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May 26th 2007
The development of good teamwork was a pleasing feature for many of Awakeri's
soccer teams on Saturday.
In the 13th grade Private Asset Awakeri Aces showed good team combinations,
as well as individual skill to beat Tarawera Medical Centre Kawerau 5 - 0. Cameron
Rio-Kumeroa had a strong game in goal, while Thomas Attewell earned player of
the day for his efforts. Jaiden Ibbetson (4) and Guy Kamphorst were the scorers,
and Terri-Anne Hollis came close a number of times.
The CJ McIndoe's Awakeri Dragons played well in patches against Ohope Blue Socks
in the 13th grade. Unfortunately some key defensive errors let their opponents
score some soft goals. Dragons never stopped trying and to their credit, replied
with a well worked goal, finished off by Liam Richards. Player of the day was
Shaun Musgrave who made some great tackles. Caleb Sheather and Pete Dowden also
played strongly. The final score was 6 -1 to Ohope.
Jim Saddlery Awakeri Knights had a good outing against Opotiki Natives in the
11th grade. Excellent positional play set the scene for goal scorers Samuel
Burgess, Kurt Turpie and Toby Kirkpatrick, with Burgess named player of the
day. Joshua Klein-Ovink made some top saves in goal, and he combined well with
defenders Brooke Theobald and Carrie Fynn.
A Nikoli Christensen hat-trick earned him player of the day for Awakeri Jets
in the 9th grade against Saints. Jets ran out the winners 4 - 2, with Caleb
Carter the other scorer. Jamie Arrol, Tiann Brownless and Shane Hope were busy
in the middle of the park.
In the 8th grade premier division, Awakeri Tigers beat Otakiri 4 - 2. Aaron
Fretwell held his position very well on the wing and sent in some good crosses
to set up chances, which Lucas Schlepers (2), Joshua Ruiter and Logan Wood turned
into goals.
Awakeri Sharks had a good game against Paroa in the 8th grade 1st division,
Paroa winning 4 - 1. Jared Turvey earned player of the day for trying hard and
sticking to his position.
Glorious autumnal sunshine welcomed Awakeri Rovers in their 6th grade fixture
on Saturday. Sustained hard work by all players earned Rovers a comfortable
5 - 0 victory at Thornton School. Good goalkeeping by Samantha Eivers in the
first half, and Jacob Davis in the second half, kept the Thornton team out.
The goal scorers were player of the day Danyon Arrol (2), Jacob Davis, Cody
Baker-Bragg and Lachlan Butler.
Awakeri T-Rexes also played Thornton in the 6th grade and lost 6 - 0. Player
of the day Zoe Bennett did great work in goal.
Awakeri Rockets had a fantastic 6th grade game against Otakiri Pukekos, coming
away with a good win. Their player of the day was Liam McCormick, who impressed
with his energy.