WOMEN’S RESULTS
U14’s - vs Adelaide Olympic
The importance of this match cannot be understated. We were 4pts clear of Adelaide Olympic at the top of the table. A win for us would effectively end their season. A win for them would put us under extraordinary pressure for the remainder of the season as we wouldn’t be able to drop a single point. Yikes!
We concentrated on second efforts and competitiveness during the week at training. Playing various types of 4 v 4 scratch matches in a tournament style to get the girls hungry. It must have worked because we were on song from the first whistle with our passing and back up play of the highest quality. We employed our tried and tested 4-4-2 formation against Olympic who reverted to a 5-3-2. It made the middle of the park and their central defence congested and while we played most of that first half in our attacking half, we couldn’t get many clear cut chances on goal. Apuk Baak ran on to a fantastic thru ball but the keeper charged out to make a fantastic save noting Apuk had just scored a hat trick the week before with the same move. Helen Constance had a lobbed shot at goal hit the crossbar, but other than that, only half chances were created despite the fantastic passing.
Second half saw us lose our composure and structure at the back. We became jittery as Olympic upped the tempo and had control and so for 10-15 minutes, we were under the pump. Unfortunately we made one unforced error at the back that resulted in a shot on goal that Maddison Machin saved, but the parried ball was then tapped into the net.
There were 25 minutes remaining and I told the girls before the game that conceding a goal first doesn’t change what needs to be done. How many goals do we expect or want to score? 2? 3? Well conceding one doesn’t change that objective. The girls shrugged off the bad play and goal and took back control and we harassed and harassed until a cross from Acacia Baggendorf resulted in a shotgun of a shot from Helen Constance and the equaliser was ours on 56 minutes. We pushed hard over the remaining 14 minutes to get the winner, but to no avail. A final score of 1-1 matches the 1-1 draw we had earlier in the year when Adelaide Olympic visited us. Across 4 matches, pre-season and league, we finish with a 1-2-1 record against them. The Olympic coach spoke to the girls after the game and let them know how good they are, a great gesture from an opposition coach.
We remain top with that 4 point buffer.
We haven’t lost since March.
We still aren’t there yet, but today the girl’s showed maturity and professionalism beyond their years.
Best players? So many great performances. Lisa David, Keira Bowes, Pendeza Mabilo and Nimiska Sirwal were impregnable at the back. Helen Constance was everywhere doing everything. Apuk Baak’s defensive work today as a striker was outstanding, really outstanding. Isla Kain chased and chased. Acacia Baggendorfn had a good first half, amazing second half.
Bring on Barossa United.
Patriot Girl Power!!!
Div 2 - vs Modbury Vista
The last time these two sides met, the Lady Patriots had to fight hard and sneak away with all three points. Heading into Round 13, the objective was simple once again—to claim another vital three points.
It was a cold start, but the winter sun soon made its presence felt. There was early confusion before kick-off as both teams took the field wearing white shirts and white socks, with only the shorts distinguishing the sides—Lady Patriots in maroon and Modbury Vista in black.
The breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Glodie found the back of the net with a composed finish to give the Lady Patriots a deserved 1–0 lead. Shortly after, play was stopped as Modbury Vista changed their playing strips, giving both teams an unexpected opportunity for a quick hydration break.
Rosanna came within inches of doubling the advantage with a thunderous strike that crashed against the crossbar. It was the kind of effort that leaves you wondering if the bar is still shaking.
The Lady Patriots took their 1–0 lead into the halftime break, knowing there was still plenty of work to do.
The second half couldn’t have started any better. Within moments of the restart, the Patriots capitalised on a Modbury Vista miskick, with Priscilla pouncing to fire home and extend the lead to 2–0.
With the visitors pushing hard to get back into the contest, the Lady Patriots stood tall. Linh and Kali were immense in defence, producing crucial tackles and showing great composure under pressure as Vista created several dangerous attacks.
It was a physical contest filled with battles, bumps and bruises, but the Lady Patriots showed their resilience to hold on for another important victory.
This was a complete team performance from start to finish. From the goalkeeper, through the defensive line, midfield and into the forwards, every player contributed to the result. It was a disciplined, hardworking display where everyone played their part, showing the unity, commitment and determination that have become the trademark of this Lady Patriots side.
Full Time:
Lady Patriots 2 – 1 Modbury Vista
The three points see the Lady Patriots move to within touching distance of top spot, sitting just behind the league leaders on goal difference. Another determined team performance keeps the promotion dream well and truly alive.
Div 4 - vs Salisbury Inter
A late 8 15 pm kick off saw the ladies stand up against the women in blue and black stripes at Ramsey Park tonight.
Whistle goes and the game becomes a slogfest very quickly with the action unfortunately at our end. We just didnt get going and Inter basically camped in our half for a large % of the first 30 minutes and within this time block we conceded a goal.
It hurt even more when we gifted it to them with an own goal which compounded our issues during the 1st half. 1/2 time talk generated the obvious same old issues whereby the coach admitted he was not angry just very disappointed.
Today as I compile i have to smile at the title if we had to give it a title it would be one that says a game of two halves.
That sounds awfully familiar.....
Am not going to harp on about the talking increase,the desire increased and the work rate increased together with the increase of talking and supporting the player with the ball.
Ohhhhhhhh I just did !!!!!!!
It sounds so obvious doesn't it girls ?
The last 15 Minutes was the best I have witnessed this season.
There's 900 minutes left on the playing arena this season. How many minutes will we show our desire and commitment out of that number
Oh yea forgot to say. We won 2 goals to 1
Funny isn't it that when we show what we can do the results go our way.?
A special mention to Leanne who ended up 2nd best to studs shown by an Inter player.
Let's show our support by chasing her up and see how shes feeling this weekend.
I finish this report with one last item !!!! Our captains idea to take the team song down to Leanne who was being loaded into the car.
That was a class act.!!!!
Seeya Wednesday girls. Its no secret the Wednesdays have being hugely disappointing !!!!!
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JUNIOR RESULTS RECAP
vs Sturt Lions
U12’s:
Everything to play for today, a win would see us jump two spots and finish the season positively. Unfortunately we didn’t show up at all. We were flat, not prepared to do the hard work and the end result showed just that, halftime we asked ourselves to show some fight and our second half was much better for the positive. 0-7 loss
U13’s:
We aimed to put our stamp on the game early today, as we are a good chance of seeing Sturt in the finals.
The lads responded and created some chances early, but were unlucky to not score.
We kept the pressure on and a great counter saw us score our first.
We went into the break 2-0 up.
Sturt came hard in the second half, but the lads held strong and weathered the pressure well with some superb defending and countered well creating chances.
The game ended 2-0 up with once again leaving a couple behind.
U14’s:
The boys seemed a little unsettled this morning and against an in form opponent conceded early to go down 0-1 in the first five minutes.
We eventually managed to get the game back into our terms, equalising before half time.
In the second half, the boys lifted their intensity, which enabled them to take control of the game, coming out 4-2 victors.
U15’s:
We started a little sluggish for the first 10 mins - Sturt had certainly come to play - but once we gained control of the game and started knocking it around we looked good. 4 goals up at halftime and we were in complete control. 3 injuries had us a bit short on personnel. The four U14s who played for us were excellent and we controlled the second half but couldn’t add any more to the scoreboard. Final score 4-0 win. Awesome to keep another clean sheet!!
U16’s:
We started well scoring a great goal early, then added a second to be 2-0 up at halftime. Second half started great scoring 2 early goals, but then we lost our shape and started to hold onto the ball too much, which allowed Sturt to score a couple against the run of play. Disappointed to concede 3 but happy to finish 6-3 winners.
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MATCH RESULTS
vs Para Hills Knights
First Team 2-4 W
Reserves 5-0 L
U18’s postponed
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