Match report

Season Date Round Venue
2021 U17 19th June 10:00am League Round 10 RJSC Main Pitch 1, Ashton Oval
Goals
A. Smith (15'), E. Martin (38'), R. Smith (40'), S. Cox (61' Penalty), S. Cox (71'), S. Cox (73')

Best
N/A
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Best
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Match report

The whistle blew at 10am for the game between Rangers and Strathalbyn. It was quite cold from the beginning of the match, and it drizzled intermittently as the game went on – an average winter's day at Ashton Oval.

The game started firmly in the favour of Rangers, having many chances while the defence, led by captain Tommy Playford, caused Strathalbyn to struggle to get a shot on target. In the 15th minute, a Rangers corner kick flew past the back post to Alex Smith, who controlled the ball and slotted it past the many players to open the scoring.

Play began to slow down afterwards, with few chances and many throw-ins. After roughly 20 minutes, centre-back Charles Kammerman took a free kick from around half-way, curling it around the Strathalbyn defence to Errol Martin, who finished it cleanly with a volley. Just minutes after, Riley Smith found the goal from Strathalbyn defender's deflection, bringing the score to 3-0 at half time.

Strathalbyn started out strongly in the second half, getting two quick goals from set pieces. Their shots were powerful, and the attack was always ready to follow up. A missed penalty from Shannon Cox kept Strathalbyn well in the game - however Shannon got a second penalty not long after, finishing strongly into the bottom right corner.

The Strikers responded quickly, with great passing play leading to a their third goal - the shot was excellent, finding the bottom corner from far outside the box. The game stayed at 4-3 for what seemed like hours, until Shannon Cox got 1 on 1 with the keeper on 2 occasions and finished cleanly, getting his first hat-trick of the season.

Surprisingly, the score line was the exact same as the teams’ last matchup earlier in the season. Both teams played well and showed great sportsmanship.

Rangers - Torin Cooper challenging Strath
Photographer: Bryn Williams

Rangers Shannon Cox on the ball, Alex Smith and Riley Smith watching on
Photographer: Bryn Williams

Rangers- Errol Martin forefront, Paige Atkinson watching on
Photographer: Bryn Williams

Rangers- Ben Michelsen in contest
Photographer: Bryn Williams