Beachlands Maraetai AFC

11:00 AM / Sat 12 Apr

Te Puru 3

Game 2 of the season and already the new look Falcons are combining as a team. From the kick off, there was some great passing, moving and all round team work. 

Tara and Sarah started well in defense creating a solid wall preventing any attacks, allowing us to keep the pressure on, which soon paid off with Sophie scoring her first game of the season, following a couple of failed attempts.

Molly followed with a well struck shot creating a good lead at the end of the first half.

Aanchal brought lots of treats for half time so the team was well stocked with sugar to see them through the second half.

The team slowed a little in the 2nd half and Maraetai started out strong and created some challenges for Ellie, so they managed to find the net. This was closely followed by a 2nd goal by Sophie creating a good buffer to see us through to the final whistle. 3-1 great result on the road.

Sophie was awarded player of the day for 2 excellent goals.

Goal Tally:
Sophie	2
Molly	1
Lucy	1

Western Springs Manchester City

11:00 AM / Sat 5 Apr

Keith Hay Park 22

Game 1 got off to a slow start, but soon the girls got into gear and started to dominate, spending a lot of time putting pressure on Western Springs. We were rewarded when Lucy sneaked a wee cheeky first touch ball past their goalie. 

We held this lead into half time.

Western Springs started the second half well putting a lot of pressure on our defense, but Aanchal and Tara held strong allowing the midfield to mount a number of attacks. Danielle nearly managed a goal with her left foot and there were a few other close misses.

Unfortunately, repeating of habit of last year, we lost a late goal, allowing them too much time with ball around the goal area. With only a few more minutes to play it was a big ask to regain the lead.

Sarah did try with a punt from distance, it had the power, just not the direction.. worth a try through.. would have been outstanding had it found the net.

1-1 final score. great game to watch and great start considering a number of new changes to the team from last season. 

Aanchal was awarded player of the day for a huge work rate in defense.

Goal Tally:
Lucy	1

Team Falconer

2014 Team Falconer

• Tara
• Lucy
• Anna
• Sarah
• Aanchal
• Molly
• Sophie
• Clara
• Ellie
• Danielle
• Clara

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