By Sarah Morton
Healesville U9 Redbacks 0 – 1 Rising Tekkers.
It was a very tight match at home against the Tekkers who were a very organised and structured team.
All the boys played well and some great work in defence from Isaac in repelling multiple attacks in the first half saw the score 0-0 at half time.
The second half was similar arm wrestle as both teams tried to break the through the lines.
Some great attacking runs from Arlo and Max couldn’t unfortunately net the Redbacks a much deserved goal and their keeper proved very hard to get past! The deadlock was broken by the Tekkers with a great individual effort from their striker but the Redbacks were unable to answer.
Final score was a 1-0 loss but the boys walked off with their heads held high after a solid performance from the whole team.
Healesville U10 Reds 1 – 3 Berwick United
On a drizzly over cast morning the Reds found themselves short two players, but Robbie and Ardi from the U10 Whites for stepped in to play straight after their own match.
Berwick United showed great sportsmanship with several skilful players.
They would have been further ahead at half time but some fantastic goal keeping from Alex P stopped Berwick running away.
A great individual goal by Ronan G late in the second half – his first for the season- ended the match on a high.
Healesville U10 Whites 2-2 Croydon Ranges Blue
As play commenced, drizzle at the Don Rd home ground saw parents and friends in attendance huddle under umbrellas.
Healesville took an early lead through Ardi, who found the back of the net with a familiar dribble and rush on goal.
With the majority of the forward attack Healesville missed a few close opportunities, despite having quality ball movement and passing.
A dazzling display from a skilful and gritty opponent got Croydon’s game going with a very determined effort to tie it up at 1-1 after the break.
Moments later Croydon grabbed the lead with another goal that saw Healesville begin to press hard as the clock wound down.
Austin found himself with the ball at his feet and had a shot on goal and appeared to be thwarted by the goalie.
The Parental VAR decision determined that Austin’s shot on goal was indeed a goal. However, the goal was disallowed.
Some amazing forward attack by Zak and Evan sighted Will running towards the far right corner of the ground.
A well timed pass found it’s mark and Will again proved extremely dangerous when kicking across his body, netting Healesville’s second goal.
A very entertaining match to watch from the sidelines.
Healesville U12s 3 – 4 Knox Strikers
Healesville faced top of the table Knox Strikers who beat Healesville convincingly the first time around. Healesville started the stronger of the two sides and had an early goal, from Jake Bouma, disallowed for offside.
Healesville then found themselves two goals behind as the outstanding Knox number 12, who was head and shoulders above everyone else, bagged both break away goals.
Goals either side of the break by Manny W and Tex C levelled the game, but another goal and an assist from Knox’s number 12 gave them a two goal cushion again.
Healesville threw everything they had at Knox for the last 15 minutes but only managed to score once, though Mack B, with less than a minute to go and ran out of time for an equaliser.
Ryder H put in an excellent performance and second half Goalkeeper Cooper W-B showed great courage.
Every player deserved a big pat on the back for a superb effort in defeat.
Healesville U14 3-2 Maroondah United
Resilience, Determination, Focus, Effort and Teamwork.
The u14s played their last away game of the year against Maroondah this week with no subs.
It took quite a while to break the deadlock but through some Sam K magic Healesville struck first, going on to score the first three goals from there.
Will W added to his season tally before some absolutely brilliant team play and superb passing ended with Sam K netting his second goal.
Healesville had three goals before Maroondah struck their first just before half time.
With no subs the U14s had to change formation to protect their lead after Maroondah put their second in not long into the second half.
Continued effort and determination helped Healesville to protect the lead all the way until the final whistle coming away with a 3-2 win and third win in a row.
Other results
U9 Whites 3-1 Knox
