Vasse Falcons played a committed strategic game for such a young side today. Coach Rick Wackerbath kept them focussed and guided throughout the match, urging them to achieve and driving them to use the ball effectively. The weather was wet and wild and so was the spirit and determination shown by this young team.
Thomas Piggott received Best Player for his quick thinking nimble goal along with Sam Parkhurst for his amazing footwork and constant passion for the game. Jacob Pool excels in the goalie position with his amazing effort in being able to stop a well delivered goal by Dunsborough Glory. Jacob was able to prevent the ball hitting the back of the net, just managing to flick the ball over the cross bar with his fingertips from a great fully outstretched leap skyward. A sensational save.
Dunsborough Glory gave us an awesome run for our money playing a great game, and we can’t wait for the next time we meet. The game was played in great sportsmanship from both sides.
YL Girls: Margaret River Jedis (0) v Margaret River Breakers (1)
The derby started off strong for the Jedis with several swift attacks into the forward line from Asha Dilkes-Hoffman, Audrey Tweddell, Paris Bedford and Evie Koster.
However the Breakers defence stood strong and although most of the play in the first half was in the Jedis forward half they were not able to capitalise on any attempts at goal. In the 21st minute a corner for the Breakers resulted in a goal to Sharni Giles
On penalties 2-1
There’s nothing more exciting in football than a penalty shootout, or more heart attack inducing! That’s what we got in the first semi-final of the cup knockout game between The MR Hotshots and Busselton. Busselton have given the Hotshots a pretty good run for their money this year in the league games and this week they actually made the running.
For the fourth week in a row the Hotshots girls were not daunted by inferior numbers and were victorious in a stunning display of precision football. With 9 players on the field the Hotshots knew that they had to dominate possession and use the ball smartly to overcome the disadvantage. They did that and more as they controlled the ball right from the last line through the midfield and into attack.
MR Hotshots 5 d Busselton 0
After an extended warm up and tactical discussion lasting all of 30 seconds I was confident that the team would hit the ground running (Not!) But even though these girls looked like they had just come from a slumber party they instantly clicked into gear when they stepped onto the field.
MR Hotshots 9 d MR Steelers 0
After last week's tough encounter the Hotshots were determined not to take anything for granted and were asked to work hard on some tactical shortcomings that were apparent against Dunsborough. Lisa Baddock playing in front of the 3 defenders made all the difference for us as she translated whiteboard theory into on ground results to rebound the ball with great skill.