AHJSA Match Reports

On this cold and windy Saturday morning, Hahndorf U7s took on Bridgewater Green on a green but bumpy Basket Range pitch in an 8 v 8 modified game. The entire Hahndorf team of 11 were eager to get the Round 7 game started with Chloe Pippos, William Moran, Ryan Glynn, Avery Buchanan, Finn Bond, Asa Bartsch, Alfie McConville, and Axel Pym having his second run in the highly sought-after goalkeeper position.

Soon after the match started, there was a query from Buchanan as to ‘how long until I come off’ – which was met with chuckles from the crowd! Hahndorf started the game with some excellent teamwork between Moran and Bond in the midfield and strikers A. Bartsch and McConville, with all making a number of impressive plays to get the ball towards Hahndorf’s goal. On these occasions though, the Bridgewater defensive line held strong and returned the ball to midfield. Ten minutes into the first half, Hahndorf made some substitutions and we saw Hamish Holmes, Patrick Griggs, and Victor Bartsch take the field. The back and forth in the midfield continued, with both teams gaining ground, then having their opposing defensive line come together to deny the score. Hahndorf’s defensive players Pippos, Glynn, Griggs, and Pym (GK) worked well together to keep the Bridgewater offensive line at bay until half time was called.

With the beginning of the second half, Hahndorf had a change of goalkeeper, with Holmes donning the orange shirt and gloves. Shortly after returning from half time, the Hahndorf offense made a break for goal with Pippos, Moran, Pym, and V. Bartsch creating space and backing up Glynn as he took a successful shot at goal, leading to a massive cheer from the families in the crowd! Bridgewater shortly countered with their own goal – levelling the score. The remainder of the game continued in the same back-and-forth fashion of the first half, with both teams keen to keep the others from scoring. Hahndorf defensive line of Griggs, Buchanan, Moran, and Holmes (GK) saved a number of tries for goal, while the midfield of Pippos, Pym, Glynn and strikers Moran, Pym, Bond, and V. Bartsch did all they could to try to score for Hahndorf, but at the end of the day, neither team could quite make the breakthrough and the scores stood.

The Hahndorf team and officials would like to thank the Bridgewater Green team and officials for an exciting game.

There were a few nervous faces among the Woodside parents before kick-off as Murray Bridge looked a bigger side overall. However the contest was very well matched from the outset with both teams sharing a relatively even amount of possession in the first half. 

Odin was outstanding in goal throughout the first half with the rock-solid defence of Ethan ensuring that Odin didn't see too much action. Was a great defensive effort, with Murray Bridge possibly having the attacking edge early.  

Oliver B had two quality shots on goal late in the first half - the first was particularly good and very well stopped by the MB goalie. 

Things seemed to open up a bit more in the second half, with credit to Troy for helping the team space a little better coming out of defense. Great work to Freddie with a couple of good saves on goal and some more good clearing by Ethan. It was another evenly matched half but Woodside legs seemed to get the better of the tiring MB squad which resulted in a fast break goal opportunity for Woodside, converted by Patrick Lord. Well done Patrick!

Well done to all players and thanks to Murray Bridge for a great contest under sunny skies.

Thanks to Troy for all of his efforts with the team - we looked great out there!

U8 - Round 7- 17/6/2023

Bridgewater Blue Vs Woodside Warriors Red

Basket Range – 10:00am

 

The wind was roaring and we were racing the rain when we played Bridgewater Blue today at Basket Range. All of the supporters were rugged up and getting ready for the bad weather. The boys didn't seem phased & were just keen to play some football. Fortunately, the game was over before the bad weather arrived.

The first half started off well. Against a team who could clearly move the ball well among themselves, our defenders held solid from the beginning. Eddie and Freddie took charge of the defensive, ensuring that our back half was always protected. Both teams didn't give up many chances to score throughout the entire half, making it a competitive game all over the field. Bridgewater managed to make a breakthrough late in the first half and hold the lead at the the break. This seemed to inspire our boys, who were all eager to even things up.

The second half started similar to the first, with an even battle fought out mostly in the midfield. Jesse was able to set up some aggressive manoeuvres for the warriors, working well in the midfield. There were a few more scoring opportunities as some tiredness set in. Then Bridgewater found some room once more, and a good shot from wide saw them score a second time. Our players, who were still determined, immediately reacted with a quick run down the line, and a centring ball allowed Scott to score. Game on, Here come the Warriors! Together, Archer (covering enormous distance seemed to be gaining possessions all over the pitch) and Luca were able to combine with a shot that the keeper just barely slowed down enough for the ball to stop on the line. Mitch and Owen, who were both playing defensive roles, were able to control the situation and repel any attacks that were directed at them. With a few seconds left, the warriors sent the the ball sailing past the goalkeeper and settle the score. Huge efforts were made by everyone, and the boys really gave it their all to come back and display an incredibly inspiring never-say-die attitude.

A wild and windy early morning start in Hahndorf with the team down a coach, Quinn and Hamish. Thanks to Kaleb's dad Chris who stepped in to coach the boys.

The Blues had a point to prove after their last game and were off to a cracker start with Kaleb, Daniel and Gage working well together early and stringing some nice passes between them. 

Ryland brought the defensive game early with some high energy tackles and strong accurate passes. A broken boot halfway through the game didn't slow him down, with a bit of duct tape he was straight back in.

Will Highson scored the first 2 back to back with a great shot high in the net.

Hahndorf struggled to get into the offensive with Liam, Ryland and William forming a tight line accross the back. Some excellent defensive kicks from William making it all the way down field.

Adam keen to get into the game after being frozen as goalie in the first half. He just kept coming and coming and coming and finished with a hat trick from what seemed like 50 attempts at goal. He and Liam had some great passes and set ups between them which were a pleasure to watch.

Gage was all over the ball and determioned to give it a crack in the second half but Hahndorf's keeper was just as determined with no attempts making it through.

Liam with a great strike and a bit of luck off the post scored his first.

The second half was all attack, with the Blues defence not having been troubled this half.

Excellent playing by Blues, keep it up

The Hahndorf U/9 girls continue to improve. Their match play and involved teamwork is starting to show signs of cohesiveness. Throughout the game, players such as Anu Delaney-Duggin showed her consistent attack of the ball, along with enthusiastic performances by Saskia Merry, along with Amelie Rymer and Charlotte Rymer. As the girls are still building defensive capabilities and team cohesion, their abilities to stop the opposition scoring will keep getting better.

The girls were gallant in defeat which will spur them on to train hard and keep continuing to perform heading towards next week’s game.

Well what a day it was for our team. An evenly matched game and I think all the parents and coaches agreed that this was the best performance yet. Some stellar performances all around, including but not limited to: goal saves by our two excellent goalies Fergus and Hamish; Some awesome defence work by Michaela; Some shots on goal and confident foot work by Caleb and Archer. And so many many many good tackles and passes by everyone. I could go on. I'm just so pleased to see our team grow with confidence. Well done to everyone. Thanks again to our excellent coaches Michael and Baptist and to all the parents for getting their kids to the game. I can't wait for the next one. Go Blues!

The match between Hahndorf and Bridgewater took place on a blustery yet sunny day. The players persevered through the challenging wind, showcasing their skills and determination. The Hahndorf line up consisted of Hennessy, Griggs, Roeszler, Ross, Parkyn, Sulskis, Davies, Glynn. The match kicked off with both teams displaying enthusiasm and eagerness to succeed.

After an initial shot by Hennessy that was saved by the Bridgewater goalie, the Hahndorf team continued to press forward. Davies, a key player for Hahndorf, made an impressive save to deny Bridgewater's first attempt at scoring. Griggs, with his persistence, took a couple of shots at the goal, narrowly missing the target on both occasions. Despite the near misses, Hahndorf maintained their offensive pressure. In an unexpected turn of events, chaos briefly erupted when Bridgewater's Labradoodle entered the field. Once the situation was resolved, both teams quickly regained their focus and continued playing.

Bridgewater managed to break through Hahndorf's defence and scored the first goal of the match, taking an early lead. However, Hahndorf responded swiftly. Roeszler initiated a brilliant attacking move, passing the ball to Hennessy, who capitalised on the opportunity and scored Hahndorf's first goal, equalising the score. The Hahndorf coach couldn't contain his excitement as the team displayed resilience and determination in their pursuit of victory.

Motivated by the equaliser, Hahndorf continued to press forward. Their persistence paid off as they netted two more goals before the end of the first half, firmly establishing their lead in the match. Overall, the first half of the match was characterised by Hahndorf's dominant performance, scoring three goals to Bridgewater's one. Hahndorf displayed their attacking prowess, while Bridgewater demonstrated resilience despite the deficit. As the teams headed into halftime, Hahndorf held a commanding lead. The players and coaches were likely to discuss strategies to maintain their advantage in the second half, while Bridgewater would aim to stage a comeback. 

At the opening of the second half the Hahndorf team, particularly defenders Glynn and Sulskis, played a commanding role in repelling Bridgewater's ongoing fightback. Davis, alongside the rest of the team, continued to work hard in goals. Bridgewater showed determination and looked hot on the field, pushing forward in search of goals. The Hahndorf parents, aware of the intense competition, discussed the potential benefits of ice baths.

The midfield play intensified, with Harris unleashing a booming shot straight into the goalie's chest. Moments later, Ross contributed to the attacking momentum with his impressive moves. It seemed like a relentless onslaught from Parkyn and Hennessy, with the Hahndorf crowd remaining steadfast and supportive. As the match progressed, it felt like only a matter of time before Hahndorf would capitalise on their hard work and find the back of the net. Finally, a smashing kick from Hennessy resulted in Hahndorf securing their fourth goal of the day, further extending their lead.

The game showcased brilliance, with Hahndorf displaying a commanding performance and achieving a top result. The timing was perfect as the match concluded just before the heavens opened, avoiding any disruptions due to inclement weather. Well done lads!

There was a freezing cold wind howling through Woodside pitches today. The black clouds were ominous and we all watched on, waiting for the rain to start. But, before the game started there was an amazing rainbow which was a great sign for what was to come on the pitch. U10's did another amazing job today defeating Torrens Valley. 

It was a busy game and they had some fast players running the ball up to our goals, but our goalies Justin and Ilkoo saved several attempts by Torrens Valley. Our attackers, Tomke and Aussie scored goals, with Bobby, Max, Justin, Banjo and Eva all really close to getting the ball in. The posts just kept getting in the way!

Our Centres, Archie, Eva, Tomke and Ilkoo ran back and forth the whole time supporting each other, and our defenders kept the ball away from our home goals, regularly sending it back up the pitch with a big kick in the air. Ryder saved a goal with a great slide tackle, Zac and Theo practised their ball control skills from training.

In the last 10 minutes the rain started and everyone went home with wet clothes and hair, but the score and the lollies were worth it. 

In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, the Under 11 Woodside Warriors demonstrated their prowess on the field. The team showcased exceptional forward pressure, relentlessly pushing into the opposition's territory throughout the match. Their relentless efforts paid off as they successfully reduced the attack from the opposing team, showcasing strong defensive capabilities. The Warriors displayed remarkable teamwork, communicating effectively and supporting each other throughout the game. The players' dedication and commitment were evident as they fought hard until the final whistle. Overall, it was an outstanding performance by the Under 11 Woodside Warriors, highlighting their impressive forward pressure and defensive resilience.

The Hahndorf U13 side this week took on Woodside at Woodside in extremely wintery, wet, and windy, conditions. Hahndorf faced a talented Woodside contingent, who fought valiantly all game, but were ultimately over-run by the gritty and determined Hahndorf group.

Woodside had several outstanding individual runs down each wing and capitalised on a penalty shot midway through the second half. But, with two first half goals to Eli Parkyn, and two excellent conversions by Lawson Shotton, Hahndorf secured a well-deserved, and courageous battle, to win 4-1.

Outstanding effort in goals by Chris Haynes, and excellent teamwork between Harry Wood, Jacob Gerber, Jack Gaskin and Caleb Earley across the back lines, Hahndorf looked solid in defence all game. Ashon Broadbent-Shaw and Cohen Whinfield showing silky play making on the wings. With lots of great balls, and efficient passing amongst Jackson Bidgood and Sonjae Cook, as well as Louis Moran, all through the game, the benefits of Hahndorf’s training, and execution of its set plays and strategy, shone brightly.

Gritty determination from all players, and willingness to run all game, added together to make the spirit of teamwork and hustle a hallmark of the successful outing.

15 Match Report

 

Hahndorf played an exciting game against visitors, Blackwood under trying weather conditions, with gusty winds and rain.

 

Blackwood had a strong start to the game with their midfield driving the ball toward the goal. Goal Keeper, Isaac Bonilla Killey was kept busy, and did a fine job of warding off several attempts at goal. Luca Cannavo, Angus Miffsud and Oliver Saracini Palombo were also strong in the defence line.

 

Levi Beasley made the first goal attempt for Hahndorf, but narrowly missed. Blackwood followed soon after with the first goal of the game. 

 

Beasley continued strongly in the midfield, and joined forces with Cooper Liddle to set up another attempt at goal. Liddle looked set to score, but the Blackwood keeper made a spectacular dive to prevent the ball entering the net. Harry Gould followed with a goal kick that hit the crossbar, but just minutes later Gould scored the first Hahndorf goal. Blackwood answered with their second goal and the game was in full swing. Blackwood maintained control of the ball in the first half with Luci Tinsley-Smith and Liddle defending strongly.

 

Hahndorf returned to the second half with renewed energy, playing a much more offensive game. Jet Zahra covered a lot of ground and made several goal attempts. Beasley remained strong, with some beautiful passes. Daniel Peters defended strongly and Haydn Lien displayed speed and ball control. Gould scored the second goal and Hahndorf followed this up with a succession of goals from Zahra (2 goals), and Gould (2 goals).

 

Blackwood then kept Patrick Hinze busy in goals, with 3 attempts, which he managed to intercept beautifully. Eventually Blackwood broke through with their third goal of the day.

 

Hahndorf kept up a strong display, with excellent passing from Jacob Gardener and Peters with Tinsley-Smith making her presence felt in defence.

 

Hahndorf rounded out the game with a goal from Mifsud, making the final score 7-3

 

Blackwood are to be thanked for a great game.

Prior to their Round 7 clash, both Willunga and Woodside Warriors U15 were sitting mid table, with most of their previous games being decided by a single goal. And when Willunga made the journey up to the Warriors’ Fortress the trend continued, as another game went down to the wire.

In the opening stages Woodside had the upper hand, creating 3 shots on goal in the first three minutes of play, including a well-timed header that sailed just wide. More shots followed, with the opening ten minutes being all Woodside. But when Willunga went forward, they showed their goal-scoring potential, firing a bullet on target, only to be denied by a miraculous diving save that kept the card clean and Woodside in domination. And within a minute, the Warriors had created another opportunity. This time the post got in the way to deny their striker a brilliant goal. And with this denial a level of frustration was building in the group – the score card seemed unreasonably stubborn in its refusal to acknowledge their dominance. This trend continued with the Willunga keeper being forced to make yet another pair of thrilling saves on the twenty-minute mark. Although Woodside were dominating, credit must be given to the Willunga backs for ensuring that every Woodside shot was made under extreme pressure. But for Woodside, their frustration was brought to boiling point when Willunga scored the only goal of the first half, breaking through the line and finishing in a 1 V 1 with the Woodside gloveman. Despite creating 9 shots to three and dominating the game, Woodside entered the break a goal down in a tight, low-scoring contest.

If Woodside dominated the first half, the second was as even as the number two. While Woodside maintained their level, Willunga rose to the challenge, drawing confidence from the numbers on the scorecard. The two sides now traded blows, with chances created at either end of the ground. But both defensive units held tough, putting enough pressure on their opponents to make all shots rushed, while both glovemen also excelled to keep their respective sides in the contest. As the game hung in the balance, and Woodside prayed for an equaliser, the ref found a penalty and sent them to the spot. Pressure! The penalty was hit with power and precision, flying to the right around waist high. But the keeper guessed right and deflected the bullet back into the box. Woodside pounced on the loose ball, driving it hard on target. It was saved again! A third shot was struck, and again deflected out, flying to the top of the D. Now, a well-positioned midfielder, who had bided his time patiently, hit the ball with the sweetest of strikes and beat everyone to bring the scores level! It was game-on with 25 minutes left to play! Both groups were desperate to get a result out of this one, and both played with fierce intensity and a steely willingness to make it happen. Although an equal number of shots were created by both teams, it was Willunga who snuck over the line, when a long-shot sailed high through the air, cleared Woodside’s excellent goal-keeper and stretched the back of the net. The home side was devastated to fall short after playing so well, but the visitors were jubilant, with a tight game finally going their way.

And while the players were either jubilant or dejected with the outcome, both coaching groups and all in attendance were impressed by the quality of football on display. It was the tightest of contests, and perhaps a draw would have been a better reflection of the match. But regardless of the numbers, both sides should now move forward with the knowledge that they are quality football teams and their best is yet to come!

 

The Hahndorf under 17 team put a very hard effort against Stirling, as extremely strong wind conditions made it hard for both teams to play at the Summit. The game kicked off at 9:00am, with the wind against Hahndorf’s goalpost. Some early pressure from Nicholas Brown and Oscar Johnson kept Hahndorf in possession of the centre. For the first 24 minutes both teams were even, with equal numbers of opportunities, however, after an unfortunate goal from the penalty area Stirling had the lead by 1-0. Even with the wind against him, Thomas Boekel was able to pull off some amazing saves keeping Hahndorf in the game. But two quick goals from Stirling saw Hahndorf down 3-0. All hope was not lost, as a free kick from halfway by George Papakostas fed Stefan Panic in the right wing, who was able to assist Toby Thomas for a goal, bringing Hahndorf back up to 3-1. 

With Hahndorf kicking off the second half, a solid defence along with lots of sprinting from Rhys Davies and Gabe Aylen kept the team in the game. Mitch Stribley was able to give the team some chances on the wing, however, the team couldn’t adapt to the windy conditions. This affected the team’s corner kicks, taken by both Papakostas and Thomas. Lots of opportunities from both teams kept both keepers busy, but after one last save from Boekel, the game ended with a 3-1 defeat to Hahndorf. Although the team lost, they showed a lot of improvement.

Woodside Warriors met Blackwood on their home ground today for what was predicted to be an exciting clash of two great teams. Both teams discovered they had a third opponent in this match being Mother Nature. It was blowing a gale and the wind was there to stay. Both teams took a little time to find their feet in the windy conditions and figured out passes needed to be shorter and the ball needed to be kicked harder to get to its destination. There was a lot of play through the centre of the pitch as players worked out the best way to play in these windy conditions.

Blackwood were that bit stronger and had Woodside defence on the run. Woodside goalie definitely put his game face on and saved a couple goals before Woodside had their first attempt at goal. At the half time break the score was all tied up at nil all.

Second half was just as fierce as the first with both teams trying score their first goal. Woodside goalie continued to show his skill stopping Blackwoods attempts to score. Woodside managed to get the ball to their goals for a few attempts, but Blackwood goalie denied any balls getting past him. Blackwood's persistence paid off with them scoring their first goal with about 10 minutes to go in the game. That put a fire in the bellies of the Woodside players and they put on a final burst with majority of the play being in their forward but Blackwood were not going down without a fight. Woodside made a couple great shots at goal but Blackwood goalie stopped the attempts and kept the score at 1-0 their way. Blackwood walked away with the win this time.

Both teams played extremely well in the conditions. The wind was fierce and made the players on both teams adjust their game constantly. The skill that players on both teams showed in a game played in those conditions was a pleasure to watch.

It was a challenging day for football in the hills, with strong winds and blustery conditions. Nevertheless, Woodside Blue headed out to Strathalbyn to play Strath.

Woodside took the kick off and seemed to control the play for some time. With the speed of Diaz on the left wing, he was finding space and together with Jones as striker creating opportunities. From a couple of quick corner kicks Jones placed two good headers, but they flew just over the cross bar. It was Strath to make the first break through from a well placed corner kick that seemed to find its way through legs and bodies and into the goal.

Strath struck again for goal number two before Diaz finally found the net with a good boot from the left wing.

Woodside continued to work, with James-Freeman, Humphries and Mcinnes in defence challenging the Strath forward players. But with the wind on their side their Striker managed to get another ball through and into the goal, making it 3-1 to Strath at the half time break.

Returning from the break Woodside now had Mclean up front and together with Melville another couple of opportunities were made, but saved by the Strath keeper. Stott's fast pace up the wing, and Johnston's run from centre defence to the forward line created another few chances to score. The next goal finally came from a great cross from Bauer on the right wing, finished by Cotton in the box.

This was to be the last score of the game as Strath defences proved strong and they finished the day with a 3-2 win.