By Sarah Morton
Healesville U8s Dragons won 3-2 at home against Berwick U8 Thunder.
A great game with lots of teamwork and defending really well.
At Berwick, the U9 Redbacks secured a solid 5-3 win away against the home side U9 Thunder, adding some excited new goal scorers to the list with Rory & Levi netting their first of the season.
Arlo and Max scored the additional goals with assistance from a well structured U9 Redback’s team. It was an excellent display against tough opponents.
The U10 Healesville Whites suffered a defeat 2-5 to Blackburn Osprey.
The boys ran hard and got to some great spots.
However, Blackburn defended and maintained formation very well.
After being 1-0 down Healesville fought back.
A bomb from Robbie and a well struck penalty from Evan got the team on the board with the score 2-2 at half time.
Standout goalkeeping from Harley kept Healesville in it with a chance, with Harley also saving a penalty from the spot.
However, long wet grass hampered passing through the centre and the team missed targets they would normally hit. Better luck next week Whites!
The Healesville U10 Reds lost 1-2 to Blackburn U10 Stingrays.
Great pressure in the first half had the Reds 1-0 up at half time.
The Reds had some very close shots in the second half but just couldn’t make them stick.
The Reds put in a great defence, improving each week. Berwick Stingrays team and supporters were very friendly and it was a great atmosphere. Everyone had a fun morning.
A slow start by the Healesville U12’s against a very strong Knox team saw Healesville trailing 3-0 at half time.
A raise in tempo from the whole team meant that the second half finished at 1 goal each, but a 4-1 loss overall.
A maiden goal for Tom Jorgensen was the highlight of the day for the home side.
The Healesville U14 Whites had a great win away against Mooroolbark 1-0, with the team playing extremely well both in defence and attack.
The single goal of the game was scored by Kate B.
The U14s came out of the blocks well netting the first goal of the game.
Unfortunately, while Healesville won the possession stats, getting lots of forward runs, Blackburn showed why they are top of table, switched tactics and put 6 through to win 6-2.
Not for the first time this season the opposition coach commented on how far the squad has come.
The team is now past the hardest part of the season fixture. Onwards and upwards for the U14s.
It was a big trip into Kensington for the Healesville Senior Women’s team who suffered their first defeat this week against Dynamo FC.
As the women climbed into the team bus early in the day spirits were high as they travelled along, building the excitement with the best 90s pump up songs.
It was always going to be a tough match lining up against the team second on the ladder but the team were ready to give it their all.
Unfortunately, an early incident took out Healesville’s guest goalie – the team sends her thanks for playing and well wishes for a speedy recovery.
Captain Sarah Cunnian pulled on the goalie jersey and played a sensational game!
Phenomenal effort to pick up the gloves.
The opposition team were too good this week but with valuable lessons learnt the Senior women’s team stood together and supported each other through to play a solid second half.
Kiera Steventon scored the only Healesville goal with an incredible boot from the far side.
Boarding the bus home the spirits were still high with admiration for what went well and discussion on what could be done better.
Well played Senior Women, onwards and upwards.
Other results:
Healesville U9 White Knights lost 2-4 to Berwick U9 Spirit.
Healesville Senior Reserves – 2-5 loss to Waverley
Heaesville Senior Mens – 1-3 loss to Dandy Casuals
