Round 4 Results - Boys and Men

U/6 ELRICH Lidcombe Waratah v BOLTON Holroyd Rangers Loss 9-0

U/7 ALOISI Holroyd Rangers v CAHILL Merrylands SFC Won by Forfeit

U/7 NEILL Holroyd Rangers v BLUE Dundas Draw 3-3
Match report:This was a hard fought game that had the parents as well as the boys and girl excited. We got off to a good start with Lucas scoring another long range shot to put us 1-0 up. We then withstood lots of pressure from the opposition to produce some great defensive work and Rayaan made some great saves in goal. Being ahead at the break is good for us as we usually get stronger in the second half and Ethan didn’t disappoint with a goal early. After that I think the team went to sleep for a little while as Dundas came back at us and scored 3 goals to be 3-2 up with only a few minutes to go. I think it was after their third goal that the team woke up again and after many attempts buy numerous players Ethan finally sent the equalizer screaming into the back of the net. A draw was a good result but the team needs to keep playing the whole game and not have a little rest after half time. A great effort by everyone again this week which makes it hard to choose the winners of the awards. Jordonn got the Player of the match for his great effort especially in defense. Joel received the Encouragement Award for his effort against other kids who are much bigger and older than him. Glenn Betts

U/8 v BOLTON Merrylands United Won 4-0

Match report: A good first half from all the boys saw most staying in their positions. We kept the opposition deep in their on half for the entire first half. Goals were difficult to come by in the first half as Merrylands United players swarmed inside their goal area. Liam Murphy provided the team with our first goal. We led 1 nil at half time. In the second half the boys passed the ball around resullting in another 3 goals. Great work from Saagar Gounder and Jeremy Ok in not once letting the opposition around them. After some good lead up work from all the boys gave Kyle Murphy a chance and he cracked a great goal from about 20m out. Leonardo Soto scored our next goal with a great shot from a freekick near the sideline. Our last goal was set up by good team work from the boys and finished by Ahmed. The boys are now starting to play in their positions resulting in some good results for our team. This can be demonstrated by our goalkeeper touching the ball only once in this game. Man of the match was Saagar Gounder. Keep up the good work boys.

U/9/6 v St. Joseph Won 2-1
Match report:A very tough game today. St Joesph’s opened the scoring to lead 1 nil but the rangers fought back to even the score 1 all. Some great saves in goals by Mitchell G and William-Harley. The backs worked hard today to clear the ball out. A great run by Sam saw us take the lead 2/ 1.We were able to hold them out for the remainder of the game to take the win. Keep up the hard work guys.

U/10/3 v Pendle Hill Won 5-0
A great 5-0 win following our last match, where we went down to Kellyville 2-0, with all players contributing to the excellent result. Goals to Jake, Cameron (2), Alistair, and Shania, with her third for the year. Some solid defence from Brock, Josh, Josh and Korai, and two great saves from James Elliott kept Pendle Hill scoreless. James Morris did equally well in goals in the first half. The team really passed the ball well, held their positions, and showed plenty of commitment in the really warm weather. Well done also to Eliza! Keep up the good work team.
U/11 /4 Bye

U/12/5 v Kellyville Draw 2-2

U/15/3 v Granville Waratah Won 3-0
Match report:Not a great performance as a team today boys. I know it was hot, the ref was terrible, and they were very dirty around our ankles. Something we can learn from, these things happen at times, we need to put it behind us and play soccer. The coach will look after the rest. I have no doubt this team is semi final bound but we need to do this as a squad of 14 . Goal scorers Aaron 2 Matt 1 . Unlucky Matt, one shot you missed would have been the goal of the season if the ball hit the back of the net. We haven’t been beaten yet boys and I don’t think we have played our best as yet. All signs are very good. Coach: Robert Hopper, Manager: Mick Dolton

SEN 3 v Toongabbie Loss 2-1

SEN 7 v Norwest Demons Loss 4-2

O/35 /4 v Wenty Waratah Draw 2-2

Match report: Good game played in good spirit and in hot conditions. Capt G played as sweeper until Chopper arrived. We were 2-1 down, Chopper arrives 1 nil up 2nd half - not bad for the Hobbits / Meerkats. It was more like the tortoise v the hare as Wenty have a bit of pace up front. Darko scores ‘goal of the season’ (so far) off his left foot. Capt G scores goal 2 with a great header. Capt G is now leading the golden boot, or is he? The 2 goals he has scored are off headers (golden melon?). Choker failed to finish Capt G’s shot off the post which cost us the win. (Coach starts training his girls 5pm Wed so line up for shooting practice.) The phantom got Chopper from out of nowhere, but at least he is no longer on the only yellow, there are now 2, both dished from the same ref. (Match report courtesy of Terminator.)

O/35 /5 v BLK Ermington United Draw 2-2