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