Match report

Match report

It was a chilly morning, the game started late and the sun came out on the starting whistle. Hahndorf was captained by goalkeeper Ryder Hill. Oliver Dahmke took the first throw in showing great form and determined Hayden Lien scored the first goal within the opening minute. Play moved quickly and Zoe York took the second throw in for Hahndorf. Facing some pressure in defence ever-tenacious Oliver Aylen cleared the ball wide. The first corner of the match was awarded to Stirling Districts and was skilfully defended. Jasper Jones showed impressive strength and skill against two Stirling Districts’ attackers. Reliable and focused Dante Man cleared a goal attempt. First substitutions saw Patrick Hinze take to the pitch and work well with Man despite the left-footer being on the right of the pitch. Twelve minutes in and the weather turned dark and grey. There was a great save Hill before Hahndorf pushed back into attack and were awarded a corner. Stirling Districts fought back and looked to score, however, it was not to be as Hill took a spectacular tumble save which also saw the opposition player hit the pitch. Commanding Harrison Gould took a corner and a few plays later, Jacob Gardner scored a goal. Great strategic play from under-utilised York, reading the game well to play smarter rather than harder. A mere 2 minutes before the end of the half a goal was conceded.

The second half saw another goal to Stirling Districts and a demoralised Hahndorf. Gould made a good attempt and Emlyn Gilroy’s scrapped the outside post. Harry Mumford was a great team communicator in defence and worked hard clearing the ball. Levi Beesley worked very hard, creating opportunities for himself and his team mates. With only 10 minutes to go, Hahndorf made a renewed effort with three goals in rapid succession from Gould, Gardner and Gilroy. Honourable mentions this week also to Dahmke and Jones, some great soccer lads! It was unfortunate that Reilly Bowden was unavailable for the match.

At the final whistle, the scores were Hahndorf 5 to Stirling Districts 2. Hahndorf Under 12 White wish to thank Stirling Districts Soccer Club Under 12 Blue for the game played Saturday 26 September 2020.