SEWFA Results Round 7

Saturday, 20 June 2009 19:21

Results of Round 7 games for the South East Womens Football Association held on Saturday 20 June 2009.
SEWFA Seniors
Wanderers 2 - 0 Portland
County 0 - 1 Villa
United 0 - 4 Palace
Millicent 0 - 0 City*
Wanderers 2 d Portland 0

Wanderers met Portland at Apollo’s ground of Webb Street last weekend, determined not to let the loss of key players from injury upset their momentum. The depth of their squad was evident with juniors capably stepping into the side. Portland have been a revelation this year, under the guidance of Luke Gerritsen and have a strong defence complemented by a young, fast forward line. With neither side able to capitalise on many opportunities in the first half, it looked to be an exciting finish. Wanderers were able to seal the match with two well crafted goals in the second half, which sees them tighten their hold on 3rd spot on the ladder.

Goals: Wanderers (K Seiler, N Kember)

Palace 4 d United 0

Despite the absence of several quality players last weekend, Palace took to the park full of confidence against a full strength United. Palace juniors helped fill the void with great effect. In an evenly balanced first half, Palace edged in front courtesy of an own goal. United defence were able to absorb the continual pressure and distribute the ball well into attack for themselves but did not trouble the Palace keeper. Whatever Palace coach Inglis said to his team at half time obviously had an impact as they emerged from the changing rooms full of aggression for the ball and primed to attack. Scoring three quick goals soon after the break deflated United, who regrouped and formed attacks of their own but were contained by Palace defence.

Goals: Palace (K Pedlar, T Andrews, J McCormick, TOG)

Villa 1 d County 0

County would have been feeling confident last Saturday when taking to the pitch on their “home” pitch of Casadio Park against Villa. Villa showed self-assurance too, with their Under 14 team comprehensively winning against County’s juniors earlier in the day, with several of these players also taking to the pitch in the senior side. Despite many forays forward, it was to be one of those games when County could just not score. With several opportunities saved and others deflecting off the goals, frustration began to set in with County forwards. Against the run of play, a singular attack on the County goals saw Villa edge in front and that’s the way the score remained under the final whistle, much to the delight of the Villa faithful.

Goals: Villa (J Wood)

City 0 drew with Millicent 0

When these sides met last year, both games resulted in double figure wins for City. Despite recent form, Millicent took to their home park determined to prevent a repeat performance. Once settled, it did not take City long to open the scoring with skilful, strong ball play taking a 4 goal lead to the break. Millicent refused to capitulate and increased their intensity during the game. With underlying friction throughout much of the match, tensions were brought to the fore in the dying minutes of the match when several players were involved in a brief altercation. To halt the exchange, the referee called an early end to the game with no result recorded.