Match report

Match report

On Saturday the U17G division were lucky to be one of the first AHJFA teams to play at the new Summit Sports and Recreation Park in Mt Barker. Both Torrens Valley and Stirling Districts arrived at the venue early with great eagerness to see the new facilities. It was an unusually warm afternoon and the heat was not ideal for playing on the synthetic surface but that did not dampen the spirits of both teams.

The teams showed an immense amount of talent at kick off and it was set to be a very evenly matched game. Early in the game a free kick was given to Stirling Districts just outside the penalty box. The kick did not get past the defensive wall built by Torrens Valley.

The first goal from the game came from Torrens Valley who hit a strong low strike into the corner of the box. Another free kick was given for a handball which resulted in a strong kick from Stirling Districts going wide and hitting the side net. Stirling Districts kept the attack up but the Torrens Valley goalkeeper kept any attempt from hitting the net.

A corner kick for Stirling Districts about 15 minutes in was headed away by Torrens Valley defence. Another great save from the Torrens Valley goalkeeper was needed after a quick turn and strike at goal from Stirling Districts.

Stirling Districts hit the target from a free kick that was granted to them leveling the score.

An injury to a Torrens Valley player stopped play for a short time. Once play resumed the strong midfield play ensued with both teams showing great skill. When the ball managed to get out of the midfield both teams had runs on goals but neither managing to get past the defence. Stirling Districts made a final strong run and attempt at goal hitting the side net once again before the half time whistle went.

Both teams headed to the change rooms for a bit of respite from the heat and sun on the pitch. The teams emerged through the tunnel and back onto the pitch after a short time.

Torrens Valley were granted a free kick outside the penalty box, the quick hand from the Stirling Districts goalkeeper resulted in a corner kick for Torrens Valley. It was looking like a fast paced game on the synthetic grass the girls were working hard to keep up with the ball. Torrens Valley managed to get another goal but two more from Stirling Districts settled the game.