Match report

Match report

Clear playing conditions and a sizeable crowd greeted players and spectators as Hahndorf under 12’s took to the pitch against Strathalbyn at Strathalbyn’s home ground.

Hahndorf started the match off strongly, with some clever running play seeing Caleb Early kick the first goal within minutes after the start.  The ball was quick to move back into Hahndorf’s forward, with Sonjae Cook and Chris Haynes displaying quick footwork to keep the ball moving.  Strathalbyn’s defence was strong, however, with their back line players and goalie showing impressive defensive skills to fend off a number of shots at goal by Hahndorf.  During one passage of play, crowding around the goals gave Harry Wood the opportunity to sneak a goal in to secure Hahndorf’s second.  Strathalbyn soon responded, with a quick run and pass from the centre resulting in a successful shot at goal to award Strathalbyn their first goal.  Several more attempts at goal were strongly defended by Hahndorf’s midfield and backline of Billy Cook, Cooper Newman, Samuel Whitehead and Jackson Bidgood.  Goalie Lawson Shotton was kept busy with a number of successful saves. 

Strathalbyn continued with a solid defence heading into the second half, putting pressure on Hahndorf’s forwards and mid-line.  Joel Bateman was quick of the mark passing the ball with accuracy towards Thomas Stapleton setting up some exciting passages of play.  In the mid field Jensen Ingram displayed some impressive footwork and was able to get the ball away from the Strathalbyn attack.  This helped set up several attempts at goal for Emlyn Gilroy, who bravely put himself on the line whilst making several shots at goal.

Hahndorf would like to thank Strathalbyn for a well-played game, with a great show of effort and skill by both teams.