Match report

Match report

On the boggy pitch at Rob Kilpatrick Park this wintery Saturday, Hahndorf U7’s took on a scant Rangers team in a 7v7 ‘scratch match’. After a quick reshuffle, Hahndorf players William Moran, Alfie McConville, Axel Pym, Patrick Griggs, Asa Bartsch, Victor Bartsch, and Finn Bond (goalkeeper) took to the field, with Chloe Pippos, Avery Buchanan, and Michael Griggs (U9, goalkeeper) joining the Rangers. Moran, Pym, and the Bartsch brothers quickly formed a strong offensive attack, with a number of attempts at goal – most of which hit the mark. Buchanan and Pippos played strong defence for the Rangers, with both managing a number of touches. McConville, P. Griggs, and Bond made up Hahndorf’s defensive line, which had a fairly quiet first half, pushing McConville and P. Griggs further forward.

Returning after half time saw Pippos and Buchanan rejoin the Hahndorf side, and a change in goalkeeper to Moran. Pym and A. Bartsch joined the Rangers, with M. Griggs remaining as their goalkeeper. The second half started with the same enthusiasm as the first, with Bond, McConville, and Pippos assisting a number of goal attempts by V. Bartsch and P. Griggs, however goals were a little harder to come by in the second half, with only V. Bartsch scoring for Hahndorf. A. Bartsch and Pym led the Rangers offense, with both putting in a stellar effort, and Pym even scoring a goal! The second half however, was unfortunately marred by rain, at which time a number of players’ interests shifted from the game to the muddy puddles! The game soon finished, with a number of children remarking that it was weird playing against their teammates, showing how cohesive this little U7s team has become in the past 10 rounds! The Hahndorf team and officials would like to thank the Rangers team and officials for a washed out and muddy game!