On Mother’s Day weekend Healesville Soccer Club celebrated some great wins and continued its tradition of team photos featuring mums and players.
Healesville U16s 4-2 Knox U16 Force
Three was the magic number for the U16s this week, with a hat-trick scored in round three of the season.
At home against Knox, Healesville were switched on from the first kick and brought great pressure in the opening 15 minutes until Knox found their way through for a couple of shots on goal.
The home side regained the ascendancy moments later, and Gordon K scored his second goal of the season, quickly followed by Aidan C scoring his first for the club.
A late pounce on a Healesville error saw Knox score just before half time.
A keeper change and some orange slices later, Healesville launched their pressure attack again. Pip M, Gordon K and Charlie J controlled the middle of the pitch, while Griffin and Harry played superbly to cut off many attempted passes by Knox.
But it was Aidan’s day, as he went on to score a second and a third and become the U16s hat-trick hero.
Healesville Senior Men 3-2 MUFC
A bright start by the away team saw Johnny C brought down in the box, but the clear penalty was waved away by the referee.
From there Healesville, controlling the game, had two lapses in concentration and found themselves two goals down at the break.
A Brian W screamer (from six yards out and no keeper to beat) finally got Healesville firing, and further goals by JJ and Johnny C sealed a gutsy, come-from-behind three points for the Seniors.
Healesville Reserves 2-1 MUFC Reserves
The first win of the season consolidated the hard work of last week.
In a welcome return, Steve made numerous interceptions with his high sweeping position as keeper.
It was a well-matched encounter with both teams sharing possession, but Healesville had more attempts on goal.
Despite this the Reserves went down 1-0 in the first half before recovering to get an equaliser before half time courtesy of Ben S.
The second half was much the same as the first, with Andy having three slighters on goal before burying a beauty for his first goal for Healesville.
Healesville U14 Red Devils 2-0 Waverley City
The Red Devils came up against their first real test of the season against a more than handy Waverley outfit.
It was an even contest up to half time with chances for both teams.
Healesville defender Jade L and keeper Teah V were solid at the back.
The game opened up a bit more in the second half as Healesville asserted their dominance.
Strikers Evie T and Sia M put the Devils in front with two quick goals in the middle of the half, which allowed a calm finish to the game.
This win sees the Devils with three wins from three games, and even better three clean sheets to make them joint leaders of the ladder.
Next week sees them face off at home against the other undefeated team, Knox, in what is shaping up to be the tie of the round.
Healesville U12 White Wolves 4-2 Lilydale U12 Eagles
Healesville set out to make amends for last week and quickly hit the scoreboard via a terrific run and carry by Will B.
Ava H’s trademark ball control and clever usage was on full display and Max H put in a solid performance as they helped our undermanned, injury-depleted side.
Flynn Mc and Robbie K caused chaos through the midfield with some well-crafted through balls that were a delight to see.
Ardi C was in his element with the amount of on-side activity and was rewarded as he advanced the Healesville margin to 2-0 at the break.
Lilydale broke through with an advancing team goal that lifted the away side. Lilydale followed up with another goal shortly after to level the match with 15 minutes left on the clock.
Jon G had the play of the day: a very determined solo dribble down the left wing, beating multiple players and finding Robbie K, who finished with authority.
Ardi C scored his second to finish off the match and bring a smile to the Healesville supporters.
Healesville U12 White Diamonds 1-2 Healesville U12 Reds 2
A great game where the two Healesville U12 girls teams played against each other.
After an even start the scores were locked in at nil-all at half time.
The second half saw a goal from the Reds followed by a goal from Keely of the Diamonds.
The teams were matching play with minutes to go and a 1-1 scoreline, before another goal from the Reds just before the final whistle saw them take a 2-1 win.
Healesville U10 Falcons 5-0 MUFC
After a slow start with both teams finding their feet, Healesville started to get the better of their opponents and created a few good chances.
Colton scored with a nice finish.
They kept up the hard work and were rewarded with goals by Ethan S and Karl S, giving them a 4-0 lead at half time.
After half time, Healesville created a lot of chances with some quick passing.
Some good saves from the keeper kept the score down.
Ben finished the scoring with a great effort into the top corner to make it 5-0.
Nate also scored two great goals, but as he was just inside the box and the mercy rule was in effect they didn’t make it into the official tally.
Other results:
Healesville U11 Goats 3-3 MSBC
Goals: Griffen 2, Oscar 1
Healesville U12 Panthers 2-2 Gideon’s Warriors
Goals: Sam 1, own goal 1
Healesville Senior Women’s 1-2 Waverley
Goal: Tess
U13 Healesville Heelers 2-3 Knox Force
Goals: Monti 1, Cooper 1
Healesville U11 Ninjas 4-6 Knox U11 Force
Goals: Jacob 1, Ollie 1, Max 1, Leroy 1
