Match report

Season Date Round Venue
2020 U12 12th September 10:30am League Round 12 HSC Main Pitch 1
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Match report

The match got off to a cracking start with first goal to Ryley Neumann in the opening moments of the game. Jacob Neumann followed with a second score minutes later. Stirling was quickly playing in defence in response to Hahndorf's attack. The ball remained in fast play down around Hahndorf's goal, with some good saves from Stirling's goalie. The match made its way down the pitch before some great defensive work by Angus Mifsud set the scene for J. Neumann to score again. Pepe Zahra was in a strong battle for control of the ball, before clearing it and kicking it down the field. The Hahndorf team played well together, Jet Zahra was strong in midfield with Henri Bjordal playing well in attack. The strong defence from Mifsud, Joash Ng and Luca Cannavo saw the ball return again to the Hahndorf goal end. Bjordal had a smooth run to goal, scoring beautifully after the opposition goal was left wide open. Shortly another Hahndorf gaol was scored after a pass by Blane Balcom to P. Zahra. Towards the end of the first half, Stirling regained some nice control, seeing the ball back in their goal area.

The second half started with some nice headers and numerous corner kicks from Hahndorf. R. Neumann scored his second goal with an efficient manouevre. P. Zahra showed his kicking prowess in defence, sending the ball well down the field. Many Hahndorf players saw good touches to move the ball - J. Zahra, J, Neumann and Ng careering play towards the goal, with good defence from Stirling stopping the score. J. Zahra remained good in clearing the ball, with passes to Sam Jansink and Cooper Liddle seeing the ball continue in fast play. A kick from the Stirling goalie was stopped by a header from Balcom, which was then taken up by Ng and converted by J. Neumann into a goal. Stirling got the ball close to a score, but this was prevented through a good save by Hahndorf goalie Zack Schwarz. Hahndorf's defence and midfield played well together, with great passes from Mifsud, Liam Sickerdick and Cannavo to move the ball back into play for the team. Cannavo showed some good moves stopping the ball and changing direction back into Hahndorf's control. The last minutes saw a lot of action around the goal square. A good kick from Sickerdick was converted into a goal with a mighty header from Toby Perkins. In the final moments of the match, the last score was for Hahndorf by Balcom. 

The match was well played and we would like to thank Stirling Districts Blue and the referee for a good game.

Henri Bjordal from Hahndorf in a tussle for control of the ball against Stirling Districts U12 Blue
Photographer: Bill Balcom

Henri Bjordal in a chase for the ball
Photographer: Bill Balcom

Angus Mifsud and Henri Bjordal in action
Photographer: Bill Balcom

Luca Cannavo and Pepe Zahra in battle for the ball
Photographer: Bill Balcom

Good save from Hahndorf Goalie Zack Schwarz
Photographer: Bill Balcom

A Hahndorf battle for the ball featuring Jacob Neumann, Toby Perkins, Blane Balcom and Sam Jansink
Photographer: Bill Balcom