Match report

Season Date Round Venue
2019 U14 Div 2 24th August 9:00am League Round 17 SSC Polo Ground Pitch 2
Goals
M. Gentzsch

Best
N. Hardy (1st), H. Smith (2nd), R. Kemmis (3rd)
Goals
E. Mato

Best
C. Naughton (1st), D. Gile-karpany (2nd), E. Mato (3rd)
Match report
It was always going to be a battle of wills between Strathalbyn Strikers u14 Red and Murray Bridge Gold in their final game of the season fighting for the top position. 

With both Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge unbeaten this year it was up to Murray Bridge to maintain their lead on the ladder with either a win or a draw.

With a favourable wind at their back, Murray Bridge put pressure on Strathalbyn from the start of the first half using their tailored style of long ball play. It eventually paid off for them securing a goal before half time. The first half was not without a fair amount of drama with Strathalbyn unlucky to convert goals by the narrowest of margins.

Second half however was an altogether different game. Strathalbyn dominated the game with great teamwork and solid possession throughout and were rewarded with a goal themselves, taking the score to 1-1. Now the battle was really on! 

Murray Bridge's play amped up and some questionable tackles were a sign of the cracks appearing. 

Murray Bridge only needed a draw to secure their spot at the top of the ladder.

Shots hitting the post and bar from the Strathalbyn team and some great saves by their keeper were a clear indication of

control over their opponents but alas at the final whistle the score remained even.  

Both teams unbeaten this year but at the end of the day Murray Bridge had Strathalbyn on points.

It was an exciting end to the season and credit to the players from both teams for putting on a show. 

 

Final score:

Strathalbyn 1 - Murray Bridge 1