Sewfa results 1st Final‏

SEWFA Finals

Elimination Final

City 2 d United 1

Having played each other in Round 14, both sides new what to expect and both teams delivered a classic elimination Final.

Chances were hard to come by early as City attempted to open ups the United defence. Meg Walters was combining well with Emily Birch down the right as City made many forays into theUnited box. Kylie Durbidge was linking well in the United mid-field with Keisha Seiler which created a number of shots of goal but were safely handled by City keeper Lowe.

The dead lock was broken late in the half and it was no surprise that it came from out wide. Birch picked up the ball on the half way line and pushed forward. Once balanced her cross cut a path through the United defence opening up the goals. Jen Smith was the last one in the waiting line and methodically placed the ball past the keeper and into the net. HALFTIME 1-0, City

As second half progressed, so did the United attacks. Being behind in an elimination final makes you through caution to the wind as there is no tomorrow for second place. Julia Reader, who had been stopping City attacks all game, was then thrust forward to create a few of her own, and the move worked. The United side lifted and camped themselves in the City goal mouth as a number of goal mouth scrambles could have seen the score line level. The City defence dug deep as Erin Ireland and Kahlie Trapolino held on. Then the inevitable happened. A long ball forward was flicked on by Smith and fell into the path of Emma MacKay. United tried to chase her down but MacKay was able to balance and place the ball under the United keeper to double the advantage. This spurred on the United outfit and with ten minutes to go, United got one back. Another goal mouth scramble saw the ball fall the Reader who found the corner of the goal.

The last five minutes saw no further changes to the score as United pushed for an equaliser. When the final whistle blew, City had done enough to hold on and earn another week of knock out football. United’s season is over but after today they have showed themselves they we be a side to watch next season.

Qualifying Final

Wanderers 2 d Palace

No Report

Juniors

Villa 2 d Palace

No Report

Wanderers 4 d County

Wintery football conditions met players and the large crowd of spectators alike, when Wanderers met County in the Under 14's Elimination Final at Blue Lake Sports Park on Saturday afternoon. Enthusiasm and team spirit were evident in both teams, with experienced finals participants Wanderers disguising any pre-match nerves well. Underdogs County came onto the pitch hoping for a win and were determined to work hard and do their best to get that result.

County forwards Karissa Coulson and Bree Thomson worked hard from the first whistle to score the first goal of the match, but it was not to be, as Wanderers J White took that honour. County's Emma Schultz, Shae Thomson and Lauren Smith in the midfield pushedforward when possible, but quick running and attacking pressure from Wanderers made that difficult. Wanderers Monique Sims secured their second goal towards the end of the first half, despite the best efforts of the County defence. The smallest player on the pitch BecMorgan, stood firm against the taller Wanderers players and chased down any loose balls well.

After half time, both teams returned to the pitch with renewed determination and drive.Wanderers goalkeeper Hayley Edwards, did a superb job in stopping any balls that County managed to get through the tight Wanderers defence of K Payne, Alice Nunan and W Green. Free running and great ball skills and team passing, saw Wanderers' J White score herself a second goal mid way through the second half, despite the defensive efforts ofGeorgie Peate, Stef D'Agostino, Alice Roughana and Julia Alvey. County goalkeeper, Ashley Tye, stopped many of the shots on goal by the Wanderers forwards, but the continued attacking pressure of Wanderers kept the ball in their half. In the final minutes, with the Elimination final result to Wanderers assured, the County coach put Tye on the field, with Katie McMillan then pulling on the gloves. A brilliant shot on goal by Wanderers K Antunov went past the County defence to register another Wanderers goal for the match.

It was a wonderful football match to watch and all players should be proud of their accomplishments.

The County Juniors were disappointed to have lost in their first final's appearance but are already looking forward to an exciting Season 2012 in the South East Women's Football Association (SEWFA) league.

This weeks game:

Preliminary Final. Palace V Wanderers 1.30pm Under 14’s

Preliminary Final, Palace v City, 3.00pm Seniors

All at Blue Lake Sports Park.

WBSA Premiership Round 14 Millicent v Sharks‏

In the final round of the Dycer Constructions Premership, Sharks travel to Millicent to face Millicent United.

Last time these teams met, Sharks run out comfortable winners 7-1.

Sharks were eager to find some form with a week away from the critical Elimination Final against Centrals

Sharks were missing some of their key players this week ensuring that the strongest team possible will be available for the important match the following week.

Also missing was the Sharks Coach Bruttomesso, who was admitted to hospital on Friday suffering from severe back pain.

WBSA Legend , President and assistant coach Vic Gentile stepped into to take control of the senior teams in Bruttomesso’s absence.

Outs: T.Kennett, M.Gordon, M.Weistra, N.Fuller

Line Up:

GK: Jesse Widdison(U17)

Defenders: Bradley Lamont (U17), Craig Wright, Corey Pilven, Daniel Leary(U17)

Midfield: Jason Brooks©, Heath Widdison, Chris Tralongo, Mafwata Bope

Forwards: Julien Tralongo, Salva Kasole

Substitutes: Dylan Kennett(U17), Luke Harris(U17)

The weather conditions were cold and windy and a very strong breeze made the playing conditions very difficult.

Game Summary as follows:

(20min) Good midfield play resulted in a well finished goal by the captain of the day Jason Brooks. It started when Kasole received the ball, passed out wide to Bope who cleverly switched play to find Brooks unmarked who carried the ball into the box and smashed the ball past the keeper. Score 1-0.

Coach Gentile made the first substitute of the game bringing off key striker Julien Tralongo for a rest and replacing him with up and coming youngster Luke Harris who bagged 2 goals in the u17 game earlier on in the day.

Tralongo was needed for the bigger mission that lay ahead the following week. This gave another opportunity for youngsters to get more time in Senior games.

Sharks were dominating possession and kept the ball in their attacking half for most of the half, but it was the United defence of Dibley that kept United in the game.

Half Time

(55min) Again, good passages of play in the midfield, when Widdison placed a well timed through ball to a hard running Bope, who displayed some fancy footwork to get past the defence and slam another one home for the Sharks Score 2-0

(70min) It was Widdison again who executed a killer pass to Kasole, using his incredible skill had no trouble slotting the ball past the keeper. Score 3-0

The Final score Sharks winning 3-0

The Sharks now prepare to do battle with the Lions in the much anticipated Elimination final being played next week at the Apollo SC –Webb Street.

Goal Scorers: J.Brooks, M.Bope, S.Kasole

Best Players: C.Tralongo, H.Widdison, C.Wright

Red White Unite

Not long now! There's only a few weeks separating us and the start of the 2011/12 A-League season - but there's a lot going on for Heart supporters over the next few weeks.

Check out some of the news below:

1. HeartCast Extras: Adrian Zahra interview - August 23, 2011 12:00 pm
   No new episode of the HeartCast this week, but we’ll keep the content coming with an edition of HeartCast Extras. Extras are little bite sized morsels of interviews and club interaction to give you between episodes. Episode 2 of the HeartCast will be available online on August 30. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. (...)
   
2. 2011 RWU Futsal Competition - August 22, 2011 5:58 pm
   It’s that time of the year again! The RWU Futsal Competition is on again. This years competition will be held on September 18th. Along with a day of Futsal, we will be holding a BBQ lunch. This event will be a great opportunity to meet other heart fans, as well as testing out your skills against other fans! So if you’re interested in playing register below, however all fans are welcome to come and watch on the day, and join in with the festivities. What? (...)
   
3. HeartCast: Season 2 Episode 1 (vs Melbourne Knights) - August 16, 2011 12:00 pm
   HeartCast Season 2 has arrived with a new studio, new host and new features! Lachlan and Buddy will keep you up to date with everything that’s happening inside our club and get the inside word from players and staff on Melbourne Heart FC. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. (...)
   
4. 2011/12 Away Road Trips! - August 13, 2011 11:15 pm
   2011/12 Away Trips Hey Guys, Just to let you know we’ve been working with the guys from Yarraside to organise bus trips for three of Heart’s away fixtures this for this year. We’ll be running a bus (or buses if there is enough demand), to both Adelaide games, Sydney. All buses will leave from the CBD and go direct to the away stadium for each destination. To secure a place on the bus, you must pay a deposit early to book your place on each bus. (...)
   

Till next month,
Red & White Unite

SEWFA RESULTS 27/08/11

SEWFA RESULTS 27/08/11
UNDER 14S

Elimination final
Wanderers 4 d County 0
...Goal Scorers -
Wanderers - J White 2, M Sims, E Antunov

Qualifying final
Villa 4 d Palace 2
Goal scorers
Villa - M Hollands 2, J Wood, J Donaldson
Palace - A Hales, K Kourmouzis

SENIORS

Elimination final
City 2 d United 1
Goal scorers -
City - J Smith, E McKay
United - J Reader

Qualifying final
Wanderers 2 d Palace 0
Goal scorers
Wanderers - K Walker 2

 

WBSA ROUND 14 RESULTS

U12 Apollo 5-1 Blue Lake

U14 Apollo 2-3 Blue Lake

B Grade Apollo 3-1 Blue Lake

A Grade Apollo 3-0 Blue Lake

U12 Portland 5-4 Centrals

U14 Portland 1-10* Centrals

U17 Portland 0-3 Centrals

B Grade Portland 0-6 Centrals

A Grade Portland 0-6 Centrals

U12 Naracoorte 1-1 Inter

U17 Naracoorte 0-10* Inter

B Grade Naracoorte 0-9 Inter

A Grade Naracoorte 3-7 Inter

U12 Sharks 8-0 Millicent
U14 Sharks 5-1 Millicent
U17 Sharks 5-1 Millicent
B grade Sharks 4-0 Millicent
A grade Sharks 3-0 Millicent

ROUND 14 PREVIEW

The final round of the Dycer Constructions Premiership takes place this Sunday with pride and preparing for the finals series high on the agenda.

The top four are set and results this weekend will have no affect. The Round Ball Game of the Week will see Blue Lake take on Apollo Soccer Club at Malseed Park. Blue Lake have been inconsistent this year and with the appointment of club legend Lewis ferguson at the helm of the under 17's for 2012, senior coach Olu Deyolu will be keen to end the season on a positive to provide confidence in the club over the summer break. Deyolu, in his first season in charge, has weathered the storm after a poor start to the season and after the recent loss to Naracoorte a good performance is vital.

In contrast Derek Ferguson's Apollo side have cruised into the finals series. In recent weeks Ferguson has tinkered with his squad and I would expect he will do the same on Sunday. Apollo should record the win and will book a qualifying final date with league leaders International in a fortnight.
Inter travel to Naracoorte this week to take Naracoorte United after Naracoorte United forfeited to International last week. This week Naracoorte will end their season with a loss as Inter prepare for next Sunday's blockbuster.
In other games Portland host Gambier Centrals and Millicent host The Sharks. Both hosts will go in as underdogs and will have a tough time as Centrals and The Sharks prepare for their cut throat elimination final next weekend.
This season has been a difficult one for Millicent United and the summer break couldn't have come around quick enough. Winless since round 5 Millicent have conceded a whopping 92 goals the season averaging 7 goals against them each week. Upfront they have only scored 6 goals since late may.
Portland have shown steady improvement this year and have set clear goals for the 2012 season. They are desperate to finish near the top 4 and a positive performance at home in the last game of the season would be a great way to end the season. The future is positive for Portland.

ON THE SHOW TONIGHT

On the show tonight we caught up with some of our great mates, Andy Paschalidis and

Neil Montagne-Wallace.

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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.

CANNAVARO WATCHES PERTH GLORY ‏

Fabio Cannavaro, one of the biggest names in world football will be in the stands watching tonight, when Perth Glory take on Al-Ahli from the United Arab Emirates.

Cannavaro is as close to football royalty as it gets, a world cup winning captain and the only defender to win the ballon d'Or, as European footballer of the year in 2006.

The star Italian is in Perth as an ambassador for Al-Ahli, having been forced to retire from the final year of his contract with the club because of injury.

"It should be a good game and one I’m looking forward to watching," Cannavaro said.

Even without Cannavaro, Al-Ahli still has a trio of big name players.

Striker Grafite was the top goal scorer in the German Bundesliga in 2008/09 while Brazilian Jaja Coelho and Chile international Luis Jimenez are top shelf players.

The international friendly will be another important game for Perth Glory in the build-up to this seasons Hyundai A-League which kicks-off in October.

Former Socceroo Chris Coyne returns from an Achilles injury having impressed at training but midfielder Liam Miller has been ruled out with a quad strain.

Having already played Scottish giants Celtic and South African sides Platinum Stars and AmaZulu this pre-season, tonight's game will give Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson another chance to see his exciting new team in action after two months of tough training.

Kick-off at nib Stadium tonight is 8pm.

General admission tickets are $10 and available from Gate 3.

Perth Glory would like to thank Football West and Allia venue management for staging tonight's game.

A photo of Fabio Cannavaro with the Perth Glory jersey is available upon request.

Harry Kewell signs for Melbourne Victory

I had to include the official MVFC Media Release!

Melbourne Victory Media Release

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Harry Kewell signs for Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory fans and Australian football supporters will see Harry Kewell in the Hyundai A-League this season playing for Melbourne Victory.

Harry Kewell and Melbourne Victory today announce that an unconditional agreement has now been reached.

Harry Kewell is arguably the most famous footballer Australia has produced with a successful career to date in the English Premiership with both Leeds United and Liverpool and more recently in Europe with Galatasaray. Harry is also regarded as the talisman of the Qantas Socceroos, having captained the side, also clocking up 54 caps for his country and scoring 16 goals.

Anthony Di Pietro, Melbourne Victory’s Chairman is delighted by the news, “Melbourne Victory, as an ambitious club, wishes to bring success and the highest level of talent to the club for our supporters.

“We are delighted to announce that Harry has chosen to play for our club.

“Harry is an Australian sporting icon and will bring not only incredible talent to Melbourne Victory but will attract more fans to football and boost greater interest and participation in the sport in Australia.”

“Our discussions with Harry have been progressing for some time and we are delighted to have completed what is the most significant signing in Australian football and Hyundai A-League history.” Di Pietro added.

Harry Kewell said, “I am delighted to be joining Melbourne Victory. It is a great club whose record in the A-League speaks for itself. I am looking forward to playing in front of the Victory supporters with my new team mates.

“I am proud to be Australian and want to give something back to the game there. It has always been my ambition to play in my home country and I am very pleased to have that opportunity by playing for Melbourne Victory.”

ENDS

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Dozen hurt in soccer brawl

A WILD brawl involving players and spectators at a North Adelaide soccer match has left one man with head injuries and many others bloodied and bruised.

The worst-injured man, one of the game's goalkeepers, was hit from behind with a bottle.

Witnesses said the Seaford Rangers keeper was "smashed from behind" by an opposition Maiwand player and another Seaford player was "knocked out" when hit several times with a metal pole during a fight involving about 50 people.

The injured player regained consciousness shortly after and a doctor at the scene gave medical care to both men before paramedics and police arrived, witnesses said.

A fight broke out on the field between players just before 5pm then spilled over to include spectators in an "intense" brawl in front of other spectators, including young mothers and at least two children aged under six.

"He (a Maiwand player) was swinging the pole around and the guy went down, out cold, and the (goalie) was smashed with a bottle on the back of his neck," a witness told The Advertiser.

"When they realised he was really hurt, a lot of people just ran off. There were a lot of people with bloody faces."

More than a dozen police attended and Adelaide CIB detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and players.

This article can be found at...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/dozen-hurth-after-soccer-brawl-involving-players-and-fans-of-seaford-rangers-and-maiwand/story-e6frea83-1226119170821

WBSA STATE JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

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CONGRATULATIONS JENNA!

Well done to one of our graduates Jenna McCormick who last week, captained the South Australian U19 Schoolgirls squad, scored 4 goals, played great, was notified that she is now part of the W- League Adelaide United Training squad..... And also was selected in the Australian Schoolgirls shadow Team! What a week! We are all very proud of you!

Blue Lake under 17's are back!

Posted by Blue Lake on Sunday, August 21, 2011

Its with great excitement that we announce that Lewis Ferguson has been successful in applying for the U17's coaching position for season 2012.

Lewis of course has been coaching our under 14’s for the last couple of years and is ready for the next challenge of coaching.

The Blue Lake committee have acted very early this year to make sure that the Rangers didn't go without the key junior side for a third straight year.

From a club point of view this year has been very difficult for our senior sides. We haven't had the luxury that other clubs have had to call on their juniors if needed. This lack of youth has been noted and we are now moving forward to make sure that the club continues to perform and grow.

The committee was happy to accept the application from Lew as he is well known within the footballing (soccer) community of the WBSA and his wealth of experience and knowledge that he brings to the position will prove to be a huge asset to our under 17's. We know that Lewis will also correctly prepare them for senior football (soccer).

If there are any players male or female who would be interested in playing in the Blue Lake under 17's side please contact Lewis via email at blfc@hotmial.com.au or call Joe Dunning on 0411798221.

Congratulations once again Lew and here's to a exciting and successful 2012 season for the Blue Lake under 17's.

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WBSA ROUND 13 RESULTS

A Naracoorte 5 v Blue Lake 2
B Naracoorte 1 v Blue Lake 6
12 Naracoorte 1 v Blue Lake 1

A Inter 2 v Centrals 0
B Inter 4 v Centrals 1
17 Inter 3 v Centrals 0
14 Inter 4 v Centrals 0
12 Inter 2 v Centrals 1

A Sharks 3 v Portland 0
B Sharks 6 v Portland 1
17 Sharks 2 v Portland 3
14 Sharks 3 v Portland 1
12 Sharks 0 v Portland 8

JENNA SCORES 3

Round Ball star Jenna McCormick captained SA to a 15 nil victory over NT today and scored 3, well done Jenna!

Sewfa results Round 13‏

Palace v. City (seniors)

Fielding relatively youthful sides, both Palace and City appeared as quite different looking teams than the two who met in last years grand final.

Blending junior and experienced players has been common practice at both camps and in recent fixtures picking a winner has never been easy for the tipsters. Last Saturdays encounter was no exception. With slightly favorable conditions in the first half, City werenot able to penetrate a frugal Palace defense. Neither goalkeeper was genuinely tested andthe 0-0 score line at the interval was a testament to the respect each side had for the other. City did break the deadlock, however, midway through the second half when Erin Ireland finished off a fine move with technical excellence. That was the only time the scorekeepers were to be troubled as the game essentially became a battle in the midfield sector. The result sees City close the gap on the top two sides and with only one fixture remaining in the home and away, there is still plenty of interest in the top four placings as the season continues to unfold.

Goal Scorers: E. Ireland

Best players: Emma Mackay (City), Lauren Gilcrist (Palace), Lauren Birch (City)

County 4 d Villa 2

 

County were definitely fired up and started the game with a high intensity, putting a lot of pressure on Villa’s backs early. This constant pressure resulted in the first goal for County coming from a high looping shot that sailed over the Villa keeper’s gloves, 1-0.

Then a goal for handball in the box, quickly slotted home by the barest of margins with the keeper diving over the ball. Villa pressed on a few occasions but lacked any cohesive element to finish the moves off.

Some days you wish you had a camera, Julie Beck rushes across the park to trap a high goal kick and somehow manages to trap the ball perfectly except she is standing on the ball, time froze and she gracefully up ended on the ground with County collecting the ball.

The first half ended with another goal to County with the score at halftime being 3-0 to County.

The second half saw a more resilient Villa, with a few attacking moves almost paying off early. County kept pushing and were again rewarded with another handball in the box, this time the keeper saved it but the penalty taker followed up to slot it home.

This seemed to spark a fire under the Villa girls and they quickly scored from A Beck and M Wilmot to get the score to 4-2. Now the game was really on, Villa was finishing fast andpressing hard but County managed to hold out with the end result being County running out 4-2 winners.

Goal Scorers: County A.Paspaliaris 2, S.Bawden, F.Bueti

​​​Villa A. Beck, M.Wilmot

BestPlayers: A.Paspaliaris(County), A.Beck(Villa), A.Pilven(Villa)

UNITED 3 d PORTLAND 2

As the finals series draws closer, United needed to secure a win on Saturday. Drawing the top 3 teams in the last four rounds provided a challenge to the reds and they were determined to claim the points against Portland.

Portland started the match with a change to their regular structure by playing club stalwart Donna Kilgour in attack as opposed to her regular defensive role. However, once again theUnited defence held firm, with the goal keeper only getting two touches in the first half. Perhaps playing their best half of the season, United linked well along the pitch, with Sarah Mariano running rampant along the right. United were able to take the lead after Mariano finished a pinpoint cross from Keisha Seiler and a second soon followed when a save by Portland’s keeper was not collected cleanly and was placed into the net.

A third added after the half time break saw United lose their urgency and they were soon punished when Portland found a chink the backline and fired home a rocket into the top corner. Portland scored their second shortly after in an identical fashion by young gunMikayla Atwell. The last minutes of the match wore away with both teams throwing everything they had at the ball. The final whistle saw a relieved United claim the three points to consolidate their position on the ladder.

Goal scorers: ​United – S Mariano, T Kourmouzis, H Heemskerk

Portland – K Kilgour, M Atwell

Best: ​​S Mariano (United), H Heemskerk (United), A Daniel (Portland)

Wanderers 5 def Millicent

At Millicent Wanderers continued its winning run against a hard working Millicent. As hard as Millicent tried they had no answer to the running players like E Ripper & J Donghia and with L McCallum intercepting a lot of Millicents forward moves Wanderers went in at half time 3-0 up. Millicent this year have shown that they never give up continued to work hard through midfielders B Hann K Sawtell Wanderers still had to work hard and with the defence led by goalkeeper H Kent who made some great saves Millicent restricted Wanderers to 2 goals in the 2nd half while Millicents N Lambert had 3 good shots on goal, for no result. Final score Wanderers 5 Millicent 0.

Best players: J. Donghia(Wanderers) L McCallum( Wanderers) B Hann(Millicent)

U14s

Palace 3 d City

In near perfect weather conditions, Palace U14 girls stepped onto the park to play against friendly rivals City.

Both teams were ready for a tough match with well experienced players on both sides making it an exciting game for all to watch.

As a team Palace juniors were raring to go with their pint size striker in Portia Holdmanworking hard to push the ball forward and older sister Jordan in goals, taking any opportunity to come out and stop a goal.

City too were ready for a challenge and their well structured back line made it very hard for Palace to break through. Some

super goal keeping added to the entertainment.

When the whistle blew at full time, it was 3-0 Palace’s way, but the smile on the faces of both teams didn’t reflect on the final result. The game was well played by both sides.

Best players: A.Hales(Palace), L.Oberer(Palace), E.Birch(City)

Villa 5 d County 1

The game burst into life with County scoring from the kick off in what would have to be one of the quickest goals this season.Slightly unsettled by this turn of events Villa were slow to respond and lacked a bit of drive and determination to get the ball allowing County to capitalize on their early advantage. However after a tight 10 minute tussle, Villa finally prevailed and got on the score board. This was the start of a three goal scoring spree by Villa that led us into halftime with the scores at 3-1 Villa’s way.The second half was more Villa’s than County’s with Villa netting twice more to finish the game 5-1 winners.

The midfield from both teams worked hard and put together some lovely flowing football. It was great to see young R Morgan return to the field in the second half having accidentally stopped a thunder bolt like pass from Miki Hollands with the side of her face, all good and no damage.Well played both teams and what a future women’s soccer has in the South East with you all as players.

Best Players: M.Wilmot(Villa), J.Wood(Villa), S.Thomson(County)

Goal Scorers: Villa N.Kozak 4, S.Mccowat

​​County S.Thomson