed wide of the post. Stirling counter-attacks but loses ball on the sideline. Hahndorf now have a throw in and Stirling wins the ball. Stirling have a shot in the 79th minute but push it wide also. Hahndorf quickly from the goal kick take a good run to the other end of the ground have a shot and hits the post. Suddenly whistle was blown for full time. Final score 7-3. Both teams finish pretty exhausted. Credit to both teams for putting on such a good game. Stirling came out in the second half not giving in and stepping up and winning the second half. A game with plenty of energy as the ball was always going from one end to the other. This was creating great runs by both sides. A lot of shots were taken and the score could've been much higher to both sides. But the goalies had a great game as the ball was consistently aimed at them and doing some great saves.

Woodside’s U17 Blue team headed to the Summit for this week’s match against Blackwood.  With school holidays just coming to a close and a number of players still on holidays they were heading out under-manned with just nine of their own players, plus one filling in from the U15’s.  However, Blackwood was in a similar situation with just ten players for the match as well. 

For a mid-winter game the sun was surprisingly bright and conditions were ideal for a great game of football.

With the coach also on holidays players were taking instruction from the team manager for this match – initial guidance was to control the ball, find the passes and conserve energy… it would be a long game for them!

Both teams started well, with the ball moving smoothly on the Summit’s artificial pitch.  It was Woodside that made the first break-through with a goal at the 10 minute mark of the game.  This was followed shortly after by a second from a good strike from the Woodside forward. 

At this point Blackwood’s defenders stepped it up a level and put the pressure back onto Woodside, making some excellent intercepts and keeping the pressure on the strikers, which led to multiple missed opportunities.  Blackwood also had opportunities of their own during the half that kept the Woodside keeper in the game and under pressure, but he ultimately kept a clean sheet for the half.  By half time all players were in need of a break!  Score was 2-0.

Heading out for the second half, tired legs were starting to show, with some loose play, however a couple of minutes in saw a third goal for Woodside with a long shot from the left mid-fielder. A surprise goal when the ball flew just under the cross bar, straight through the net and bounced outside of the goal, which had everyone questioning what they had seen.

As the game went on, legs were tired on both teams.  Woodside added a couple more to their tally and Blackwood also scored a well-deserved goal making the most of Woodside’s defender being out of position and an excellent run from their attackers.

Overall a great, but tiring game of football for all players.  Woodside’s team manager was pleased with the independent leadership the players demonstrated for this match; supporting and encouraging each other throughout the game. Well done team!  

On what felt like an early spring day the teams lined up in bright sunshine in a top of the table clash. Early running saw neither side with a clear advantage however that was soon to change with Ruby Tully making some threatening solo runs through the Torrens Warriors defence. It was on just such a run that Ruby netted to give Stirling the early lead. Stirling continued to have the better of the game and soon after, in another fast-paced foray, Auriana Healy scored Stirling’s second.  There after the game settled into a more even contest, and then Torrens Warriors got one back to fire their enthusiasm and really up the ante. Half time arrived with the score still 2-1 in Stirling’s favour.

The second half saw the faster pace continue, however some good defence and keeping from Torrens Warriors saw most of the second half scoreless. That said Stirling has several good chances with penetrating runs down the lines from Zora Huang and Maizy Kaines as well as some typically mercurial attacks through the centre from Jess Verryt. Then with around ten minutes remaining En Ueda cracked the code to net Stirling’s third goal and put the result beyond doubt. The final whistle blew with the score unchanged after another hard fought and entertaining matchup.