West Hobart U12 girls had a fine 2-1 win over Metro last Saturday.With the flu going through Mt Stuart Primary School a number of players were out for the game, with only 9 players turning up. Metro were very reasonable in allowing one of their players, Rachael, to play with our team. (Metro had the full quota of 11 players)
West Hobart started the game aggresively, keeping the ball predominantly in their attacking half, which eventuated with Awein having an opportunity in front of goals and taking it with a great strike over the goalkeeper's head. Congratulations to Awein for her first goal, she has shown amazing improvement in her first season.
Metro turned on the pedal in the second half, keeping the ball mostly in their attacking half with the West Hobart team absorbing constant pressure. A Metro throw in right at Laura's chest saw her instinctively protect herself and a penalty kick followed when the ball hit her hands. Metro missed the penalty but was given another opportunity by the referee to which they scored.
However soon after, Tamsyn did an incredible run taking the ball from before the halfway line and sprinting past the defence to score a goal in the bottom right hand corner. A definite candidate for Goal of the Year and a great individual effort.
Well done to the players. Georgie played well in her first full game in defence, also providing support to the forwards. Laura showed continued improvement and is tackling well, getting herself right in front of the oncoming forwards. Susie showed flair down the right hand side, feinting past the defence. Megan and Tamsyn worked strong in the halves as did Annette in defence with her big throws from the sideline. Ione showed her improvement with big kicks from the defence and Isabella continued her strong consistent work-rate.
Well done girls, especially being one player down.
A special thanks to Rachael - it is not easy playing against your own team and she joined the West Hobart girls in good spirit.
Megan and Ione listening to Ross (seriously)
