Match report

Match report

Hahndorf Black versed Stirling Districts White in the first match after the winter break. Both sides had the bare 7 players, and both coaches did a great job rotating positions so players could take a turn resting in defence.

The match started evenly, with both teams creating opportunities. Stirling were the first to score after an unlucky turnover, however it didn’t take long for Hahndorf to even the score thanks to a powerful left-footed strike by Ryley Neumann from the mid-field into the back of the net.  Almost immediately, Zack Schwarz scored Hahndorf’s second goal with some fancy footwork in front of goal.

Oliver Saracini-Palombo, Jacob Gardner and Toby Files (goal keeper) worked well in defence, preventing Stirling from scoring again in the first half. Hayden Lien linked well with Neumann in the mid-field, running from end-to-end on several occasions, and Patrick Hinze was unlucky in attack, making some great moves into space and delivering passes to team mates.

More rotations at half time saw Hinze taking on the goal keeper role for the first time this season, which proved to be very successful, preventing any further goals by Stirling.

After a slow-ish start to the second half, Hahndorf found their groove and put together some great passing plays.  This great work soon paid off, with Neumann scoring his second goal in a similar left-footed manner.  Lien scored the final Hahndorf goal after single-handedly disposessing the Stirling defenders and finding the back of the net.

Another great team game by Hahndorf Black, with weekly improvements of passing, talking and moving down the sideline.  The Otto’s bakery voucher for this week was awarded to Ryley Neumann for his great midfield play and two fabulous goals.