George McMahon takes a strike on goal as teammate Spencer Pocklington and opposition player Archie Rourke approach.
Round four of the Deniliquin & District Soccer Association competition took place in freezing fog on Saturday morning.
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Despite the conditions, all players participated with enthusiasm and there were still plenty of supporters on the sidelines.
A-grade
A4 4 drew A3 4.
It was a great game, ending in a draw. The green team (A3), was a little short, so a number of players from other grades and ages stepped up to make up numbers. This ensured the greens could have a run. This show of club spirit was greatly appreciated.
Awards: Best on Ground - Abigail Hornung; Sportsmanship - Daniel Burn.
A2 2 drew A1 2.
Pip Wilson had a great game in the midfield and Hudson Beale was awarded sports person of the day. During the second half, Ricon Riccis made numerous shots on goal.
Awards: Best on ground - Piper Wilson; Sportsmanship - Hudson Beal.
B-grade
B3 1 def by B1 2.
An intense game with improved team passing from both sides, plus great goalkeeping from Will Turner. Impressive teamwork, passing and communication was the recipe for success for B1. Good luck and thank you to Dylan Coyle who is leaving the club. Wishing you all the best on your future adventures.
Awards: Best on Ground - Hayden Howard and Dylan Coyle; Sportsmanship - Flynn Beal.
B2 4 def B4 1.
Nash Offord was rock solid in the defence, like the Great Wall of China, stopping multiple attempts on goal, helping B2 win. Jasper Dellwo put fantastic pressure on, not only in goals but pushing into attack helping set up a smashing goal by Havana Sztejman. With a 2-0 start, the whole team worked hard to get a great goal.
Awards: Best on Ground - Nash Offord and Jasper Dellwo; Sportsmanship - Nash Offord and Levi Robson.
Stella Holden controls the ball, with support from teammate Jack Napier as Bertie Landale closes in.
C-grade
C2 4 drew C4 4.
The purple team started off with a great lead. Jack Napier and Stella Holden put on a clinic up front in attack, while Mitchell Burn and Luca Sztejman put on a master class defending goals. Max Hussey was always reliable in defence. The Carrots came back from a couple of goals down, with fighting spirit to secure the draw. The girls in C4 put on an impressively solid show of defence.
Awards: Best on Ground - Max Hussey and Oliver Raper; Sportsmanship - Jackson Gunn and Bertie Landale.
C3 3 def C1 2.
A very intense game, with good sportsmanship shown by all players. The score was 2-2 at half time, so it could have gone either way. Mason Howard kicked a brilliant goal from over halfway down the pitch.
Awards: Best on Ground - Mason Howard and Liam Aitchison; Sportsmanship - Zahara Irorere and Liam Aitchison.
D GRADE
D2 1 def D4 2.
A very close game until the end. Zion Tamati scored from a free kick, however the light green team were able to get two late goals to win the game. Leo Allitt dribbled the entire field to score a great goal. There was great grey team defence by Ted Pisasale and Jennifer Loughridge.
Awards: Best on Ground - Sam Marett and Leo Allitt; Sportsmanship - Zion Tamati and George McMahon.
D3 4 drew D1 4.
Fantastic team efforts from both teams, moving the ball down field and fantastic pressure in defence. Axel Doidge kicked a massive goal from over halfway, and another goal late in the second half. Lenny Morris kicked two big goals to draw the game in the end. Harvey Shevels kicked three goals for the other side, and Bronte Ladson made the save of the day.
Awards: Best on Ground - Vianney Ross and Harvey Shevels; Sportsmanship - Axel Doidge and Bronte Ladson.
Kangas and Joeys
Despite the cold and fog, our Kangas and Joeys turned up with smiling faces and enthusiasm. Once we warmed up our bodies, we started on some of our favourite games and drills. The game volcanoes made an appearance again, with lots of star jumps for hitting a 'volcano' (cone). Everyone was eager to play pirates and sailors - definitely a crowd favourite. We tried something new today, combining running and passing the ball to a partner. Very tricky, but so many have got the hang of it already. Future soccer stars in the making.
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