SEWFA ROUND 10 RESULTS

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Villa 3 d Portland 0

The last time these two teams meet it ended in a two all draw. Villa went out determined to get that elusive win they have been trying hard to achieve and proved successful.

Villa’s continued pressure throughout the game was the telling feature of the match. Villa never gave up and ran the Portland players and the ball down.

Villa scored 2 goals in the first half, and one in the second half to seal the victory.

Villa’s goals came from the Beck sisters, Julie & Aimee, with Julie getting 2 and Aimee 1 with several more attempts.

Villa’s midfield primarily made up of juniors, Janaye Donaldson, Mel Wilmot and Jasinda Wood, had the ball moving constantly across the pitch.

Portland played some excellent balls down the left wing that either ended in corners or attacks on goal. Mikayla Atwell and Bo Gerritson were the main instigators of these attacks.

An injury towards the end of the match forced Ashlae Pilven to the bench, after her outstanding performance played a pivotal role in the result.  Youngsters Kelsey Reade, Natalia Sagirov, Kate Rhook and Sam Freeman also played outstanding games.

Best players: A Pilven (Villa), A Beck (Villa), J Wood (Villa)

Goal scorers:  Villa: J Beck 2, A Beck 1

Palace 4 d United 0

Perhaps due to the fact that neither side was at full strength on this occasion, the Palace and United fixture at Blue Lake Sports Park last Saturday may have promised more than it ultimately was able to offer. Despite the best of preparations and self belief, United were rocked in the opening minute of play by a clinical strike on goal from Palace midfielder Gabby Tentye. In her last game for the club courtesy of a move to Darwin for work, Tentye was on the scoreboard again, within minutes, to see the reigning Premiers 2 goals to the good against a stunned and temporarily silenced United. As the game developed, the confidence of Palace was slowly being challenged by United however no further goals saw the sides enter the break with the current margin. United started the second term more disciplined and with purpose but Palace were not about to surrender their lead. Promising youngster, Imogen Pratt, netted for Palace midway through the second term following some classic Palace possession and penetration. Kelly McLeod finished off a polished performance in the closing minutes of the game to see Palace run out victors by 4 goals to nil. United will be wondering how and why it all went so wrong and will be anxious to secure their spot in the top four with only a handful of games remaining in the home and away fixtures.

Best players:  G Tentye (Palace), E McClintock (Palace), S Mariano (United)

Goal scorers:  Palace: G Tentye 2, I Pratt 1, K McLeod 1

City 4 d Millicent 1

Home side Millicent took to the field without 5 of their regular players against City who were also missing several players.  City settled first, and with the midfield moving the ball well, it wasn't long before City scored.

Millicent made several positional changes to strengthen its midfield and the game became very even with end to end play, however the strength of Jen Smith showed and scored late in the half.

Millicent again made changes and the midfield of Kaylah Sawtell and Bec Hann got on top with some good balls through to their forwards. Jamey Grgetic was awarded a penalty and subsequently scored for Millicent.  Not to be deterred City kept working hard and the strength and experience showed through scoring 2 goals for the second half to finish on top.

Best players – Millicent: K Sawtell, B Hann, T Bellingham.  City: M Copping, L Ramsey, J Smith

Goal scorers: City: J Smith 3, K Hendriksen 1   Millicent: J Grgetic

Wanderers 5 d County 0

Freezing weather conditions on Saturday afternoon met players and spectators alike for the fixture between County and Wanderers. County came into the match as underdogs against the undefeated Wanderers, but were full of enthusiasm.  County Junior players, Shae Thomson, and Ashley Tye as backup goalkeeper, both made their debut in the Senior side for County.  Despite their efforts, County failed to capitalize on their early pushes towards goal by Jamie Ryan and Nicolette Cella, and Wanderers responded by scoring three goals in the first half.  After half time, County pushed to score a goal, but an unfortunate County own goal from a corner kick from Leonie McCallum gave Wanderers their fourth for the match.  County's Tania Widdison worked hard in defence, but was unable to prevent another Wanderer goal from being added to the scoresheet by the final whistle.

Best players: J Ryan (County), T Widdison (County), L McCallum (Wanderers)

Goal scorers: Wanderers: K Walker 2, J D’Onghia 1, P Ackland 1, Own goal 1

UNDER 14s

Villa 8 d Portland 0

Villa started the game with a higher intensity and was rewarded with breaks down both wings and shots from top of the eighteen yard box, making it increasingly difficult for Portland’s goalie, who did a fantastic job on some very powerful shots.

Portland’s back line was held together by Angela Bennett. However, with Villa players moving the ball across the park and attacking in waves, she was unable to cover every avenue and goals resulted.

Villa scored 4 goals in both halves and goal keeper Sam Freeman enjoyed a run on the park with Tamara Neill pulling on the gloves for Villa in the second half.

Villa’s midfield linked well with the backs especially Izzy Slattery, who put some very telling balls through on the left-hand side.

Portland have shown they are definitely the season improvers with their strong midfielders looking to be a force to be reckoned with next year.

Best players: K Eldridge (Portland), N Koczak (Villa), J Donaldson (Villa)

Goal scorers: Villa: N Koczak 4, J Donaldson 2, M Wilmot 1, C Ellis 1

Wanderers 5 d County 0

Saturday afternoon saw a clash between finals contenders, County and Wanderers.  County came onto the pitch full of energy and were motivated to do well.  Despite County's defensive efforts, Wanderers scored two goals early in the first half.  County's Georgina Peate was given free rein in the midfield and showed excellent positional awareness. She, along with Bree Thomson and Lauren Smith, pushed the ball forward for County, however the Wanderers’ defence was solid and their forwards slotted another goal before the half time break.  After half time, County again came out with an attacking game plan, but good defensive work by Wanderers prevented any score by County.  Wanderers continued to attack themselves and scored a further two goals, despite the defensive efforts of County's April Hockey and Ashley Tye as goalkeeper.

Best players: G Peate (County), A Tye (County), J White (Wanderers)

Goal scorers: Wanderers: J White 3, M Sims 1, K Lehmann 1

Millicent 1 d City 0

Goal scorer: Millicent: C Lane