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June 21st 2008
The first win of the season for Veronica Hall's Awakeri
Wildhogs caused lots of excitement on the sideline of their game against Matata
Xtreme Team in the 9th grade on Saturday. Captain Dylan Hoefsloot grabbed an
early goal for the Wildhogs. However it needed some great saves by keeper Nicole
Theobald and a player of the day performance by Ronnie Martens in the midfield
to keep Matata out. Wildhogs won the game 1 - 0.
In the 15th grade, Awakeri had a top of the table clash with Whakatane. Both
teams started well, with some early chances. Whakatane got the early lead with
two goals. Awakeri had several one on one opportunities but couldn't quite put
them away. The two teams were evenly matched, with Awakeri having the better
of the play after half time, but Whakatane went on to win 4 - 0. Madison Constantine's
outstanding efforts in the back line earned him player of the day.
In the 13th grade, The Wrangler Awakeri Aces had some good spells against Ohope
Waves in a reasonably even game. Ash Roozendaal scored for Aces, but Waves took
the game 5 - 1. Player of the day Emma Bennett was determined in defence.
While CJ McIndoe Builders Awakeri Dragons had the 13th grade bye on Saturday,
they did beat Aces 2 - 0 in a closely fought midweek catch-up game. Their defence
started to gel together as a unit, and Mark Morrison scored the goals.
AB Contracting Awakeri Jets had an even game with Whakatane Sharks in the 11th
grade premier division. Caleb Robertshaw scored his first goal for Awakeri,
and Shane Hope was player of the day for another strong game in defence. Sharks
won the game 2 - 1.
In the 11th grade 1st division, Awakeri Knights were unlucky to lose to Allandale
Gunners. Knights put together some good passing moves, with player of the day
Robert Lengkeek showing out on the wing. Allandale won the game 1 - 0.
Performance Zone Awakeri Rangers lived up to their name in their 8th grade game
against Whakatane Panthers. Sound work from player of the day Lauren Baxter
set the foundation for a Quest Tipping hat-trick and a goal from Jayden Hoefsloot
and a 4 - 0 win.
Also in the 8th grade, Awakeri Mosquitoes had a great win against Whakatane
Tricky Chicks. Keely Forbes stood out in defence, with a player of the day performance.
Sean Young (2) and Jamie Findlay scored the goals to give Mosquitoes a 3 - 2
win.
In the 7th grade, Eastern Bay Property Maintenance Awakeri Rovers had to deal
with the two strong running and hard shooting girls up front for their Thornton
Pukekos opposition. A goal mouth melee led to Pukekos forcing the ball over
the line for a goal. Player of the day Jacob Hannan then made the save of the
season as pushed a screamer around the post to deny Pukekos a second. Rovers
were unlucky not to equalise in the last few minutes of the game. Pukekos won
the game 1 - 0.
Da Silva Awakeri Autos were slow to start in their 7th grade game against Saints
Spice Girls. Shannon Frost showed courage in her time as goalie, playing on
after being injured. Levi Dixon made some good runs, and Autos deserved better
than their 6 - 0 loss indicates.
In the 6th grade, Awakeri T-Rexes had a good 1 - 1 draw with Saints. Emily Julian
scored the goals and was named player of the day for T-Rexes.
Awakeri Rascals had their best game so far, when they beat Saints 2 - 0 in the
6th grade. Player of the day Ryan Magee was outstanding, while Chanel Crawley-Anderson
and Liam McCormick set up the goals with some good passing, causing lots of
excitement on the sideline!
Hi-Way Tyres Awakeri Young Guns played Te Teko in the 6th grade and played well
as a team against strong opposition. Young Guns had three close misses and named
Rylee Looney player of the day. Te Teko had a comfortable win.