Match report

Match report

HOME TEAM     Hahndorf Soccer Club

AWAY TEAM      Rangers Soccer Club

DATE                  Saturday 11 July 2020

TIME                   11:00am

VENUE                Hahndorf Soccer Club

RESULT               Hahndorf 4                      v            Rangers 5

GOAL SCORERS Woodside: Unidentified

GOAL SCORERS HAHNDORF: 1 #8 Hill, Rider; #4 2 Gould, Harrison; 1 #10 Mumford, Harry: 1 Unknown

BEST PLAYERS RANGERS: Unidentified

BEST PLAYERS HAHNDORF: #3 Man, Dante; #10 Mumford, Harry; #9 Lien, Hayden

MATCH REPORT

It was a cool and overcast morning when Hahndorf Under 12 White hosted Rangers Under 12. In typical form, Hahndorf commenced with a strong attack. Hayden Lien, Emlyn Gilroy and Levi Beesley were suitably aggressive strikers. Harrison Gould, Jacob Gardner and Oliver Dahmke pushed forward to support the attack. Captain Jasper Jones, Zoe York, Dante Man and Patrick Hinze spread across defence with Reilly Bowden in goals. Within the opening minutes good teamwork saw Hahndorf’s first attempt on goal. Rangers retaliated rapidly and the first goal was conceded. Hahndorf responded with considerable pressure on Rangers goal. Ryder Hill was then brought on to substitute for Gilroy and Harry Mumford for Dahmke.

Good pressure by Hahndorf with some beautiful passing from York to Hinze to Hill resulting in a corner and subsequent pressure on the Rangers’ goal. Another goal was conceded quickly followed by a great attempt at scoring by Hill.

Rangers retaliated, resulting in a good save by Bowden and some impressive ball control by Jones. Although usually found in defence, Mumford moving to midfield provided a great payoff for the team with some great passing and an elegant goal. Pressure on the Rangers goal continued, including excellent defensive work by Hinze to keep the ball in the attacking half.

Hahndorf defence demonstrated good understanding of the offside rule with great strategies shown by Man and Jones. Hahndorf responded fiercely and an unfortunate handball just outside box in attack was quickly overcome. Another goal was skilfully gained by Hahndorf.

York worked hard and consistently cleared the ball well. Bowden successfully caught those that passed her. Hahndorf responded strongly with two attempts, one by Dahmke. At half time, two goals apiece!

Coming back after half-time saw Gould, Hill and Man take to the pitch as strikers. Bowden, Gilroy and Beesley followed as midfielders. Jones, York, Mumford and Dahmke filled out the defence with Lien in goals. Once again, Hahndorf started with a strong attack with Gould scoring a goal. Rangers were keen to return fire and were thwarted in their attempts with a great clearing kick from York. As the half progressed, Rangers were awarded a free kick which was skilfully saved by Lien. Rangers came back from this with renewed fire and four goals were conceded by Hahndorf. Dahmke and York were substituted off and replaced by Hinze and Gardner.

Good work by Bowden in midfield and a well-executed throw-in from Beesley. Hinze and Jones demonstrated some good skills in defence with increased confidence. From a coaching perspective, exceptional team work with Man passing to Gilroy passing to Hill scoring a goal was a highlight of the match.

Relishing his time in midfield Gardner played defensively as needed which included a great clearing kick. Man continued to demonstrate excellent tenacity and communication, earning him best player.

Unfortunately an own-goal was conceded, however, it was quickly followed by an impressive, leaping save from Lien. More great communication followed which lead to Gould scoring another goal.

Final game score was Rangers 7 to Hahndorf 4. There has been a goal discrepancy and we are working to resolve the issue with AHJSA, we will always defer to our referee. Some useful learnings and improvements to communication were demonstrated in this match suggesting an exciting season ahead. Hahndorf Under 12 White wish to thank Rangers Under 12 for the game played Saturday 11 June 2020.