Match report

Match report

Last game of Winter and the weather God’s were on our side, sun was shinning and the pitch in pristine condition. Stirling’s kick-off saw Stirling using the advantage by keeping play in their half of the pitch. Woodside defence were on guard and made sure Stirling aware that they were ready, catching Stirling offside within the first few minutes of the game and again soon after that. Woodside turned things around and ensured game proceeded in their half taking on the keeping and in the end being awarded the first corner of the game. MJ Strauss showing Stirling how a good corner is implemented, though Stirling’s defence were at the ready and ensured the ball was well and truly cleared out. Both teams continued to fight for the ball displaying good partnership on the pitch, with pressure applied as too were the steaks of the game. Stirling fought hard to break through Woodside’s defence and were soon awarded the first goal of the game in the 17th minute. But it didn’t take long for Woodside to catch Stirling off-guard and conceded their first goal of the game only a minute later, after MJ set up a perfect ball through from a corner kick into the box where Lauren Jackman was ready to follow it in with a finish in the 21st minute. Moments later Stirling upped their game and turned things around, scoring their second goal from the top corner of the box in the 23rd minute. The game continued with both teams fighting for possession in the centre of the pitch, creeping over each other’s half from time to time. After a quick substitution at the point of a corner kick, seems a risking time to switch for some, but not for Woodside. Where after being on the pitch for no longer than 30 seconds Abigale Murphy scored the second goal for Woodside in the 37th minute after yet another brilliant corner kick from MJ.

Half Time saw both teams rearing to go, at two all. The game was close, though the heat of the game on and off the pitch was proving to be a bit of a task for the girls as the pace of the game started to slow and the fatigue started to set in. it wasn’t until 14minutes into the second half where Stirling broke through Woodside’s defence and scored their next few goals of the game. Though Woodside’s newest goal-keeper Karina Van Pelt proved to Stirling that she wasn’t going to make it easy for them and was able to not only apply the pressure but also made a cracker of saves throughout the game.

Superb work to all girls today, it wasn’t easy in the heat of the Winter sun. Huge thank you to the referee, linemen and all the supporters who came out to support our girls from the sidelines.