Match report

Match report

The season is coming to a close, with only one game to go for the Strikers teams. Red and White faced off in unexpected heat for the second to last game of the season. Despite the warm conditions and pressure of late game matches, it was a fairly light-hearted.

Both teams were playing well and Strath Red was proving to be tough opposition for Strath White. The reds got the first shot at goal, but Matilda Mundy, Strath White’s fantastic goalkeeper, blocked it. The Whites attacked with determination after that, trying to get the early advantage. Brooklyn Rigney earned a corner kick, and Leah Davis snuck it past the Reds goalkeeper, Isla. Soon after, Brooklyn tried to score a goal herself, but sent it over the crossbar.

Although the Whites had got a head start, the Reds made up for it only ten minutes later, sprinting through the defence line and scoring. They quickly tried to earn another, but Matilda saved it. The back and forth game continued, as Brooklyn sprinted down the middle with perfect control. She executed a powerful kick into the goals, taking the score to 2-1. Brooklyn dived straight back into the action, working well with Savannah. After an accurate pass, Savannah accidently took the ball offside, giving the Reds a free kick. However, it didn’t result in any goals.

Savannah shone on the wing, helping her team immensely. She and some others tried to score, but nothing was achieved. Another star player on the wing was Bonnie, who after taking a quick nap before the game was all fired up and playing at her best. Layla Frahn was also shining on the field, working tirelessly to get the ball past the goalkeeper. Some players were subbed, bringing fresh legs onto the pitch. Savannah was moved to striker, where she showed skill and determination. Leah worked well with her, passing cleanly and accurately. Gemma was also having a great game on the wing, running up and down the line, proving to be an asset to the team. It was now Brooklyn’s time to shine (again), using her clever footwork to manoeuvre around the goalkeeper and scoring her second goal of the game. Even though the whites were ahead, the Reds were playing spectacularly as well. Their goalkeeper, Isla, was put to the test when Layla launched a powerful kick directly into a goal corner. Using her incredible speed and reflexes, she managed to block it!

In quick response, Strath Red get an opportunity in front of goal. They score, but to their disappointment the ref calls offside. In an exhilarating show of determination, Layla charges down the pitch with the goals in her sights. Isla isn’t deterred by her terrifying speed, and rushes out to save the goal.

Bonnie Clothier continued to put on an amazing show. She was strong in defence, and working closely with her twin sister Maddie.

The second half started as an even match between the teams, with the ball passed back and forth like a tennis game. It also saw the epic return of team captain Estelle, scoring her first goal since fracturing her foot in an earlier game. She was playing excellently in midfield, working well with the rest of the team. Bonnie passed to Layla, setting her up for a goal, and she slipped the ball in with perfect execution. Layla quickly tried to score two in a row, but her shot was blocked. The reds decided to take control of the game, and attacked fiercely. Matilda, the whites goalie, was bombarded with goal shots, but her goalkeeping skills made sure that not one got through. White’s Hannah also played well, keeping the pressure on the opposition, and Katie maintained great control with the ball.

Estelle was accidentally tripped by a reds player, earning them a free kick. Leah used this opportunity to try and score, but it was saved cleanly by Isla. Savannah was once again caught offside, but Brooklyn managed to take possession of the ball and shoot a goal! She attempted to score a few times after that, but was not successful. As the reds started attacking again, Hannah from the whites defended furiously, always keeping the ball away from her goals. The game had become a back and forth tug of war, both sides determined. Gemma took a shot at goal that was blocked, and soon after Hannah was stopping balls in defence. No team scored for minutes, until Layla scored a terrific goal. Spurred on by this, the whites played harder, with Brooklyn, Maddie and Bonnie working as a great team. After a enthusiastic bump from Brooklyn, she is presented with a yellow card by referee Lewis. Perhaps a little jest between the two.

After a few final shots. at goal from the whites, the whistle is blown and the game is over, 8-1. Strath white has proven they are a tough team to beat- they can only hope for a similar result next week, the final game.