Round 13 match results

Sat 11th July:
U6 Green v Merrylands SFC U6 A
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC U6 D
U7 v Merrylands SFC U7 D
U8 Purple v Castle Hill RSL Loss by Forfeit
U9 div 3 v Dundas Loss 3-0
U12 div 3 v PCYC Parramatta Draw 1-1
U13 div 4 v Baulkham Hills Won 6-0
U14 div 4 v St Michaels Won 4-0
A solid win with 10 players against St Micks 11. Just 1-0 at the break then a strong 2nd half finish. Cameron on the right wing fired 2 nice crosses firstly to allow Scott to trap the ball, turn, and fire home. Cameron's 3rd run down the right into the box saw him taken out by their sweeper and after the ref pointed to the spot Cameron groggily staggered to take the penalty and smashed it home. Great game in defence from Bradley, and Scott and Ryan alternated at sweeper and striker to good effect, and Chris F and James made some nice runs and passes in the midfield. This win now puts us into 2nd spot on the table and we cannot miss out on a top 4 finish.

U18 div 1 v Winston Hills White Loss 6-3
O45 div 1 v Kellyville Loss 1-0
O35 div 6 v Rouse Hill Loss 3-0
After winning 6 in a row we have slumped and lost our last 3 games, taking us from 2nd spot back to 5th. Injuries have depleted our squad and the bye next week is very welcome. With 3 points for the bye then hopefully a win against St Micks in the last round we are still a chance to finish in the top 4.

Senior 3 v Castle Hill United Won 2-1
Senior 4 v North Rocks Won 5-0

Sun 12th July:
U14G div 1 v Winston Hills Loss 3-2
U16G div 2 v North Rocks Won 1-0
A frustrating game to watch with HR having most of the play, Megan touching the ball a few times all game, but we did get the win. We did not make the most of our opportunities and were far too bunched up and did not make enough passes to our players feet. Several through balls were neatly played for the forwards but they were unable to get off clear shots or to cross the ball for their team mates. Emily with a good chance 2nd half but it was struck straight to the keeper, and Kacey with a lofted shot from distance that tested their keeper, and Sarah P had to stretch to reach one ball and the shot flew too high. It was Natasha who grabbed our goal with a neat follow up shot that was well struck and well placed. Shayley played well at centre back and centre mid and Rochelle was solid in defence. Again it was our backs who played the best games with DJ, Larissa, Chantelle, and Cassie all playing very good games. Think about spreading out to utilise our speed advantage. Also when playing the ball from a wide position near goals cut it back rather than straight towards their keeper.

AAL div 4 v Kellyville Loss 4-1
The ladies played well but were outplayed by Kellyville in this match. Our defenders Nicole K, Di and Lauren had their work cut out for them and defended tirelessly Danni did a lot of good work in goals. Robyn moved well between assisting in defence to trapping balls in the midfield to send forward. Everyone played well but with the bare eleven we didn't have the flexibility we usually have to move players around to adjust to the other teams play.

AAL div 2 v North Rocks Draw 1-1
An entertaining game to watch flowing from one end to the other. Unlucky early when a shot from Jess struck the left hand post and deflected out. Soon after Jess ran on to a through ball and chipped it over the head of the onrushing keeper. The ball was trickling towards goal when our left-midfielder ran up and tucked it over the line to make sure. NR equalised soon after from a corner. HR with more chances 2nd half and again Jess struck the side netting with a very close attempt that had the keeper beaten. Excellent defensive games from Jackie and Gemma with Sandy and Lauren making some nice plays in the midfield. (Report by John)