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August 22nd 2009
Team work paved the way for a good win for the Awakeri Soccer
Club's oldest team on Saturday. Murphy Brothers Awakeri Avatars were away to
Whakatane Devils in the 13th grade, and really played for each other. Player
of the day Jesse Ingle won a lot of ball with some good challenges. Zac Fretwell
turned the possession into goals, scoring five times, with Daniel Reeves adding
one more. Avatars won 6 - 2.
In the 11th grade, Janice Hendl & Associates Awakeri Hawks had a close game
against the Allandale Gunners. Aaron Fretwell earned player of the day for his
awesome ball skills. He managed to zip around the other players and set his
brother Tom Fretwell up for an excellent goal. Unfortunately Allandale were
awarded a penalty two minutes before the end and won the game 2 - 1.
Awakeri's two 9th grade premier teams met in another great tight contest. Both
teams - Awakeri Mosquitoes and Performance Zone Awakeri Sharks had a lot of
support on the sideline, with Sharks taking the honours this time, 2 - 0. Quest
Tipping was the goal scorer. Everyone played well, especially Taylor Harte,
Reece Hendl-Cox and Oliver Thompson in defence. Players of the day Elana Spod
and Petri Rautenbach never stopped running.
In the 8th grade 1st division Awakeri Aces lost 3 - 0 to Whakatane Tigers, with
Emma Paine player of the day.
HTL Spreading Awakeri Midgets played Saints Rebels in the 7th grade. Caleb Marshall
was player of the day for his hard work. Rylee Looney and Tylar Hall combined
well on attack too. Saints won the game 4 - 0.
In the 6th grade Awakeri Warriors played very well against Allandale Rangers.
Player of the day Lilly Du Toit made lots os good runs and scored a goal. Zalea
Tipping and Emma Hannan also scored, to grab a 3 - 0 win for Warriors.
Awakeri Fliers worked hard in their 6th grade game, against Saints Crusaders.
They had a solid first half but ran out of steam in the second half, with Saints
winning. Cambell Julian was player of the day for Fliers.
In the Junior Girls League Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri Wild Cats played well
against Thornton Reds, with some excellent passing and positional play by all
the Wild Cats. Their player of the day was Shana Penberth. The accuracy and
power in the shooting for goal was a highlight.
The Columbus Cafe Awakeri Angels tried hard but were outclassed by the Opotiki
Ringoes in the Junior Girls League. Alex Robbie tried hard in defence, with
help from Danielle Ruiter. Kate Gow tried hard in goal first half followed by
Nicole Webb in second half and was named player of the day.