By Sarah Morton
Healesville U9 Redbacks 5 – 0 Knox Strikers
It was a bitterly cold and wet morning for the Healesville home game vs Knox.
Everyone was struggling to stay warm, but the Redbacks were able to get off to a good start with some attacking play and a nice strike from Arlo netted our first goal.
All the players were working well together, with some good passes and more goals added by Max and Arlo.
Bo B was rock solid in goals and stopped plenty of shots plus sent the ball back into the Redbacks attacking half multiple times.
At the half time break with everyone cold and shivering, spectators and coaches included, the boys kept moving and were able to remain focussed then came out firing with some great team work once again.
Levi added to the score sheet and Billy was also able to nail a great strike. It was a great performance in tough conditions and the boys walked away at full time with a 5-0 victory.
Healesville U10 Whites 0 – 1 Croydon Ranges Reds
A drizzly, cold morning greeted the Healesville U10 White Wolves as they met for a match with the Croydon Rangers U10 Red.
However, the weather didn’t dampen the spirit or enthusiasm of the players, starting with great determination and energy.
Missing their usual coach Joe, meant that Steve Campbell stepped up to rally the troops, and encourage the team with their positions and presence on the field. The forward players brought the ball to the goal regularly through the first half, with some incredible passing and footwork.
Strong and clever attempts at goal were thwarted by a strong goalkeeper on the opposing side, however Will, Robbie and Evan kept the movement forward.
The Healesville defenders kept up a strong focus in the slippery conditions, but Croydon scored a lucky goal before half time.
Evan K proved a strong presence in goals for the second half, and even though the game went Croydon’s way, it may have only been due to some luck.
The skill and great sportsmanship shown by the Wolves was relentless, with encouragement and support on display by all players.
Healesville U14 4 – 0 Yarra Valley
Healesville u14s came up against their most evenly matched opposition this week.
Healesville and Yarra Valley have shared a number of narrow wins and draws in the past, and it started just as tough.
It took 10 minutes for Healesville to net their first goal but then the flood gates opened putting another three goals past the keeper in quick succession.
A half time reset and rest for a few kids still getting over a virus before heading out to a resurgent Yarra Valley and another typically tough half saw Healesville win their fifth game of the last six with a 4-0 score line.
Congratulations to Will W who scored his 30th goal for the season this week.
Healesville Reserves 0 – 1 Waverley
After losing 4-1 in the same fixture only a couple of weeks ago Healesville fielded a stronger team this time around.
As in the previous game Waverley controlled possession, but this time a well organised Healesville team prevented them from creating too many goal scoring opportunities.
The opposition’s stand out player finally broke both the deadlock and Healesville hearts with a wonderful goal late in the second half.
Still, a lot of positives will be taken from a great performance from the Healesville Reserves.
Healesville Seniors 0 – 3 Dandy Casuals
For the second game in succession, Healesville played away to the Dandy Casuals.
After a rainy day the weather cleared up just in time for the game and allowed for some crisp passing as the ball skipped off the slippery surface.
Healesville was dominant in both halves but unfortunately, the scoreboard would suggest otherwise.
Three sloppy goals were conceded in a game where Healesville created the majority of the chances but just couldn’t capitalise on them.
It always felt that Healesville just needed the one goal to break the shackles, but each time momentum was building another soft goal was given away taking the wind out of their sails.
Other results
Healesville U9 White Knights 0-2 to Knox Force
