Match report

Match report

Today saw the hahdorf derby between it's two under 12 teams played in perfect winter conditions at pine avenue. Both teams played hard and ran all day. Hahndorf Black played with energy and had a strong game, and came out on top this time.

All players from the Hahndorf Black team contributed well, with each player having close to their best game of the season. Esther and Ivy tackled strongly, and competed fearlessly for the ball in defense, as did Ryan and Angus, with Angus playing his best game of the season, and Gracie also had a great game with lots of clearances. Courageous help from Chris during the first half was a pleasure to watch. Ryan was a good team player today, moving up and back from defence to attack, when asked, and scoring a goal.

Tom had a strong game together with Jacob in goals, each player saving some very difficult shots, and Tom also had a run in centre mid, which he did with energy, and contributed with a goal.

Callum kicked his first goal of the season, and will no doubt enjoy many more in the games ahead.

Best players today, with coach's summaries:

3 Manny - Worked hard in midfield to defend and then create plays moving forward with clever through balls and line work crossing in to the centre. At least four goal set up and one goal himself. Looked up a lot to find players.

2 Orland - Scored five goals and earned himself a new soccer ball (a reward from his mum)! Played a good mix of self reliance and team work in front of goals.

1 Grace - A brick wall on defence! Took her time with the ball and always found players even when under pressure. Also had debut in forward and made great runs and space going up.