Match report

Match report

It was a cold morning with some blue sky at Strathalbyn Polo Grounds when Hahndorf White took to the field against Strathalbyn White.  Both teams opened strongly and both had ample talent. Most of the first half was played in Hahndorf’s forward area but the Strathalbyn defence was strong under constant pressure from Lawson Shotten,Harry Wood and Billy Cook.  The main difference between the two teams was the passing skills of Hahndorf. Shotton scored late in the half and it was a tight contest at half time.  In the second half Hahndorf’s attackers became defenders and the defenders became attackers with a rotation and the pressure overwhelmed the home team.  Joel Bateman who had little to do as goalkeeper in the first half was unstoppable as a forward and got 4 past the opposition goalkeeper who was valiant under siege and Thomas Stapleton also slotted one home.  Edward Bjordal and Will Tully played their parts in a solid team effort that was played in great spirit.  Strathalbyn goaled in the second half  of a memorable game which had many highlights most notably including Woods fearless defence in a particularly  torrid circumstance.