Match report

Match report

This overcast Saturday morning saw Hahndorf U7s host Bridgewater Green at Rob Kilpatrick Park for what turned out to be a thrilling encounter as Hahndorf starting players Patrick Griggs, Hamish Holmes, Ryan Glynn, Finn Bond, Asa Bartsch, William Moran, and Avery Buchanan (goalkeeper) took the field. Early on Griggs, Holmes, and Glynn played solid defense, whilst up forward, A Bartsch, Moran, and Bond combined well for some early fastbreaks and attempts at goal. A moment of confusion occurred when Bridgewater Green were thought to have scored, later ruled unsuccessful. At the ten-minute mark, Axel Pym and Victor Bartsch were substituted on for Glynn and Moran. V Bartsch made his presence felt immediately, with a great run and shot at goal.  Some brilliant passes from the Hahndorf team resulted in V Bartsch scoring the first goal of the match. Bridgewater Green quickly evened the score, with the teams deadlocked at halftime.

The second half saw Griggs don the goalkeeper jersey, and some early impressive team play as Moran, Pym, and the Bartsch brothers kept the Bridgewater Green defense busy, with multiple shots at goal. Glynn then took a corner that almost resulted in a goal, and V Bartsch was making his presence felt all over the ground! Midway through the half, A Batsch and Holmes substituted on for Bond and Glynn. The strong offensive pressure continued, with several fastbreaks and scoring opportunities. The Hahndorf spectators could sense that it was just a matter of time before a conversion occurred. Pym passed to Moran, who passed back to Pym for the final goal of the game! Hahndorf team and officials would like to thank the Bridgewater Green team and officials for an exciting and well-matched game!