Match report

Match report

Round 4 saw Hahndorf host Stirling district will perfect playing conditions. Starting in defence was Andrew McKenzie in goals with Oliver Combe, Logan Maxwell, Pepe Zahra and Jacob Gerber. These boys saw plenty of pressure as Stirling dominated the territory for most of the first half. George Papakostas and Orlando Gray supplied plenty of support for the defence from the midfield. Stirling found the back of the net 5 times in the first half but Hahndorf kept their spirit up and was able to move the ball forward often toward the end of the first half.
 

The second half saw a much more even game, Hahndorf's defence held up well with Toby Thomas in goals Hahndorf stopping numerous attacks. Jet Zahra started 2nd half in attack and provided some great solo attacks. George Papakostas continued to find the ball in the midfield and moved the ball forward. Harry Gould was making Stirling’s defence work. Patrick Hinze was able to put a high ball into Hahndorf's box where Charlie Zorkovic was able to dribble the ball past the keep for Hahndorf’s first score.
Hahndorf's defence held up well, before Stirling was able to score again. Hahndorf kept the forward pressure on in with Daniel Peters keeping the ball trapped in Hahndorf's half and Hahndorf won a corner kick. Harry crossed the corner in and George was able to convert a half-volley for another Hahndorf goal.
The second half was a great improvement on the first half and was very competitive.