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.