Match report

Match report

U17G

SDFC 4 v Mount Barker 1

Goal Scorers:
SDFC - F Huang, R Tully, L Preece, J Weits.
MBUSC I Brown.

A wintery afternoon at Woodside with everything from sunshine to rain, Stirling made a strong start with only 10 players on the pitch. Relative newcomer Feiya Huang scored her first ever goal at the 7 minute mark with a style that denied her inexperience on the pitch. A mere 10 minutes later and Stirling conceded their only goal of the match. Moments later Stirling’s eleventh player took to the pitch. Zora Huang made some skillful saves in goals. Striker Zoe York took a corner at the 25 minute mark which was promptly converted to an assist as Ruby Tully scored Stirling’s second goal of the match. Striker Aubrey Adams' sound positioning provided her teammates with excellent passing options. Jess Verryt and Ev Wilson were strong in defence, putting in some heroic efforts to shut down the opposition.

Z York made the switch to goals and was put through her paces, making some great saves. Hannah Noonan and Polly Harrison worked hard through the midfield with impressive grit and humour. Layla Preece’s determined efforts paid off when she scored a goal. Izzy Bailes continued to show her willingness and versatility moving from defence up the pitch as needed. Nora Bijlsma was solid in defence throughout the match, taking the majority of throw-ins. Stirling’s newcomer Jasmijn Weits scored her first goal in the final 15 minutes after several earlier attempts had been thwarted. In an unusual move, there was a goalie substitution and J Verryt took on the challenge with typical tenacity. Great passing on the pitch with increasing accuracy and strength. Another great day on the pitch for Stirling’s U17G!