Match report

Match report

Round 13 started the Hahndorf players and families donning black arm bands and observing a minutes silence in rememberance of of Rob Kilpatrick, Hahndorf Soccer Club Life Member and significant contributor to junior soccer and the Hahndorf Soccer Club as a whole.

Hahndorf U9 White faced a strong contest from Stirling Districts, which commenced with a quick run from Stirling and a cracking goal save by Josh Pettitt in the opening minutes. Benjamin Kowald then stopped another attack by Stirling in the field before blasting the ball back down the line. Against the run of play, Simran Singh capitalised on a fast break to score the first goal of the match. Hahndorf then settled, with Connor Ozolins and Thomas Gould having numerous shots at goal, the latter particularly unlucky not to score with a great effort that hit the post. At the other end, a fast attack by Stirling looked like a certain goal, but a diving save by Pettitt at full stretch managed to keep the ball out.

In the second half, Singh and Ozolins were both strong in defence, running hard to stop any attacks and following up with long kicks out of danger. Archie Greene arrived late, but was straight into the play, combining well with Jamie Timmins and Cohen Whinfield in the mid field and sending the ball forward to Tyson Bancroft in attack. Pettitt dodged around the opposition to land a solid ball in the back of the net and shortly after scored two more goals. A great effort by all involved in wet conditions.