Match report

Match report

Woodside vs Murray Bridge – U17 Girls – 4th July 2020

Another glorious Winters day, perfect conditions for game two of the season at Woodside’s home ground.  The game was off to a great start with Murray Bridge’s kick off and Woodside ready on the defence. With excitement came a few high balls from Murray Bridge which ended with a handball, turning the possession into Woodside’s advantage. Though it didn’t take long for Murray Bridge to regain possession and within a few minutes the first goal of the game was awarded to Murray Bridge. Only moments later Murray Bridge took possession and scored their second goal after a corner kick.

Woodside’s kick-off and you could feel the tension on the pitch. Woodside maintained possession and Woodside’s forward Bethany saw the opportunity to have a shot on goal and scored. Instantly the Murray Bridge girls saw that they needed to up the anti and thirteen minutes later Murray Bridge scored their third goal.

Half time saw a few changes, including Woodside’s goal keeper. With Woodside’s kick-off Murray Bridge were at the ready and were set to resume momentum.  Within the first minute of half time Murray Bridge scored their fourth goal and contained to play in this approach. Woodside were on the defence and just couldn’t quite catch the Murray Bridge girls who were seeking all the goal scoring opportunities they could find.

As the Winter’s cool breeze started to settle in for the afternoon the end of the game near. With a few more goals scored by Murray Bridge along with a number of great saves by the Woodside keeper the end of the game saw Murray Bridge in excitement for their first win of the season. Congratulations girls and good luck for the rest of the season.

Thank you to all the supporters that came out to support the girls from the sidelines as well as the referee and assistant referee for their great work.