By Suzanne Tyzack
Healesville Senior Women Vs Monbulk
TheSenior women lined up to face Monbulk at home this week. With a strong 16-woman lineup and three wins for three games of the season, they were eager to get their fourth at their home ground. Any nerves were quickly put aside as the team applied great pressure to a competitive Monbulk side early. The first goal came before halftime with a beautiful pass into the centre from Kiera Steventon, Melita Campbel connected and put her debut goal through for the Senior Women’s season. Spirits were high after a fantastic corner conversion by Naomi Hausmann brought the score to 2-0. Kiera Steventon continued her very strong season kicking two brilliant goals and taking Healesville to a strong 4-0 position. A very late goal from Monbulk brought the final score to 4-1 and the Healesville Senior women secure their fourth win and top position on the VCFA league ladder. Keep going strong women.
Senior Men vs Dynamo
The MPL2 Senior Men and Reserves fought valiantly in the rain against a very young and fast Dynamo outfit.
Senior Men 1-4
Senior Reserves 1-3
Healesville U14 Girls – Healesville Derby
Healesville’s two under-14 girls’ teams had their first Healesville derby early Saturday morning as the rain was just lifting. The girls faced each other with great spirits and plenty of smiles shaking hands to wish each other luck before the Reds captain Evie Turner won the toss to kick off. A very early smashing goal from Melita Campbell boosted the ‘reds’ confidence and they were hard to stop from there with Mia Kristic scoring another two brilliant goals in the first half to bring them to 3-0 at halftime. The Whites kept the pressure on with Ava Holman nearly escaping the strong defence of the Reds but with Reds Hana Parker having one of her best games from the defence line there was no score in the second half and the Reds took the victory this time.
Healesville U8’s – Healesville Derby
What a ripping Derby for the passionate U8s. The most determined and committed boys who gave it their all. With a 5-5 draw showing thumping kicks, tremendous goalie saves and how to never give up. Couldn’t be prouder of both teams. Well done Healesville Strikers and Dragons.
Healesville U9 Redbacks v Yarra Valley
It was a chilly and drizzly morning in Millgrove which didn’t distract the Under 9 Redbacks as they put on a dominant display against Yarra Valley Vikings. With a 5-0 win, the team held excellent structure throughout the game both in attack and defence with the highlight being watching striker Billy White netting his first hat trick of the season.
Healesville U12’s v Berwick
It was an unusually late start for the Healesville under 12s which ensured that all players could have their weeties, before they made their way down to the distant village of Clyde North to play their opponents, Berwick.
The game started the way it was going to finish, with the ball mainly in the away team’s favour. Healesville used this opportunity to look for passes and make the most of the wide space of pitch 3.The final result was 11-0 for Healesville.Two goals were each scored by Mika Kerst and Oscar Proud.
Healesville U14s
Took a heavy defeat on the weekend. Battled hard and we tried a new formation to slow the scoring. Unfortunately, we were just outgunned by a very strong Berwick side. But it’s all learning for future games. We knew we had a tough start to the season, just got to keep some spirits up and come home strong.
HV 0 – 8 Berwick.
Healesville U11’s v Northern Eagles
4-0 Win
Healesville U9 White Lightning v Lilydale Eagles
2-4 Loss
Healesville U10 Redbacks v Knox
0-6 Loss
Healesville U10 Whites – BYE
