Match report

Match report

Again Torrens Valley put on spectacular weather for the final game of the season and both teams’ spectators were in fine voice for what was an exciting game between two very defensive teams that play good attacking soccer.

The first five minutes saw both teams move the ball up the field in attempts to score that elusive first goal putting both teams defensive units to the test. Woodside though started to make their passes count and with well-placed passes were starting to get behind the Ram’s defence. Finally a Warrior’s striker broke free and opened the scoring for the day. This lifted their opponents who increased their intensity and after good passing had their striker one on one with the keeper and made no mistake. Torrens Valley continued to apply pressure to the Woodside team with great crosses from out wide but were unable to find team mates in the middle waiting and Woodside’s defence were easily able to mop them up and send the ball forward. Woodside made some changes half way through the first half and their intensity lifted, passing was becoming crisper and players working for each other, but the Rams held them out. With 10 minutes left in the half the game was still anybody’s, when a Warriors midfield was given too much room outside the box and managed to chip the keeper to take the lead. Torrens Valley lifted again and Woodside’s players stepped up their defence.  When a free kick was awarded just outside the Warrior’s box Torrens Valley looked dangerous. A well taken free kick, had the Warrior’s keeper on his toes but he managed to get his hand to the ball, as it headed towards the top corner, and flick it over. Woodside dug deep for the remaining time in the half and managed their third just before the break. Woodside 3 Torrens Valley 1.

Woodside knew that their opponents would again lift and for the first 20 minutes of the second half both teams tackled, passed and tried to make opportunities. Both team’s defence remained strong closing down their opponents and denying strikers the chance to have a shot on goal. In midfield it was becoming physical as players gave their all to get the ball and deny their opponents the opportunity to move the ball forward. As time was running out the Rams gave their all, but Woodside’s season had been based on using the ball and moving it on quickly. With fifteen minutes left in the game, the ball was quickly moved to the left wing where a waiting Woodside player had some time on the ball and scored their fourth. As the game was drawing to its conclusion Torrens Valley tried valiantly down both flanks to get one more goal for the season, but the Woodside defence remained strong and turned back their efforts. With five minutes left in the game Woodside’s leading goal scorer got his 20 goal for the season and capped of a great game and season for the Woodside Warriors. Congratulations to Torrens Valley who competed all day and we look forward to another tough battle in 2021. Final score was Woodside 5 Torrens Valley 1.

The Woodside Warriors Blue team would like to thank all their opponents this year, while a shortened season, it was great to have a competition and compete against all teams. We look forward to the 2021 season when we compete again against you all. Congratulations to all teams.