Match report

Match report

The Hahndorf under 17 team put in a valiant effort to lose 6-0 to the Woodside Blue team at the Summit sports ground in Mount Barker.

Starting with only 10 players, Hahndorf took up the attack and Toby Thomas had an early attempt on goal which was saved by Woodside. Despite some excellent goal keeping from Tom Boekel, Woodside managed to score 2 goals in the first half. Rhys Davies and Oliver Combe both did an excellent job in defence. They were all over the field, with Davies repeatedly chasing down attacks from Woodside’s players. Oscar Johnson and Mitchell Stribley provided solid support in the midfield, intercepting and putting pressure on the opposition. From 20 minutes in, Hahndorf now with their full complement of 11 players were strong in defence and managed a number of unsuccessful attacks on goal, including by Toby Thomas, Lewis Johnson and Nicholas Brown.

The second half started with 3 quick goals from Woodside as they repeatedly broke through Hahndorf’s defence. Hahndorf responded with multiple unsuccessful attacks led by Thomas, Zara Tinsley-Smith, Charlie Zorkovic and Stefan Panic. A final goal to Woodside late in the second half brought the score to 6-0. The skillful save of a penalty by Boekel prevented a further goal in the dying minutes of the game.

Hahndorf played well but were outplayed on the day. Congratulations to Woodside Blue on their win.