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12th June 2010
With inspiration from the Football World Cup starting off, Awakeri's
soccer teams enjoyed their games on Saturday, their goal keepers to the fore.
Awakeri Get Fresh Sharks had tough game in the 11th grade premier division,
against the Whakatane Magpies, in front of a large vocal group of onlookers
on Saturday. Once again Sharks played a game of two halves, starting strongly
in the first half but allowing the Magpies to come back in the second. The game
finishing in a 2 - 2 draw. The goal scorers for the Sharks were Sean Boots Young
and Quest Tipping. The player of the day was awarded to goal keeper Lucas Schlepers,
who England might want to take a look at!
A heroic goalkeeping performance from Lachlan Butler could not keep out a determined
Te Teko team who ended two goals up over the Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons
in the 9th grade premier division on Saturday. The supporters were treated to
fine display from Butler, highlighted by a double save at close quarters. It
was not all one way traffic, with Finn Spod working hard in midfield to create
chances for strikers Centreece Baker and Liam McCormick. Strong runs from Cody
Bragg kept the Te Teko defenders busy, but the Dragons couldn't get the final
pass to stick. With time running out, Awakeri launched more attacks and the
opposition managed to score a game-clinching goal.
Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri Incredibles played Ohope Dynamites in the 8th
grade premier division, losing 9 - 0. Kyla McGuire was the player of the day.
She was excellent in defence, putting pressure on the attackers and diverting
goals.
Performance Zone Awakeri Wild Cats had another fantastic battle in the 8th grade
1st division, against Whakatane Panthers. Wild Cats lost 2 - 1 but the parents
and coach are loving seeing the girls get stuck in and giving it their all.
Taryn Forbes was outstanding on defence for Wild Cats, and without her things
could have been very different. Sophie Lawrence and Stacie Martin, who are new
to the team, are really trying hard. Tara van Beekhuizen scored the goal and
had a strong all round game.
In the 7th grade, Private Asset Management Awakeri Aces started slowly against
K-Town Cruisers. Aces put in a better second half, with player of the day Reaf
Bruce making some fantastic saves in goal. He was ably assisted by Lilly Du
Toit, who was also in good form. Cruisers won the game 7 - 0.
The Awakeri Comets 7th grade game against Ohope Stormtroopers was a very well
matched affair, with both teams having plenty of opportunities. Unfortunately
for Awakeri, a goal in each half meant that Ohope came out as 2 - 0 winners.
Player of the day Jake Boyce played fearlessly in the Comets' goal, saving a
number of good attempts by Ohope. At the other end of the field the Comets played
some good challenging football and were unlucky not to score.
Awakeri Warriors played Ohope Mustangs in the 7th grade. Zalea Tipping was excellent
in goal, keeping the score to 1 - nil at half time. Warriors had some good shots
at goal, with the whole team attacking and defending well. Caleb Keightley was
the player of day.
Both teams played well in an exciting 6th grade match between Awakeri Angels
and Private Asset Management Awakeri Jets. Both teams had good chances, with
the Jets winning 2 - 1. Haylee Schuler and Sadie van Beekhuizen played well
again, with Sadie scoring her fifth goal of the season for the Angels. Kaleb
Muggeridge and Kieron Butler were the Jets scorers. Olivia Sheaff made some
great saves in goal for Angels. A well deserved player of the day for Angels
went to Ayla Rowe, while the Jets nominated new player Kaedyn Portsmouth.
Also in the 6th grade, the Awakeri Dolphins lost against Te Teko Korimako 3
- 1. Their player of the day went to Cody Hutchings, for his great determination
and defensive support. Regan Henderson scored the goal for the Dolphins.