Another strong team performance from Lions in the face of a physical opposition,biting wind, rain and even hailstones. Lions dominated throughout, showing skill and determination and withstanding pressure well. Final score 4-0, continuing Lions’ unbeaten run and another clean sheet for Lauren.
First quarter 0-0
Highlights.
Eagles started strongly but were thwarted by a save from Lauren
Great ball from Heidi down wing to Tehila, skilful movement but Lions did not score
Corner from Gracie. Heidi hit woodwork
Great defending from Sienna. The Lions stood up well to physical opponents
T to Georgia who was unlucky not to score
Good pressure from T
Great cross by Olivia – nearly a goal – forced out for corner
Great clearance by Gracie from a blue throw
Second quarter
Early corner from Olivia led to a bundle in the box. Lions denied.
Lions got a 2nd corner but it was cleared. An awesome run down the wing and deft tackle by Olivia snuffed out the attack.
Then a near miss after clever play between Heidi and Gracie. So close Lions!
More battling by Olivia on the wing
A goal kick by Lauren led to a strong kick by T but it went over the goal
More pressure from Lions and a lovely 1-2 between Olivia and Georgia. Then a corner – Lions unlucky not to score
Eventually the Lions’s hard work and passing paid off – with the keeper unable to save a shot by Georgia – who palmed the ball overhead and into the net 1-0!
Then more great play by Lions – a beautiful turn and pass by Olivia. A cross by Georgia – so close for Flo!
As second quarter ended there was rain and even hailstones leading to the teams running for cover.
3rd quarter started with sunshine fortunately. Lions started strongly getting a number of corners and shots on goal by T. Then a Goal from Gracie – 2-0!
T unlucky not to get third shortly afterwards.
There was a great turn by Gracie.
Then a blues throw – intercepted by T with a great header
A Georgia kick blocked in the box
Good effort by T but over the bar
Heidi unlucky not to score in box
Tehila made it 3-0 with a great shot from outside the box
Blues launched an attack but their shot hit crossbar then was scooped up by Lauren
Good pressure by lions – nearly a fourth goal from corners
Blue got some corners but good defending from Heidi.
4th quarter
Blues told to wake up by coach after their kick off rolled off for a Lions corner!
Olivia’s corner led to great link up play and Heidi scored – 4-0!
Heidi dribbled past lots of defenders but was finally dispossessed
There was a determined effort by the Blues but Keira and Aria cleared danger from deep in the Lions half. Some good defending by Olivia then Evelyn disrupted a good run by the Blues.
Some final pressure from the Lions but Gracie’s shot was blocked by keeper. A Georgia turned and shot but the ball went wide.
Big smiles from the Lions at the end, particularly thanks to Aria’s brownies!
Player of the match – Olivia
Many thanks to Eleanor for the match report.
