July 9th 2011

8th grade Premier Tournament at Awakeri

Da Silva Awakeri Aces attacked well against Ohope Gunners. Campbell Forsyth has plenty of support - Seth, Caden and Codi. Ryan Mapu competes for the ball against Saints Crusaders. Reaf is ready to help.
Caleb Keightley scores for Aces. Aces defender Tayla Jones is about to clear the ball. Ryan watches from the goal and Caden had better not get in the road of her clearance!
Meanwhile, 6th grade Mainstream Engineering Awakeri Hotshots were playing on the next field against Allandale. Here's scorer Tyson Yates chasing the ball. The big mud puddle was always interesting. Here is Mia Cruse clearing the ball out. Watch out Tyson!
In the Rascals game, it was the parents who got showered with water by standing too close!
Alyssa Cruse tries hard to get the ball. Awakeri Store Comets are on the attack against Ohope Lightning. Here's Kevin Paulsen taking the ball to the line before crossing it.
Cody Cook battles hard to win the ball. Cody, Inder, Ben and Kevin are all putting pressure on the Ohope team.
Mike Ward, the EBOP Football Development Officer, ran some great sessions with the teams who were not playing in the rounds. Here he has Awakeri Comets and Saints Crusaders. The players are all listening really well.
Now they have to keep control of the ball while watching out for other people trying to hit them! Even the adults joined in!
Meanwhile, on the 11th grade pitch, Murphy Brothers Awakeri Mud Dawgs are battling K Town Chiefs. Here's Taylor Harte heading up the wing, with Alex Coventry in support. Taylor looks to cross it in.
Jack Du Toit shows good skills too. Ruby Murphy is in support. Now it's the 8th grade tournament final. Kevin battles for possession. Ben Olifiers is close at hand.
 
Ethan Patterson brings the ball out of defence. Kawerau Cruisers beat Comets 1 - 0 to win the tournament.  

 

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