Vale John Muscat

Sadly John Muscat passed away on Monday 29th November after suffering heart failure.
John was a past player, coach and president at Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club.
In his long soccer career John played and coached at numerous clubs in our association, and was very well known and respected.  
John was 56 years of age.

The funeral will be held on Friday 3 December, 2010 commencing at 1pm at
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, North Chapel, Camden Valley Way Leppington NSW 2171. 
See also the Daily Telegraph obituary to place an online tribute.

 With his O35 team in 2008.

Our players on the field at Sydney FC game

Last Sunday 18th November some of our players volunteered to help at the Sydney FC game at Parramatta Stadium.  They all got free passes to the game as did one parent.  They were seated close by when Sydney FC scored their two goals to win the game.  An added benefit was that they got photos taken with Shannon Cole, Mark Bridge and Hiro Moriyasu.

Sydney FC at Parra Stadium

Holroyd Rangers have been asked if some of our players aged between 12 - 16 would like to attend the Sydney FC game on Sun 21st Nov. The children will get to take a promotional banner onto the field at half-time. Game starts at 3pm but participants will need to be there by 1pm. Anyone interested should contact John on 0422006939. Great promo for our club and great fun for the kids.

Early bird registration for 2011

Clubhouse clean and clear

A small army of dedicated and mad volunteers brushed, cleaned, cleared, scrubbed and washed.  Everything was pulled out, assessed, reorganised and or refiled.  New storage racks built as well as things hung.   Apart from all the hard work it was all done in good humour and great spirit and we are all pretty proud of how it all looks now.  We will be well organised for registrations and next season. So if you notice make sure you let us know how great it all looks.

Clubhouse clean-up day Sunday 31st October

Sun 31st Oct at 10am. 

Clean-up of the whole clubhouse both inside and out.  All help is welcome no matter how large or small.  

Anyone with specialised cleaning equipment, e.g. water blaster/gurney, would be particularly useful.  

Should only take a couple of hours and then we will relax with a BBQ lunch.  Hope to see you there.

U21 Girls Champion of Champions Grand Final

Last Sunday our U21 girls team face Culburra in the Champion of Champions Grand Final.  Unfortunately they were defeated by Culburra 6-1.  However of note, Sarah Mason from our AAL2 was the only player to score a goal in the game for Granville.  Sarah was definitely a key player for the Granville team throughout the tournament and it was a pleasure to watch her play. 
It was really great that the team got to Grand Finals and in fact was the only team from Granville in any age group to reach Grand Finals.

U21 Girls Champion of Champions 2010 videos

U21 Girls Champion of Champions

For some of us the soccer season has ended.
For others it continues, and one of our players from the All Age Ladies 2 team, Sarah Mason, has been playing as part of a composite team representing Granville District in the U21 Girls Champions of Champions Team.
On 10th October the girls played against Marrickville and won their game.

Yesterday on Sunday 17th October the girls played against  Rooty Hill RSL.
Granville scored in the first half and this was scored by Sarah.  Granville had the best of the play and numerous other scoring opportunities but couldn't increase the difference.  Rooty Hill had a few shots but were denied by Granville's keeper who was fearless in her saves and was probably a bit battered and brusied from quite a few collisions with their strikers. Unfortunately in the last two minutes of normal time Rooty Hill scored to equalise.  Two extra ten minute halves were next with more chances by Granville.  In the second ten minutes both the Granville goalie and a Rooty Hill striker were down for the count after a collision in the box.  We had to leave at that stage so hope both girls are all right.  However we received the good news by text that Granville scored in the last 20 seconds of extra time and yet again it was Sarah from our club who scored the clincher.

We are very proud of Sarah and congratulate her and the other girls who make up the U21 girls team who have made a big effort to come together as a quality team within a short time period.  Congratulations also to their Coach Dee Johnson.

A few images video of Sarah in the two matches for you to view below. 

Grand Final match is at Valentine Park next Saturday 23rd October at 11:00am.

Next General Meeting

Next General Meeting for Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club will be on Tue 23rd Nov at 7pm at our clubhouse.

Presentation Day

Presentation day/AGM will be held on Sunday 19th September
From 10am to 2pm.
AGM at 10am and Presentations from 11am
with free inflatable rides from 12 - 2pm.

Players and families are invited to bring a picnic lunch while enjoying the Annual General Meeting, Presentation and afterward have fun on the inflatable rides.
Team photos have been delivered and will be distributed on the day.

The canteen will not be open so please bring your own drinks and food.

Committee positions 
Nominations are open for all positions on the committee.  We always need extra people on the committee to provide new ideas and help.  Please consider being part of a vibrant and friendly committee who strive to make our club the best: GDSFA Champion Club for 2008 and 2010.
Email holroydrangers@hotmail.com if you are interested in being part of the committee.  Apart from office bearers there are positions available for general committe members.

Champion Club for 2010

Holroyd Rangers awarded the CHAMPION CLUB 2010.

The award was announced at the annual GDSFA presentation dinner held Sat 11th Sept.

This is a fantastic achievement and an award everyone in our club can be proud of.  It comes about by the actions of each and every one of us.  Our successes on the soccer field and conduct on and off the field are just some contributors towards this award.  Everyone should take a pat on the back - well done to all of us involved with Holroyd Rangers as players, officials, parents or spectators.
A bonus of the award is $1000 to spend at Football NSW Soccer Wearhouse.

Our club Registrar Mel Cook also received a nomination for the Club Person of the Year.  Well deserved, Mel.

Photos

Lots of new photos loaded onto our Holroyd Rangers Facebook page.

U16 Girls Grand Champions!

Holroyd U16 Girls won their Grand Final 3-1 v Kellyville to be crowned Grand Champions! In very windy conditions a tense battle saw Kellyville score mid-first half against the run of play. 15 minutes into the 2nd half we equalized through a penalty kick. 2 more goals followed soon after to put us 3-1 up with 10 minutes to play. Coach Hopper said later he had faith all along the girls would get the job done. Well done to all the girls and the coach and manager. Great to see so many Holroyd supporters there to cheer our girls home. Congratulations girls.

U15's Grand Champions!

Holroyd Rangers U15's team win their Grand Final against North Rocks to be crowned Grand Champions! Not showing any nerves at all for the big occasion the boys came out firing right from the start. After 10 minutes they were up 2-0, and that was to remain the final score. Congratulations to all the players, coach, manager and all the parents and spectators. Well done.

Fathers Day raffle

Thanks to everyone who donated items towards our raffle and who purchased tickets. The raffle was an overwhelming success and we were able to make up 14 prizes including Bunnings gift cards, wine and beer, car care products, and gardening equipment. Our winners were:
1st - S. Tibbs
2nd - I. Bremner (O35 and U8)
3rd - B. Dessay (U16G)
4th - N. Mastrippolito (AAL/4)
5th - A. Webb (O35)
6th - G. Irish (U16G)
7th - S. Sorano (U8)
8th - P. Elliott (U13)
9th - P. Allen-Pike (U16G)
10th - A. Webb (O35)
11th - M. Nash (AAL/4)
12th - S. Mason (AAL/2)
13th - C. Cucciardi (U8)
14th - L. Beckett (U14)

Grand Finals

We have 2 teams in Grand Finals.

Sat 4th Sept:
U15 div 3 v North Rocks at Coleman Park #3 at 11:30am

Sun 5th Sept:
U16 Girls div 2 v Kellyville at Girraween Park #2 at 10:45am

Lets get a huge Holroyd Rangers crowd to both these games to cheer our teams to victory!

Match Results Finals Sat 28th / Sun 29th

Commiserations to our U13s and our All Age Ladies 4s, both teams losing their Finals.

Sat 28th:
U13 div 3 v Granville Waratah Loss 6-1

Sun 29th:
AAL div 4 v Dundas Loss 1-0

Hold your heads up high everyone - great effort to make Finals.

Hosting Finals at Guildford West Sportsground Sat 28th

A huge thank you to all those who helped out at our grounds today. It was an absolutely massive day and it would not have gone as well as it did without the help of you all. It doesn't matter whether you helped for an hour or were there all day, it was all very much appreciated. I think this shows the fantastic team spirit and camaraderie that we have at our club. Steve (GDSFA Sec) was there refereeing and thanked us for our hospitality.
Thank you all
John

Finals Sat 28th and Sun 29th Aug

Sat 28th:

U13 div 3 v Granville Waratah at Ray Marshall #2 at 9:30am

Sun 29th:

All Age Ladies div 4 v Dundas at Rydalmere Park #1 at 1pm

Match results Sun 22nd August Semi-Finals

Sun 22nd:

U16 Girls div 2 Holroyd Rangers (1) v Kellyville (2) - Won 2-0
Our U16 Girls progress directly to the Grand Final on Sun 5th Sept

All Age Ladies div 4 North Rocks (1) v Holroyd Rangers (2) - Loss 6-1
Our Ladies will play in the Final on Sun 29th

Match results Semi-Finals Sat 21st August

Sat 21st:

U13 div 3 Holroyd Rangers (3) v Auburn FC (4) - Won 5-1
Our U13s will play in the Final on Sat 28th

U14 div 4 Holroyd Rangers (3) v Pendle Hill (4) - Loss 2-1 in extra time
Our U14s are out of the competition

U15 div 3 Holroyd Rangers (1) v Wenty Uniting (2) - Won 4-2
Our U15s progress directly to the Grand Final on Sat 4th Sept

Senior 3 Holroyd Rangers (3) v St Josephs (4) - Loss 1-0 in extra time
Our Senior 3s are out of the competition

Semi Finals for Sat 21st and Sun 22nd August

Sat 21^st:

U13 div 3 v Auburn FC at Ron Mondy at 9:45am

U14 div 4 v Pendle Hill at Curtis Oval #3 at 11:00am (Amended 18/08/10 6:45pm)

U15 div 3 v Wenty Uniting at Robin Thomas #1 at 9:35am

Senior 3 v St Josephs at Robin Thomas #2 at 1pm

Sun 22^nd:

U16 Girls div 2 v Kellyville at Max Ruddock #1 at 11:30am

All Age Ladies div 4 v North Rocks at Max Ruddock #1 at 3pm

Last chance to get your Fathers Day tix in

Thanks to everyone for supporting our Fathers Day Raffle with donations and purchase of raffle tickets. 
We now have 14 great prizes to win including Bunnings gift cards, wine, car care products and other goodies.   $15 for a book of 20 tickets.
If you haven't got your tickets in and want to be included in the draw drop you tickets in on Wednesday night to the canteen.
Raffle will be drawn on Saturday 21st.  Winners will be notified by phone.

Sat 14th August:

U6 Black v Wenty Waratah D

U6 Green v Wenty Waratah E

U7 v St Josephs

U8 v Auburn B Loss 3-2

U10 div 4 vSt Johns Loss 8-0

U13 div 3 vLidcombe Waratah Won 4-2

U14 div 4 v Auburn FC Draw 2-2

U15 div 3 v Kellyville Won 4-2

O35 div 6 v Kellyville Draw 1-1

Senior 3 v Pendle Hill Won 9-1

Sun 8th August:

U16G div 2 v Rouse Hill Won 3-1

All Age Ladies div 4 v Wenty Waratah Loss 5-1
There was lots of individual good play in the game today but we seemed to lose team formation and that gave the opposition their chances. So even though we all put our 100% in it just didn't click in the right way. It wasn't an enjoyable match either due to  the behaviour of some of the opposition.  Lets not dwell on it  but learn from it, be positive, work on ways to improve and pick ourselves up from this one and move forward to the semis being proud of how far we have come..

All Age Ladies div 2 v PCYC Parramatta FC  Draw 1-1

6 teams into Semi's

6 of our 9 competitive teams have confirmed their places in this years semi-finals - our U13s, U14s, U15s, All Age Mens 3s, U16 Girls and All Age Ladies 4s.  Congratulations to all our teams.
Semi-Final game details will be posted on this website when we know them.
Semi-Finals games will be played at neutral venues on Sat 21st / Sun 22nd August.

Fathers Day Raffle

A reminder to get your tickets in for the Fathers Day Raffle by Sunday 15th August.
We have 13 great prizes to win including Bunnings gift cards, wine, car care products and other goodies.   $15 for a book of 20 tickets.
Raffle will be drawn on Saturday 21st.  Winners will be notified by phone.

Car keys found

A set of car keys have been found on the grounds this evening (Thursday 12th Aug).  Ask at the clubhouse if they are yours.

Competition Tables

Congratulations to our U15s and U16 Girls teams - they have both secured the Minor Premiership in their respective competitions.  Well done to all the players and the coaches and managers.

Our U14s, Senior 3s and All Age Ladies 4s have also secured a spot in the semi-finals.

The U13s and Over 35s teams are both in with a chance to make the semi-finals, but need to get the right results in their round 18 games.  We wish them both well.

Our U6s, U7s, U8s, U10s, and All Age Ladies 2s will all play their last games for the season in their round 18 games this weekend.  We hope they enjoyed their 2010 season.

Round 17 match results

Sat 7th August:

U6 Black

U6 Green

U7 Won 8-0

U8 Loss 7-0

U10 div 4 v Merrylands Loss 7-1

U13 div 3 v Newington Gunners Won 5-1

U14 div 4 v Merrylands Won 1-0

U15 div 3 v St Michaels Won 6-4

O35 div 6 v Lidcombe Waratah  Won 2-1

Senior 3 v Merrylands Won 4-1

Sun 8th August:

U16G div 2 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 6-0

All Age Ladies div 4 v Dundas Won 1-0
Well ladies this had to be the match of the season. Every single player stepped up and made the game their own.  Defense was rock solid and control of the ball was excellent.  Balls were being brought down to the defenders feet and then with control kicked back up the field to one of our players.  Midfield and forwards were anticipating and moving to receive the ball.  Also they were using the field and lots of  1-2 touches to get around the Dundas defence.   Our goalies also kept us in the game with their quick reflexes.  As one of the team noted we went in hard after every ball even when not sure if we could get to it.  We hassled and kept at Dundas until either we got the ball or made them kick it out or kick it blindly. We did not stop even though there were no reserves. 
A special thanks to our coach who puts in lot of effort to improve our skills and to our family and friends who come along each week to support us and motivate us.  Hope you guys enjoyed the match as much as we did.
While there may have been a vote for one player of the match, I believe every single player deserved player of the match this week.    Super effort.  Bring on the semis girls.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Beaumont Hills Loss 3-0

Holroyd Under 8's - great ambassadors for our club

Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club Committee has recently received the following email about our Under 8's team great sporting spirit. 

From Greystanes Soccer Club Re U8/1’s 
Please pass on my congratulations to your U8's team.

My boys played against them last week and it was a very enjoyable experience.

The kids from the Holroyd team played the game with good sportsmanship

The spectators were very encouraging to all the players and some even applauded good performances by Greystanes.

The referee (I assume one of their coaches) was very fair and honest in his interpretation of the game and gave both teams equal opportunities

The coach displayed great sportsmanship and when we only had a total of 6 players prior to kick off, he offered to only play 6 kids on his team too, so that we were equal, even though he had 4 reserves.

The Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club committee thanks the Under 8's players, parents, spectators and coach and manager for being great ambassadors for our club.  Keep up the great work

In memory - Edwin Cordova

Sadly Edwin Cordova passed away this weekend.  Edwin was a player in our All Age Mens div 3 team that won the Grand Final in 2009.  Edwin had been playing with the team in division 2 this year.  He has been a player with our club for several years.  Edwin will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and all his team mates at Holroyd Rangers.
Edwin with his team mates (bottom row, third from the left).

Mixing it with USA players

Saturday 31st July one of our All Age Ladies 2 joined in with a combined Granville team to play a match against a team of 16- 20 year old American girls. At very short notice Jackie from our AAL2 took on the challenge to take part in the team.
The combined Granville team played really well together considering that they hadn't had any chance to train together before hand.  A great experience for all the girls.

Round 16 games

Game status for this weekend:
All Round 16 games have been cancelled.
This includes Saturday games and Sunday games.
These games will not be replayed.

Round 15 match results

Sat 24th July:

U6 Black

U6 Green

U7

U8 Draw 3-3

U10 div 4 v Baulkham Hills Loss 8-0

U13 div 3 v Granville Waratah Loss 1-0

U14 div 4 v Baulkham Hills Won 2-1

U15 div 3 v St Johns Loss 3-2

O35 div 6 v Rouse Hill Loss 2-1

Senior 3 v Castle Hill United Draw 3-3

Sun 25th July:

U16G div 2 v Castle Hill RSL Won 3-0

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills Red Won 12-0

All Age Ladies div 2 v Pendle Hill Won 1-0

Round 14 match results

Sat 17th July:
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC E
U6 Green v Wenty Waratah A
U7 v Greystanes F
U8 v Greystanes A  Loss 6-4
U10 div 4 v Wenty Waratah  Loss 11-0
U13 div 3 v Rouse Hill  Loss 2-1
U14 div 4 v Rouse Hill  Won 6-1
U15 div 3 v Baulkham Hills  Won 7-2
O35 div 6 v Baulkham Hills  Loss 3-2
Senior 3 v Greystanes  Won 5-1

Sun 18th July:
U16G div 2 v Castle Hill United  Won 6-0

Renea hits a sweet shot from outside the goal area to score our 3rd goal.

All Age Ladies div 4 v North Rocks Loss 5-1

Ladies clear the ball away from their goal.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Auburn District Loss 2-1


Round 12 catchup
Senior 3 v St Josephs  Won 4-1

SV gets taken out by the keeper and is awarded a penalty.

Round 13 match results

Sat 3rd July:
U6 Black v U6 Green Score 5-1
U7 v Greystanes E
U8 v Merrylands SFC Draw 3-3
U10 div 4 - bye
U13 div 3 v North Rocks Won 4-0
U14 div 4 v Pendle Hill Draw 0-0
U15 div 3 v North Rocks Won 2-0
O35 div 6 v North Rocks Loss 3-2
Senior 3 v Auburn FC Won 3-2

Sun 4th July:
U16G div 2 v North Rocks  Draw 1-1
Very very disappointed in the team performance today, one of those games where a lot of the girls were not there at the game today.  Larissa was the coaches player of the match for a very solid display at fullback.  To our keeper of the day (my little girl) what do you say about that goal, don't need to say any more except the gloves are now hung up and retired.  We have a lot of work to do girls, the holiday is over.  Coach 
 

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills Black  Won 1-0
Great game with our 10 players giving their all.  Goal mid 1st half and a solid passing game totally controlling the play and not letting WHB into the game at all.
 
All Age Ladies div 2 v Wenty Waratah  Loss 1-0

Round 12 match results

Sat 26th June:
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC D
U6 Green v Merrylands SFC E
U7 v Greystanes D Draw
U8 v Auburn B Loss 10-1
U10 div 4 v Guildford County  Loss 5-2

[Well done U10s scoring 2 goals - JN]

U13 div 3 v Auburn FC Loss 4-3
U14 div 4 v Norwest Won 6-0
U15 div 3 v Wentworthville Uniting Won 2-1
O35 div 6 v St Michaels Won 4-2

Keen to avenge our first round 1-0 loss to St Micks we came out fired up and soon went ahead with a couple of quick goals. Another before the break and we were comfortable, but perhaps sat back too much 2nd half and St M came at us strongly. They scored through a penalty then we got 1 more to put the game out of reach before they grabbed a late 2nd goal. All in all we played well but took our foot off the pedal in the 2nd half. Great job Webby running the subs and Tony reffingSenior 3 - game deferred.

Sun 27th June:
U16G div 2 v Kellyville Won 2-1

Very tough, hard fought win today.  2 great goals by Sarah P., great save by keeper Shayley from a direct penalty, some injuries as well.  Was a super team effort today, every team seems to be coming after the leaders and your response over the last couple of weeks has been fantastic.  It’s a tough month ahead girls but if you show the courage, determination and enthusiasm you showed today there will be no stopping us.  Very proud of the effort today.  Coaches player of the match was Sarah L. who stopped wave after wave in our last line of defence.  Coach

 

All Age Ladies div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 5-0

Great result for the Ladies with some nice goals and solid defence to keep a clean sheet.   Good passing was a highlight.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Castle Hill RSL Won 1-0

Round 11 match results

Sat 19th June:
U6 Black
U6 Green
U7
U8 v Auburn Loss 9-0
U10 div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah White Loss 5-0
U13 div 3 v Winston Hills Loss 3-0
U14 div 4 v Winston Hills Loss 2-0
U15 div 3 v Pendle Hill Won 1-0
O35 div 6 v Ermington Loss 2-1
Senior 3 v Pendle Hill Won 10-2

Sun 20th June:
U16G div 2 v Winston Hills Won 2-1
All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills White Loss 1-0
All Age Ladies div 2 v PCYC Parramatta Won 5-3

Round 8 catch up games

Round 8 catch up game for U13 div 3
Sunday 20th June
Newington Gunners v Holroyd Rangers at Webbs Ave #2 at 11:30am

Round 9 match results

U6 Black v Wenty Waratah E
U6 Green - Bye
U7 v Merrylands SFC A
U8 v Guildford County A Loss 3-1
U10 div 4 v St Johns Auburn Loss 5-0
U13 div 3 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 5-0
U14 div 4 v Auburn FC Won 6-4
U15 div 3 v Kellyville Won 3-0
O35 div 6 v Kellyville Won 8-1
An eventful 1st half saw us 1-1 at the break. Some argy-bargy between players almost proving our own undoing. 2nd half we settled and played good football, passing well and placing our shots to good effect. Well done Tony in goals and thanks to Mladen for reffing. We can beat any team in this comp if we cut out all the arguing and other crap, so why do we keep doing it?

Senior 3 v Parramatta City Won 8-1
U16G div 2 v Rouse Hill Rams Loss 2-0
Our 1st loss of the season and the most proud I have been of the team this season. Top of the table clash we started with 10 then had to play with 9 for about 15 min when one of our girls was taken out. I had to drag my daughter Cassie out of her sick bed to play which I was so proud of, she did it for the team and the coach / dad. We had injuries and some other sick girls. I’m going to mention the 10 of you, it was a super effort, and 2-0 down at half-time you outplayed RH 2nd half. Well done Cassie, Courtney, Cleo, Kacey, Kaylah, Sarah L, Sarah P, Shayal, Simone, and Susan.

All Age Ladies div 4 v Wenty Waratah Won 7-2
After the previous days thrashing the Ladies 4 went into this game determined not to make the same mistakes. Straight away you could tell the difference because we were passing and not blindly kicking the ball anywhere. Placement of shots on goal were really good. An example of this was Claire's curled shot into back corner of the net. Congratulations to Mel for her first goal. Di, Tammy, Lauren and Nicki K defended well against some fast strikers. Everyone played well but Bec and Mel had outstanding games and this was reflected in player votes. Players of the match were Bec, Nicky P and Mel. Scorers were Nicole P, Vanessa, Claire, Mel, Rochelle. (Stand in coach JN now retiring with 1 win from 1 game)

All Age Ladies div 2 v Toongabbie Won 3-2

Round 10 match results

U6 Black
U6 Green
U7
U8
U10 div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah Black Loss 10-0
U13 div 3 v Parramatta City Won 3-2
U14 div 4 v North Rocks Draw 3-3
U15 div 3 v Castle Hill United Won 3-1
O35 div 6 v Parramatta City Won 11-1
PC bottom of the table and playing short and with injured players proved to be cannon fodder for us. Their goalkeeper made numerous valiant saves but could only do so much. Plenty of us getting on the scoresheet (although JN still couldn’t manage it) including a wonder strike from Pasta Dom. Injured Don tried hard to stay in goals but handed over to Singh for the 2nd half and PC chipped him with a neat free kick.

Senior 3 v Merrylands SFC Won 6-2

Sun 13th June:
U16G div 2 v Wenty Waratah Draw 0-0
Players away today and a couple of sick girls, one of those games where we didn’t play too well as a team. We did fight hard in the end to fight for a draw. Coaches award today goes to Simone who had a great 1st half and played in goals 2nd half when no-one else would. Coach

All Age Ladies div 4 v Castle Hill United Loss 7-0
Not much to say except when we play a passing game we do a lot better. We've beaten this team before and could have done so again but were not switched on.
All Age Ladies div 2 v Beaumont Hills Loss 2-1
We had the pleasure of watching the Ladies 2 play this match. The ladies played a good passing game and made many good approaches to goal but luck wasn't with them on the final shots. Goalie Kristen made some really great saves and Jackie was dogged in her determination to get the ball. Good to see Jade using her head. Bec was unlucky not to score. Kim, Lauren and Sarah were solid in the midfield making good use of the field to create chances. New players to the team are fitting in well and everyone is contributing with well thought out passing and supporting each other.

Great game girls. Next one will be a win! (John and Lisa)

June long weekend

Games for June long weekend are:

Sat 12th / Sun 13th - Round 10 games as per the draw

Mon 14th - Round 9 games as per the draw with the following amendments:

• U16G/2 v Rouse Hill Rams at Commercial Rd #2 at 11:45am
• All Age Ladies 4 v Wenty Waratah at Guildford West Sportsground at 1:00pm
• All Age Ladies 2 v Toongabbie at Girraween Park #3 at 1:15pm

Sat 5th / Sun 6th washed out

Due to the wet weather all Round 9 matches scheduled for this
weekend have been moved to Monday 14 June 2010.

No games this weekend Sat 5th and Sun 6th June. 
All grounds are closed. 

Round 8 match results

Sat 29th May:
U6 Black v Wenty Waratah D
U6 Green - washed out
U7 - washed out
U8 v Merrylands SFC C
U10 div 4 v Merrylands SFC Loss 10-0
U13 div 3 v Newington - washed out
U14 div 4 v Merrylands SFC Draw 2-2
U15 div 3 v St Michaels Won 5-1
O35 div 6 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 3-1

2 goals to Ray and 1 to Blaz.  Pasta Dom's chest down almost came
off but he couldn't convert it.  Again our midfield went to sleep
in the 2nd half - we must improve on this.

Senior 3 v Castle Hill United - washed out
Senior 2 v Greystanes - Loss by Forfeit

Sun 30th May:
U16G div 2 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 9-0

Some very good individual performances today, Sarah P. & Simone
were great in both scoring hat-tricks, Cleo scored her 1st goal
of her career, Renea chipped in with 1 & Sarah L. after letting
loose from her sweeper position & giving her a run in the
midfield scored a great goal.  Well done girls nearly half way
through the comp & we are now 6 points clear sitting nicely on
top of the table.  We have to keep improving & getting better
each week for the run home.  Well played team. Coach

All Age Ladies div 4 v Dundas Won 2-1

A great win against the 2nd placed team.  Sherrie got their
keeper upset & put her off her game.  2 nice goals from
corners - Ness with a volley & later on Tammy a left footer
from distance.  Dunnies upset at losing but hey we got the
3 points.  Excellent games from Di & Niccy K & Megan great
in goals all game.  Lisa enjoyed the run in midfield. 
Claire Player of the Match.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Pendle Hill Loss 2-0

Matildas Asian Cup Champions

Congratulations to the Matildas - winning the Asian Cup Final after a 1-1 draw (5-4 penalties).

Matildas

Congratulations to the Matildas! The Australian womens soccer team last night defeated Japan 1-0 in the semi-final of the Asian Cup. This puts them into the Asian Cup Final, and also means they qualify for the World Cup in 2011 in Germany. Well done girls!

Round 7 match results

Sat 22nd May:
U6 Black v Wenty Waratah D
U6 Green v Wenty Waratah E
U7 v Wenty Waratah C
U8 v Merrylands SFC A
U10 div 4 v Granville Waratah Loss 13-0
U13 div 3 v Merrylands SFC Won 3-0
U14 div 4 v Wenty Waratah Won 4-0
U15 div 3 v Winston Hills Won 6-0
O35 div 6 v Pendle Hill Loss 4-2

Up 2-0 at oranges and we let this one slip.  Pendo hit back early
1st half but we were still in control.  Went to sleep in the last
10 min and allowed them to score 3 goals.  We have to finish our
games stronger than this.

Senior 3 v Greystanes Loss 1-0
Senior 2 v Baulkham Hills Loss 2-0

Sun 23rd May:
U16G div 2 - bye
All Age Ladies div 4 v Rouse Hill Loss 3-1

A horrible game with numerous early chances going just wide or over
the bar.  Failure to mark up properly gave RH uncontested shots at
goal from the edge of the box and they placed them very well. 
Megan took out their striker in a one-on-one.  Good games from
Rochelle and Natasha.  A frustrating game to watch.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Auburn District Loss 4-1

Round 6 Match Results

Sat 15th May:
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC C Won 3-1
U6 Green v Wenty Waratah D Loss 4-1
U7 v Wenty Waratah D
U8 v Wenty Waratah A Loss 8-6
U10 div 4 v Baulkham Hills Loss 5-0
U13 div 3 v Granville Waratah Loss 2-0
U14 div 4 v Baulkham Hills Won 3-1
U15 div 3 - bye
O35 div 6 v Rouse Hill Won 3-1

A solid performance 1st half with good positioning and passing. 
3-0 up at oranges.  RH came out strong in the 2nd and we sat
back a little.  Great game from Rodney at sweeper and Sam was
a welcome return in the centre.

Senior 3 v Auburn FC Loss 5-2
Senior 2 v Pendle Hill White Won 2-1

Sun 16th May:
U16G div 2 v Castle Hill RSL Won 3-0

Good win today girls.  6 from 6 is a fantastic start to the
season.  We still have some work to do on our positional play
but I was really happy with the effort today.  We get a
weekend off now then we have a tough month ahead, there are
6 teams in the finals race, we have no. 1 then there are 5
fighting for the other 3 spots, we have to be ready and treat
every game as a finals game as all teams will come out hard. 
Sheri (2) and Renea were the goal scorers today, while Cleo
had a great game in the midfield.  Coach

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills Red Won 7-0

Great game from our Ladies.  Lovely play in the middle and
defensively to totally dominate the game.  Alas Jacinta went
off with injury - hope its not too serious.  Goals to Ness (2),
Claire (2), Nicole P (2) and Rochelle.  Claire is claiming the
goal that the keeper dropped but we all reckon it's an own goal. 
Player of the Match was Claire.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Wenty Waratah Loss 2-1

Mothers Day Raffle results

Congratulations to all our prize winners.
1st prize - I. Bremner (O35s)
2nd - Wardle Family (U16Gs)
3rd - C. Fenech (U15s)
4th - S. Irish (U16Gs)
5th - F. Youssiph (AAL2)
6th - S. Singh (U16Gs)
7th - C. Kahlia (U8s)
8th - J. Kedwell (U16Gs)
9th - M. Cook (Committee)
10th - M. Gavranic (O35s)
11th - M. Gavranic (O35s)
12th - R. Clancy (AAL2)
13th - C. Kahlia (U8s)
14th - S. Kumar (U14s)
15th - H. Cobb (U15s)
16th - Tristan S.
17th - S. Nadai
18th - Tristan S.
19th - M. Cook (Committee)
Thanks to everyone who donated items, and thanks to everyone who sold raffle tickets. Special thanks to the Kumars for the wine donation.

Round 5 match results

Sat 8th May:
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC B
U6 Green v Merrylands SFC C
U7 v Wenty Waratah A
U8 v Wenty Waratah B
U10 div 4 v Wenty Waratah Loss 4-0
U13 div 3 v Rouse Hill Draw 1-1
U14 div 4 v Rouse Hill Won 2-1
U15 div 3 v Baulkham Hills Won 9-1
O35 div 6 v Baulkham Hills Won 9-0
Senior 3 v St Josephs Draw 1-1
Senior 2 v Merrylands SFC Draw 2-2

Sun 9th May:
U16 Girls div 2 v Castle Hill United Won 3-1

Not at our best today girls in warm conditions.  The pleasing part
of today's game for the coach was we were down 1-0, we showed
some real fighting spirit to come over the top of United in the
2nd half with 3 goals.  That spirit of never give up, keep fighting
is what we need come the business end of the season.  Goal scorers
Kaylah, Sheri, Renea & Sarah scored 1 each.  Kacey and Shayal had
great games in goals.  Cassie also had a great game in the backline.
Well done Kaylah who plays keeper, fullback, midfield and striker,
that versatility is great for the coach and your team.  Well played
team.  Coach

All Age Ladies div 4 v North Rocks Loss 5-0
All Age Ladies div 2 v Castle Hill RSL Draw 2-2

Mothers day raffle - Tix due back by 3pm Saturday.

Mothers Day Raffle 2010

Tickets and money are due back by 3pm this Saturday.

Get your tickets in for the chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize: $150 Westfield gift card
2nd priuze: 2 Adult passes on a Blue Mountains Trolley Tour
3rd prize and onwards: Assortment of mothers day packs.

Round 4 Match Results

Sat 1st May:
U6 Black v Merrylands SFC A Loss 3-1
U6 Green v Merrylands SFC C Won 6-0
U7 v Wenty Waratah B Loss
U8 v Wenty Waratah A
U10 div 4 - bye
U13 div 3 v North Rocks Won 10-0
U14 div 4 v Pendle Hill Draw 1-1
U15 div 3 v North Rocks Draw 3-3
O35 div 6 v North Rocks Won 4-1
Senior 3 v Pendle Hill Won 5-3
Senior 2 v Pendle Hill Black Loss 6-0

Sun 2nd May:
U16G div 2 v North Rocks Won 6-0

Simone (2), Sheri, Kaylah, Kacey and Shayley were the goal scorers today.
Comfortable win but not our best effort today.  First half was our worst
35 min this season.  The half time speech worked as we came out in the 2nd
and blew NR away.  At our best girls we will be hard to beat, we just have
to get that best from everyone for the full 70 min.  Well done Cassie and
Renea for giving keeper a go (thank you).  The coach very happy, wasn't our
best today but still got a 6-0 result.  Well played team.  Coach.

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills Black Won 2-1

Before this game these 2 teams were equal 2nd on the table.  True to form
the game was tight and even.  Our early play saw us pressing their goal,
but without any luck.  The play swung back down near our goal for a while. 
A goal kick out to Ness on the right saw her lose her marker & then go round
the defender to slot home a terrific strike between the keeper and the
near post.  2nd half saw the play go from end to end.  Megan was forced to
make crucial saves to keep WH out, first diving low to her right then jumping
high & right to swat the ball away from going in the top corner.  We attacked
down the right hand side before a switch of play to the left.  Nicole P took
on their sweeper but was held in the left corner.  A pass back to Mel, a flick
inside to Ness, one touch, & another shot goes home.  WH rallied with a late
goal then pressed again in the dying minutes.  A great game from all players
and great to watch.  Megan was voted as Player of the Match.

All Age Ladies div 2 v PCYC Parramatta FC Loss 1-0

Ladies draw

Full Ladies draw is now posted on the GDSFA website. Holroyd Rangers are hosting games in rounds 6, 8 and 18.

Match results Round 3 Mixed

Round 3 Mixed Sat 24th April:
U6 Black v Wenty Waratah C
U6 Green v Wenty Waratah D
U7 v Greystanes C
U8 v Greystanes C
U10 div 4 v Guildford County Loss 5-0
U13 div 3 v Auburn FC Won 4-1
U14 div 4 v Norwest Won 7-0
U15 div 3 v Wentworthville Uniting Won 5-4
O35 div 6 v St Michaels Loss 1-0
Senior 3 v Merrylands SFC Won 1-0
Senior 2 v Rouse Hill Rams Loss 5-0

Sports bag orders

The club is ordering Puma brand sports bags. The bags are approx 40 cm long by 27 cm wide - enough to hold a ball, boots and the rest of your soccer gear. It has a zip flap on top which opens wide and another zipped compartment at one end for holding your wallet, keys etc. It also comes with its own water bottle and external bottle holder. They will be selling for $30 each, by pre-order only. If you would like to order one please text Lisa Nash on 0425 285 735 by Saturday April 24th with your name and team.

Match results Sat 17th / Sun 18th April

Sat 17th April Round 2 Mixed:
U6 Black v Wenty Waratah B
U6 Green v Merrylands SFC A
U7 v Greystanes B
U8 v Greystanes B
U10 div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah White Loss 12-0
U13 div 3 v Winston Hills Draw 1-1
U14 div 4 v Winston Hills Loss 4-1
U15 div 3 v Pendle Hill Draw 2-2
O35 div 6 v Ermington Won 4-2
Senior 3 v Parramatta City Won 4-3
Senior 2 v St Josephs Loss 2-0

Sun 18th April Round 3 Ladies:
U16G div 2 v Kellyville Won 4-1

Great win today by the girls, Sheri 2 goals, Courtney 1 goal and Shayley 1 goal.  Most
impressive was the team performance which is getting better every week.  We just need to get
that killer instinct to finish teams off.  Shayal and Cassie had great games in the
backline, Simone tackled everything that moved, and Susan had her best game of the season.
Well done girls we are now leading the comp but a long way to go, we will take 1 week at a
time and keep trying to improve in little areas and we can look at good times ahead.  Coach.

All Age Ladies div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 4-0













All Age Ladies div 2 v Beaumont Hills Loss 3-1

Match results Sat 10th / Sun 11th April

Sat 10th April Round 1 Mixed:
U6 Black v Wenty Waratah A
U6 Green v Wenty Waratah C
U7 v Greystanes A
U8 v Greystanes A
U10 div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah Black Loss 13-0
U13 div 3 v Parramatta City Won 6-5
U14 div 4 v North Rocks Won 4-3
U15 div 3 v Castle Hill United Won 4-1
O35 div 6 v Parramatta City Won 5-1
With 10 men Parra City were always going to struggle on a warm afternoon. Our game was too one-off and not a team game in the 1st half, but we managed 2 first half goals. 2nd half Parra started strong and grabbed a quick goal - game on. Our passing game kicked in and we controlled the ball and the midfield a lot better. 3 more goals put the game away for us. Lovely strike from Rodney into the top corner and some neat finishes from Jack. Parra goalie was superb and kept the score from blowing out. Excellent refereeing.

Senior 3 v Castle Hill United Loss 1-0
Senior 2 v Granville Waratah Loss 8-0

Sun 11th April Round 2 Ladies:
U16G div 2 v Winston Hills Won 2-0

With no subs the girls tired a lot in the 2nd half in warm conditions. 
Our 1st half was great today which set up our win, Courtney and Shayal
had great games.  Renea deserved the 1st goal but did deflect off one of
their players.  Shayley scored the 2nd.  Very good team effort today
girls, still a long way to go in this season but all the positives are
looking great - 2 games, 2 wins, happy coach.

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills White Draw 2-2
The Ladies looked a little flat early, not passing or controlling the ball real well, and were down 2-0 at the half. Winston only got 2 shots on goal and they both went home. Firstly a break down the right and Megan came out from goals to lessen the angle but the strike was wide of her and into the back left corner. Second goal just before the break took a deflection off our defender. Our girls took confidence knowing that Winston had been lucky and that Holroyd were not playing bad and in fact had 3 well struck shots at goal but all went narrowly wide. Second half we came out firing and soon grabbed our first goal when Sherrie fired one in that bounced awkwardly for their keeper. Ten minutes in scores were all locked up when Vanessa's strike from outside the box thundered into the back of the net. The game went from end to end with both teams getting good chances on goal. Key defensive plays from Di, Niccy K and Lisa in goals kept Winston scoreless in the 2nd half. Lisa was voted as player of the match.

All Age Ladies div 2 v Toongabbie Draw 1-1

Our New Equipment - courtesy of Woolworths

Last year Holroyd Rangers was fortunate enough to obtain a Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Grant. This grant enabled us to buy a range of new equipment for the use of all our players.
With input from teams we purchased the following equipment:

• Agility poles
• Popup goals
• Water bottle carriers
• Training Vests
• Training balls

Our club and players thanks Woolworths for the grant. See the excitement from our under 6's who got to see all the new equipment first.

THANKS WOOLWORTHS

Girls and Ladies Round 2 draw Sun 11th April

Round 2 games for our Girls and Ladies teams to be played on Sun 11th April:
U16G/2 Winston Hills v Holroyd Rangers at Rydalmere Park #2 at 10:15am
AAL/4 Holroyd Rangers v Winston Hills White at Rydalmere Park #2 at 1:15pm
AAL/2 Holroyd Rangers v Toongabbie at North Rocks Park #2 at 3:00pm

Sat comp full draw

The full 18 round draw for all teams playing in Sat comps is now available on the GDSFA website.

Sat comp Round 1 draw

Draw for Round 1 for Sat 10th April:
U6 Black - Wenty Waratah 1 v Holroyd Rangers at Ted Burge Sportsground Mini at 9:00am
U6 Green - Wenty Waratah 3 v Holroyd Rangers at Ted Burge Sportsground Mini at 9:45am
U7 - Holroyd Rangers v Greystanes 1 at Guildford West Sportsground Mini at 9:00am
U8 - Greystanes 1 v Holroyd Rangers at Bathurst St Greystanes at 9:30am
U10 div 4 - Lidcombe Waratah Black v Holroyd Rangers at Coleman Park #3 at 9:30am
U13 div 3 - Parramatta City v Holroyd Rangers at Eric Primrose Res #1 at 11:55am
U14 div 4 - Holroyd Rangers v North Rocks at Guildford West #1 at 10:30am
U15 div 3 - Holroyd Rangers v Castle Hill United at Guildford West #1 at 11:40am
Senior 2 - Holroyd Rangers v Granville Waratah at Guildford West #1 at 3:00pm
Senior 3 - Holroyd Rangers v Castle Hill United at Guildford West #2 at 3:00pm
O35 div 6 - Parramatta City v Holroyd Rangers at Eric Primrose Res #1 at 3:00pm

Round 1 Match Reports

U16 Girls div 2 - Won 3-0 v Wenty Waratah

In very hot conditions the girls were very slow to get started, wasn't until about the
25th minute we clicked into gear.  Keeper Shayley and our backline were solid as usual. 
Sheridan 2 great goals, Renea also scored a ripper of a goal.  We just have to be much
better girls getting to the game ½ hour before kick off, warm up, take the coaches
instructions and in return we will be fired up and ready to go.  Well played girls great
start to the season.  Coach.



All Age Ladies div 4 - Won 3-2 v Castle Hill United

A nail-biting game played in very hot conditions.  1-1 at the half.  Every time we scored
they grabbed an equalizer.  A great strike at goal saw the keeper fumble and Niccy P was on
hand to poke home the loose ball.  CHU fought back and it was 2-2 with 15 min to play.  Then
the goal of the game - terrific play to win the ball in the backs and controlled passing up
the left of the field, switched the ball to the right, through ball towards the right side
post and again it was Niccy P first to the ball and placing an angled touch on the ball,
getting enough on it for it to roll past the keeper and trickle over the line.  Player of
the match Lauren.















All Age Ladies div 2 - Draw 0-0 v Pendle Hill

A terrific game to watch going from end to end.  Lovely passing from our girls was a
highlight.  Almost got the winner but Sarah's shot came away off the post.  Great game
by one and all.

Ladies Round 1

Terrific start to the season with our Girls and Ladies teams starting their round 1 comp
games on a hot Sun 28th March, and we recorded 2 wins and a draw. 
U16 Girls kicked off the season for themselves and our club with a great 3-0 win. 
Our AAL/4's followed that with a nail-biting game eventually coming out winners 3-2. 
In the last game of the day our AAL/2's ground out a 0-0 draw in a thrilling contest. 
Well done to all.

Trial games Sat 27th

Trial games this Sat 27th at home for our U6, U7, U8, U10, U14, U15, Senior 2, Senior 3, and Over 35s teams. Coaches and Managers have been given details.

Ladies Round 1 draw

Ladies Round 1 for Sun 28th March is up on the GDSFA website.
We are hosting games at Guildford West Sportsground:
9:00am U12G/2 Merrylands SFC v North Rocks
10:15am U14G/2 Merrylands SFC v North Rocks
11:30am U16G/2 Holroyd Rangers v Wenty Waratah
1:15pm AAL/4 Castle Hill United v Holroyd Rangers
3:00pm AAL/2 Holroyd Rangers v Pendle Hill

Players needed

More players are welcome for our teams - U6, U7, U10, U15, AAL/2, and Senior 2 need a goalkeeper.
Guildford West Sportsground, Foray St, any Wed evening 7-8pm.

Trial games Sun 21st March

This weekend there are trial games organised for most of our teams.
U6, U7, U8 and U10 are all at Graf Park Yagoona. U16G are at Webbs Ave Auburn. AAL/4, AAL/2, AAM/2 and O35 are at Heber Park Hebersham. AAM/3 are at home.
Coaches and Managers have been given the details so please check with them.

Coaches and Managers meeting

Thanks to all the Coaches and Managers and Committee members who attended tonights information meeting. Remember if there are any issues at all your Committee members are here to help. Good luck for the 2010 season.

Trial games 13th/14th March

This weekend there are trial games organised for our teams -
U6, U7, U10, U14, U15, U16G, AAL/4, AAM/5, and O35 teams.
Coaches and Managers have been given the details so please check with them.

Registrations

Late rego and 'fix-ups' Mon, Wed or Thur this week 7-8pm.
Team nominations went in to the Association by todays due date and gradings should come back to us by Tue.

Trial games Sunday 7th March

Trial games Sunday 7th March:
At Guildford West Sportsground - U6 at 10am, U7 at 11am, U10 at 12 noon, U14 at 1pm, and AAL/2 at 215pm.
At Everley Park Chester Hill - Senior 5 at 1030am
At Knight Park Fairfield - O35 at 350pm

Trial games Sun 28th Feb

Trial games Sun 28th Feb for our Senior 5's, All Age Ladies 2's and 4's, and our Over 35's. Contact your team coach for details.

Players needed

More players are needed for our U7's, U9's, U10's, and U15's, and a goalkeeper for our All Age Men div 2 team. Some of our other teams only have room for 1 or 2 more. Time is running out. Register Monday 1st March 7-8pm or call John 0422 006 939.

2010 registrations

Only a few spots left in some of our teams. Next chance to register Thursday 25th Feb 7-8pm. After these days it will be registrations by appointment only. Call to see if there is a spot for your age group - 0422 006 939 (John).

Registration update

Player registrations for the 2010 season - Wednesday 17th Feb 7-8pm.

Teams are filling up fast, so don't delay. Places are not being held for returning players and its a case of "first come, first served".

Players urgently needed for the following teams: U9's, U10's, U15's and U14 Girls.

Call 0422 006 939 or turn up at Guildford West Sportsground, Foray St, Guidford West on Wed night.

Registration dates

Next date for HRSC registrations is Wednesday 10th Feb 7-8pm. To nominate teams by the deadline of Fri 26th Feb we must have a minimum of 10 players registered per team.

Places still available in the following teams: U7, U9, U10, U15, U14 Girls, AALadies/2 and AALadies/5. Places are not being held for returning players so its a case of first come first served.

Goalkeeper wanted for Senior 2's

Holroyd Rangers Snr 2's are looking for a goalkeeper.
This is the champion team from Senior 3's 2009.
Training is on Wednesday nights.
Enquiries via email to holroydrangers@hotmail.com or call 0422 006 939.

Lighting grant

NSW State Government MP Joe Tripodi last week announced additional funding for an upgrade to the lighting for our 2 main fields at Guildford West Sportsground. This will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Holroyd City Council. Several of our players turned up for a photo shoot and the article was in last weeks edition of the Parramatta Advertiser. See the on-line version here. Hopefully this will provide an increase in our lighting levels sufficient to play night catch-up games in the 2011 season.

You may have noticed 2 new light towers have appeared up on our top field. This is the result of the last funding grant we received. These lights will allow night time training on our top field this year which should ease the pressure for space on our 2 main fields.

Registration dates for 2010 season

Wed 3rd Feb, 7 - 8pm; and Sat 6th Feb, 10am - 2pm,
at our clubhouse, Guildford West Sportsground, Foray St, Guildford West.

Prices for 2010 will be set late in Jan and the prices will be posted on this website by the end of January. (See prices opposite)

All age groups available from U6's to U15's, O35's, and girls only teams in U14's, U16's, and All Age Ladies.

New players need to provide proof of age eg birth certificate or passport.

Enquiries: John (Pres) 0422 006 939 or Mel (Registrar) 0414 985 649