Match report

Season Date Round Venue
2023 U8 27th May 10:00am League Round 5 HSC Main Pitch 1
Match report

With kick-off at a much more civilised time this week, the game started with the teams battling in the mid-field. Strathalbyn managed to push the ball forward, but it was then stolen by Brooklyn Karamanov who dribbled it down and finished with a great kick, scoring the first goal of the game. A strong throw in by Eric Jager led to a great shot on goal by Carter Karamanov, stopped by an excellent save from the Strathalbyn keeper.

 

Strathalbyn went on the offensive, leading to a good save by Hahndorf’s keeper Will Neelawala. This was followed up by another close attempt on goal by Hahndorf, unfortunately from just inside the box. Strathalbyn pushed forward again but Hahndorf defence folded in with Kealan Atkinson stopping their progress. A big defensive kick by Jager ended up with Zeek Neelawala who brought it down to Hahndorf’s end. Great passing by Z. Neelawala across to C. Karamanov and onto captain Charlie Kilpatrick finished with a shot on goal saved by the skilful keeper. 

 

Strathalbyn pushed forward again, this time finishing off with a great kick into the back of the net. Erupting cheers broke out on the pitch and along the sidelines in celebration. At the next Strathalbyn throw in, a header by Jager was followed up with some great defence. Z. Neelawala made a steal and brought the ball down for a great shot on goal, again saved by the Strathalbyn keeper.

 

Starting the second half, an early shot by Strathalbyn was saved by Z. Neelawala who had moved into goals. Some tough battles in the mid-field were followed up with great passing by Atkinson. Strathalbyn drove the ball forward and despite some awesome defence by Kilpatrick, Strathalbyn pushed on and kicked it past the keeper, unfortunately from just inside the box. They continued to attack, with another strong kick at goal expertly saved by Z. Neelawala. Another powerful kick at goal soon after went just down the side.

 

Fighting back, C. Karamanov showed great control bringing the ball down for a shot at goal. W. Neelawala, Jager and Atkinson were putting the defensive pressure on, with Z. Neelawala making another excellent save. W. Neelawala took a great run down the pitch with a tackle pushing the ball out of play. The throw in taken by W. Neelawala made its way to B. Karamanov who didn’t waste any time, kicking a goal in the last couple of minutes of the game.