Match report

Match report

The morning was sunny and mild to welcome back soccer at Pine Avenue. Hahndorf under 12 black put in a solid effort to win 5 – 3 against the Rangers, in a well-matched game.

Hahndorf mounted a strong attack early with Jacob and Ryley Neumann both using good passing skills from the outset. The first goal was scored by the Rangers, number 28. Hahndorf responded well with some strong kicks by Pepe Zahra. Hahndorf’s first goal was from Jacob Neumann. The first half saw good defence from both teams and a good movement of the ball up and down the pitch.

The second half belonged to Hahndorf. Joash Ng scored Hahndorf’s second goal and the movement of the ball was evenly matched between the teams. The Rangers equalled the score to 2 all with a goal from player number 4. Jacob Neumann played a fast game and continued his good work of getting the ball down to the goals, well supported by his brother Ryley Neumann, which saw Jacob score Hahndorf’s third goal. There was numerous close calls and good saves by the Rangers goalkeeper. Hahndorf’s Angus Mifsud played well in defence and another Hahndorf goal followed from Pepe Zahra. The Hahndorf team displayed strong kicking skills and some good passing during the later parts of the second half, with Toby Perkins passing well and running down the line strongly. A fifth goal to Hahndorf was scored by Jacob Neumann. The final goal of the game was scored by Rangers number 32, leaving the final score at 5:3 in Hahndorf’s favour.

It was a great opening game of the season and Hahndorf wish to thank the Rangers for the great game played 27th of June 2020.