Match report

Match report

It was a very bleak, wintery start to the match with Woodside taking to the field with only 9 players. Captained by Oliver Dahmke Hahndorf made a strong start. Striker Emlyn Gilroy made his first attempt on goal only 5 minutes into play and there was some good pressure from fellow striker Zoe York. Together with Hayden Lien they utilised triangle formations to the coaches’ delight. Ryder Hill ran hard and was a reliable communicator throughout the first half. Keeper Jacob Gardner took a throw in which was cleared wide by midfielder Harrison Gould. Defenders Patrick Hinze, Levi Beesley, Dante Man and Dahmke had their work cut out for them as Woodside Warriors attacked hard and a goal was conceded. The attack continued and Gardner saved another 2 goals before Hahndorf picked up the pressure once more. Defender Man made an impressive kick returning the ball to Hahndorf’s attacking half.

The pitched proved to be very slippery confirming this was not a game for fancy footwork but rather solid kicks and simple passes. Players from both teams struggled to stay upright and on their feet. Hahndorf was awarded two corners, one on either side of the pitch and maintained good pressure on goal. Excellent passing by Gilroy and York. Beesley continued his great work in defence with a definitive clear in front of goal. Harry Mumford returned to the field and made a great push on goal with Gilroy, the later rewarded with a goal. Woodside returned pressure and Man cleared the ball twice preventing the visitors an opportunity to score. Woodside’s tenth player joined the pitch as Hahndorf took a corner a few minutes before half-time. Gould then scored a goal tight on left corner just before the whistle. At half time the score was Woodside Warriors 1 to Hahndorf Magpies 2.

The cold, grey, drizzly weather did not let up throughout the match and both teams were visibly effected. Unfortunately for Hahndorf the first goal of the second half was conceded within the first minute of play. Hahndorf returned pressure on goal before a corner was conceded in Woodside’s favour. Defender York then passed to striker Gilroy up the centre of the pitch and she continued to push the ball back into Hahndorf’s attack. Fortunately the offside rule kicked in so a goal was not conceded. Good work from Mumford in defence and midfielder Bowden applied good pressure. Again, team mates greatly appreciated Hill’s clear communication. Following a collision which saw both players fall, Dahmke was a great sport and checked his opposition was ok. A goal was later conceded and Gilroy responded with another fabulous run on goal. Although his efforts were not rewarded initially, Gardner followed up with a superb goal – a poetic switch from keeper in the first half to striker in the second. Special mention must go to Hinze for both his enthusiasm and efforts in goal. The final score was Woodside Warriors Under 12 Red 4 to Hahndorf Magpies Under 12 White 3.

Hahndorf Magpies Under 12 White wish to thank Woodside Warriors Red Under 12 for the game played Saturday 8 August 2020. A special thanks also to Hahndorf parents putting in extra effort both setting up and packing down as the only team at home this morn