SEWFA ROUND 14

City 4 United 1

 City had a dream start when U14 Jess Veerhoven opened the scoring in the first few minutes of the game. City kept pressing but were kept out by an organized United defense.

United then began attacking and were rewarded with a free kick outside the eighteen yard area. From the free kick Sarah Mariano reacted quickest and headed the ball home to equal the score.

With subtle changes during the half time break, City took the initiative as well as the lead after some fine play from Jamie VanDyjk. United kept pressing as Seiler and Durbidge took control of the mid field. City’s passing game started to open up the United defense and they added another two goals in the second half to secure a 4-1 victory.

Not enough to gain second spot and the double chance, but enough to give it some momentum when the same two sides meet in the Elimination Final.

All players contributed.

County drew with Palace

A well fought out game. County came out very determined, there was still a chance if they were to win to get into the top 4 for finals. A very even contest between the players. Argueably the two best players in the league Angie Paspaliaris(County) and Tess Andrews (Palace) battled t out all day giving there players opportunities to score, but to no avail. A great game to watch defenders from both sides worked hard to prevent any score.

Best Players: A.Paspaliaris(County), T.Andrews(Palace) M.McMillan(County)

Millicent 2 d Villa

Perfect weather for the last home and away game for season 2011 Millicent and Villa both started the game well. Although Millicent were the first to settle. During the first half Millicent had several opportunities to score with forwards Toni Bellingham and Nikki Lambert playing well with several attempts at scoring. Whilst in Millicents defence Michelle Lines and Wanita Robinson played very well to prevent Villa from finding the back of the net. Half Time nil all. Millicent came out strongly in the second half to score the first goal for the game from Nikki Lamberts boot. Villa followed this with an increased intensity in their work rate puttingMillicents goal keeper, Hannah Kent under pressure. With the Millicent coach making some moves in his side to put the game back on an even keel. Shortly after MillicentsNikki Lambert then found the back of the net to put in her second goal for the day. Finishing the game with Millicent 2 Villa 0 and providing the spectators with a good display ofwomens soccer. Best for Millicent-Nikki Lambert, Michelle Lines, Toni Bellingham Villa- A Beck A Pilven M Wilmont

Wanderers 5 d Portland 1

Nil report

Juniors under 14’s

Palace 4 d County

Beautiful football conditions met players and spectators alike when County
met Palace at Blue Lake Sports Park on Saturday afternoon. Both teams came
onto the pitch showing good team spirit and great enthusiasm, knowing that
the final positions on the Junior table were filled and the game result
would have no bearing on the final four.

The County coach experimented with player positioning this match, and the
team responded to the chance to play different roles by pushing forward
eagerly. County's usual sweeper, AnneZwijnenburg, was inspiring in attack
with help from Bree Thomson, and also GeorgiePeate and Shae Thomson in the
midfield. Palace responded with clearing passes from Ellenor McClintock and
Imogen Pratt. Palace's Imogen Pratt and KKourmouzis scored three goals
between them in the first half, despite the defensive efforts of County's
April Hockey and Julia Alvey.

After half time, both teams returned to the pitch with renewed enthusiasm
and were really enjoying their football. Palace scored another goal early in
the second half. County goalkeeper, Ashley Tye, had a standout match with
many pushes forward by Palace being stopped by her superb skills and effort.
In the dying minutes, with the result to Palace assured, the County coach
rewarded Ashley's hard work, with a much desired run on the pitch, with
Katie McMillan pulling on the gloves as her keeper backup. Good defensive
play by County saw no further additions to thescoreline by an attacking
Palace by the final whistle.

The County Juniors were estastic to have qualified for their first finals
campaign in the South East Women's Football Association (SEWFA) league.

The players, linespersons, coaches and supporters of both County and Palace
are to be commended for showing great sportsmanship, team spirit and
fairness in the way that they conducted themselves on and off the field.

​Best Players : A Tye(County), A.Zwijnenburg(County), I Pratt(Palace)

​Goal Scorers: I Pratt, K Kourmouzis

Villa 2 d Millicent

Nil report

Wanderers 5 d Portland

Nil Report

SEWFA finals commence this weekend at 12oclock the U14’s .

Qualifying Final​​Villa take on Palace

Elimination Final​Wanderers take on County

At 1.30 Seniors kick off Qualifying Final to be between Wanderers and Palace. Wanderers haven’t lost a game all season and don’t look like doing so in the future. Palace however will be determined to get back into form not having won the last two games. Emma Ripper and Leonie McCallum from Wanderers will lead their young side to victory

Then at 3pm elimination final between City and United. Last time they meet it was a very one sided affair with City winning .Jen Smith from City would be one of the highest goal scorers for the league and her coach Stuart Birch will be wanting to see her with more. City will certainly go in as favourites.

All the games are played out at Blue Lake Sports Park this Saturday.