The Barbie was fired up and by 10:30 we had gone through 150 sausages!
The committee would like to thank all the new helpers this year who have joined in the joys of running this great club for our kids. New coaches and a fantastic response with the canteen roster played a huge part in a successful first week and this year promises to be one of Braidwood Soccer's finest. Keep up the good work everybody!
Next week we will have some drink bottles to hand out to each player which have been kindly donated by Darren and Rhonda Waters of DF & RM Waters Fencing who have the solution to all your fencing needs! On site welding, all types of yard building, Post Driving timber and steel, rural and domestic fencing, Post and Rail fencing and Security fencing. So if you need some fencing done don't hesitate in calling either Rhonda or Darren on 0428422117.
SUB-JUNIORS (3-5 YEAR OLDS)
A great roll up for the first week with plenty of keen kids to chase that ball!
Some good warm ups and practice to start saw Christina Culmone, Darcy Lyons, Ellie Bunn and Tyler Croxon have some nice shots on goal. Leroy Campbell-Davys, Logan Lo, Angus Stuart-Camenzuli and Jessica Watkins-Sully all had a good warm up and run around before the start of a fun filled game!
The game started with an own goal but we finally managed to get the kids running in the right direction eventually to see some close shooting on goal. Jonathon Coe and Willough Corby did plenty of running and Riley Nicholson managed his time on the field well chasing the ball each time it came close to him. Ben Castle tried hard as did Darcy Gilbert and Cody.
The score in the game was not important but I must say the throwing and kicking skills on display was very impressive for the first week. A big thankyou to all the Mum's and Dad's who got out there and helped with the first session.
JUNIORS
Gemfish v Goldfish :
A spectacular debut for the Gemfish and Goldfish with both teams showing some great initiative and a massive amount of energy. Josh Story had a major role in the final score scoring all 4 goals for the Gemfish. Nick Asimus was outstanding in goals for the Gemfish stopping a surge from the Goldfish in the second half. The Goldfish were determined to score and were only held back by some fantastic Gemfish defence!
Best for the Gemfish were Josh Story Nick Asimus and Annabelle Jeffery and Best for the Goldfish were Toby Mather Sam Daniher and Kassie Liversidge. Final score Gemfish 4 Goldfish 0
Catfish v Clownfish:
An outstanding game between the Catfish and Clownfish with some excellent defence by both teams. The Catfish scored first with a nice goal to Edward Horan and as hard as the Clownfish tried they just couldn't get a shot on target. The second half saw Brock McAdam and Maximilian Evans score good goals for the Catfish and complete a good first up win of the season. Best for the Catfish were Brock McAdam Edward Horan and Darcy Gordon and best for the Clownfish were Will Shoemark Adrian Holcman and Ryan Castle. Final score Catfish 3 Clownfish 0
INTERMEDIATES
Bombers v Jets
A great game to start the season with play going from end to end and as the game progressed the players of both teams played some nice passing football. Angus Bunn was on fire in front of goal for the Jets scoring two fabulous goals and Melissa Mundy finished off the scoring of the game with a neat finish to a nice move from the Jets. The Bombers tried hard and Forbes Corby defended brilliantly at times but the Jets were too strong in the end. Best for the Jets were Angus Bunn Melissa Mundy and Wyll Holland and best for the Bombers were Forbes Corby Harry Fry and Lucy Fanning. Final Score Jets 3 Bombers 0
Roulettes v Spitfires
A very tight game in the end but the Spitfires dominated the opening 15 minutes with the Roulettes finding it hard to get out of their half. The consistent pressure from the Spitfires was finally rewarded with some good passing and a great finish from Mitchell Roberts to put the Spitfires in the lead. The second half saw the Roulettes take some control of the game and a run away goal by Ben Howard saw the scores level up. The remainder of the game was spent in the middle of the field as both teams tried to get the winning goal but time ran out. Best for the Roulettes were Shannon Castle Ben Howard and Toby Royds and best for the Spitfires were Natasha Liversidge Jack Asimus and Tim Corcoran. Final score Roulettes 1 Spitfires 1
SENIORS
White Pointers v Pink Panthers
A well fought game between two evenly match teams. The Pink Panthers played an excellent attacking game leading at the break 1-0. Just after halftime the White Pointers Josh Daniher put the ball into the back of the net to level the score. The Pink Panthers kicked away to the lead with a good team goal by Isaac Jullienne and sealed the match with a couple of minutes to go with a goalbox scrap of a goal to Liam McClure. A closer game than the final result but a good win to the Pink Panthers. Best for the Pink Panthers were Dylan Crisp IsaacJullienne and Matilda Corby and best for the White Pointers were Pip Sherriff Keely Howard and Josh Daniher. Final score Pink Panthers 3 White Pointers 1
Blue Heelers v Black Sheep
This game was a great start for the Blue Heelers for the season with a comprehensive victory. The effort from everyone including a hat-trick from Patrick Willding and 2 goals each to Sam McGlone and Zach Collins was tremendous and Kristina Holcman save at least 5 goals for the Blue Heelers in goal. The Black Sheep however never gave up and certainly will be a team to look out for towards the back end of the season with some dangerous plays thwarted by the Blue Heelers defence. Best for the Blue Heelers were Sam McGlone Patrick Willding and Kristina Holcman and best for the Black Sheep were Jason Nucifora Scott Birkett and Pat O'Connell. Final Score Blue Heelers 7 Black Sheep 0
YOUTH
Red Socks v Yankees
The entertainment level was high with a goal fest during this game between the red Socks and the Yankees. Both teams had numerous misses which could have made the score sheet fuller if the shooting was more accurate. The Red Socks' Harley Williams was a little more accurate in front of goal scoring 4 goals and Troy Harrison joining him on the score sheet with 1 but the Yankees weren't out of the game with goals to Jack McGlone Jaye Coble and Jess Willding. the game finally finished with the Red Socks hanging on for the 3 points. Best for the Red Socks were Olivia Laurie Luke Hemler and Nathan Oldfield and best for the Yankees were Eliana Rojas-Terry Jess Willding and Zac Faichney. Final score Red Socks 5 Yankees 3
Dodgers v Giants
This game was a lot closer than the final score indicates as the Dodgers took advantage of every opportunity offered. Jodie Balderson finished off a nicely work play in the first half to give the Dodgers the lead but the Giants just couldn't capitalise on created chances. Some excellent defence from the Dodgers kept them in the lead and they increased their lead after a defensive error gave them a chance out side of the goal box. Daniel Ison finally slotted a chip shot into the net after numerous miss hits and Will Richards got a well deserved goal with about 30 seconds to play. Some great saves from Michael Engemann kept the Giants close but the Dodgers already had the game in the bag. Best for the Dodgers were Chris Corcoran Jodie Balderson and Jacob Camilleri and best for the Giants were Josh Liversidge Joel Pearce and James Gribble. Final score Dodgers 3 Giants 0
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