July 4th 2009

The joy of playing in muddy conditions and a first win of the season for the 9th grade Awakeri Sharks team were the highlights of Saturday's soccer for the Awakeri club.
Performance Zone Awakeri Sharks had a good game with Otakiri Raiders, with plenty of scoring opportunities created. Sharks were thrilled to get a 3 - 0 win. The goal scorers were Quest Tipping (2) and Caleb Turnbull. The player of the day was Taylor Harte, who ran all game, covering the field.
Also in the 9th grade premier division, Awakeri Mosquitoes played Ohope Surfers in a very evenly matched game. Sean Young scored the goal for the Mosquitoes and was named player of the day. The final score was 2 - 1 to the Surfers. Jack Du Toit and Keeley Forbes also played very well for Mosquitoes.
In the 11th grade premier division, Energyscan Awakeri Wildhogs were unlucky to lose 1 - 0 to Matata. Jared Turvey had an outstanding game, keeping his position very well. He gave several brilliant passes from the wing and lots of crosses from the top corner. Marc Anderson got player of the day, with a dynamic performance in midfield. Joshua Powley read the game well in his first ever time in defence.
In the 11th grade 1st division, Janice Hendl Associates Awakeri Hawks had an awesome game against Allandale Gunners, grabbing a 2 - 1 win. Joshua Keightley earned player of the day with some excellent saves in goal. Kara Sanson and Tyrin Penberth also had good games with their tackling and passing skills shining. Christian Mattock-Prince and Tom Fretwell were the scorers.
Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri T-Rexes had a fun day at Thornton winning 1 - 0 in the junior girls' grade. Emily Julian scored the goal and played well setting up attacks and doing lots of work on defence. The player of the day was Tara van Beekhuizen, who actually volunteered to play for the other team. She was tireless in stopping T-Rexes attacking moves and had plenty of her own bursts up the field with all her team mates in hot pursuit!
Columbus Cafe Awakeri Angels played well in their junior girls' game against Opotiki Ringoes. Nicole Webb and Sadie Van Beekhuizen had some good runs up field. Lucy Webb got player of the day for playing well and never giving up.
In the 6th grade, Awakeri Warriors had a good muddy battle with Otakiri Hawks. Lilly Du Toit scored the goal for the Warriors, and Noah Robinson was player of the day.
Awakeri Fliers had an end to end 6th grade game with Allandale Rangers in the mud. Matthew Reihana-Asquith was player of the day for the Fliers. Ezra Young scored twice and the team came close several more times. Allandale won the game 5 - 2.
HTL Spreading Awakeri Midgets enjoyed their game in the mud with Otakiri Pukekos in the 7th grade. Great work in his half games in goal and on attack earned Ryan Magee player of the day. The Midgets defence all played hard in what turned out to be a 3 - 0 loss.
Also in the 7th grade, Awakeri Incredibles met a solid James Street Legends team. The Incredibles team shared player of the day honours for all battling on despite a lot of sickness. Both teams tried to avoid the mudhole! James Street won 5 - 0.
Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons had a hard fought battle with Saints Volcanoes in the 8th grade premier division. Saints led 2 - 1 at half time, and went on to win 4 - 1. Ruby Murphy's good positional play and tackling saw her named player of the day. Isaiah Davidson had a high work rate in the midfield and Cody Baker Bragg scored a good goal on the break.
In the 8th grade 1st division Awakeri Aces lost 1 - 0 to Ohope Pirates. Anika Schlepers was Aces' player of the day.


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