Open Girls Football: Gorokan High School vs Wadalba Community School
The match started with great energy as both teams were contesting for possession of the ball. Our defence was put under pressure early, but with smart footballers we were able to clear the danger. Kirra W. and Ella F. were extremely strong, mopping up the loose balls quickly and chasing and tackling everything that came their way! After a few chances at each end and some good saves by Maykayla Y., it was Wadalba to strike first.
Our girls continued to work hard and apply pressure to eliminate the deficit, however, with taking risks and having numbers forward by great opportunities created by Caitlin D. and Lily N. up front, it opened up a few opportunities at the other end and Wadalba were able to capitalise on the counter-attack. The half-time score 3-0.
The girls returned to the field for the second half motivated to impact the game and give it everything they had. After some great build-up play where Kaitlyn W. played a through-ball in for Emma V., just enough to entice the goalkeeper to a strong challenge, Emma V. with the assist as Lillie N. scored for Gorokan!
Wadalba pressed on to wear down our defence as we continued to hassle them around the box and not making it easy for them with a never-say-die attitude. In the end, Wadalba scored a further two goals with some great attacking play.
With some great performances by all involved, the player of the match goes to Ella F. She played an outstanding role in defence and made life very difficult for the opposition strikers as she was always in their way!
Well done to all players for playing the game competitively, skilfully and never giving up on each other.
Ms Laksa and Mr Finlayson