Match report

Match report

Both teams started tentatively and defensively and Strathalbyn Red graciously played 10 girls as Hahndorf only had 10 fit players to start with.Charlotte Fairley started in goals and was well assisted by Amber Klose,Alex Czulki and Zara Tinsley-Smith in defence.The midfield worked hard with Esther and Jorunn Van De Gaer along with Luciann Tinsley -Smith. Jade Czulki looking very determined.Strathalbyn Red were the first to score after around 15 minutes and it was game on with both sides lifting their efforts.Around 10 minutes later Amiel Kerber scored for the second game in a row after threatening to do all year.

At half time it was a goal a piece and the Hahndorf crowd held their breath as the teams second halves sometimes did not match their first half performances.

The second half commenced and the breeze was a factor.Hahndorf ‘s forwards  were sharp and full of running.Zara Tinsley -Smith joined Ruby Tully and Amiel Kerber and the attack was potent.Passing was a feature and Zara Tinsley-Smith scored three goals in relatively quick succession.Esther Van De Gaer had a long range shot that went like an Exocet missile  and found the bottom of the horizontal bar. It was  adjudged as not crossing the goal line on deflection.

It was a fantastic strike.Charlotte Fairley had a strong second half after moving from goals  to the midfield and Jade Czulki showed that she is very capable in goals.The final score was Hahndorf 4  Strathalbyn Red 1 in a game that had many memorable moments  and was played in great spirit by both teams.