Match report

Match report

The Hahndorf u17 travelled to Woodside this week on a chilly but fine morning for a 9am game. In only their second game together as a team, they put on a fantastic effort to go down 4-2 in what could have been a lot closer with a bit of luck. Hahndorf started strongly getting plenty of the ball early with Toby Thomas and George Papakostas getting busy straight away. Woodside Red’s attacking was fierce resulting in goalkeeper Tom Boekel getting no rest with some good saves. Woodside scored first to get on the scoreboard, Hahndorf were getting the ball forward a lot through Oscar Johnson and Mitch Stribley resulting in a close header from Stefan Panic. When Woodside was able to push the ball forward, Hahndorf’s defence of Zara Tinsley-Smith and Rhys Davies were quick to diffuse it and get the ball forward again.  It took an excellent long range goal from Woodside which Boekel got a hand to but just failed to get over the bar to go 2-0 up. Tinsley-Smith also did a great save herself on the goal line, saving a certain goal. Gabe Aylen playing his first game in 2 years started strongly on the wing. Nicholas Brown was getting the ball forward a lot resulting in a Thomas shot just missing. Hahndorf were passing and using the ball well as a team but couldn’t get on the scoreboard. Woodside went 3-0 up after another long range goad. Charlie Zorkovic, Lewis Johnson and Oliver Combe were getting touches of the ball and soon a great cross from Papakostas to a Panic header scored Hahndorf’s first goal! 3-1. Brown and Papakostas were busy around the centre/forward still keeping the Woodside defence on their toes! Another goal to Woodside saw them go 4-1 up at halftime. The scoreboard did not reflect the evenness of the game!

Hahndorf started strongly again in the second half with close misses from Panic and Thomas. A perfectly delivered corner kick to a signalling Thomas resulted in a great headed goal. 4-2. Some nice play from Zorkovic, Panic and Aylen saw Brown come oh so close to Hahndorf’s third goal but it was not to be! Boekel’s goalkeeping wasn’t letting Woodside score in the second half. The team continued to play awesomely with everone getting in on the action. Woodside’s goalie was also playing well and continued pressure from Hahndorf couldn’t get past him. The game finished at 4-2. A great second game from Hahndorf played in great spirit and effort. Thank you also to Woodside Red for a great match!