WOMEN’S RESULTS
U14’s:
Our biggest challenge at the moment is complacency. We finished an excellent run of matches against the top sides where we managed to secure 3 wins and a draw from 4 outings. That has kept us 2 points clear on top of the table. We now have a 4 game run against teams in the bottom 3. Sadly, West Adelaide had to forfeit last round due to player availability, so we had a week off, not always good, before taking on Tea Tree Gully at home. While we were right to be confident, being too confident can lead to embarrassing results.
Unfortunately I think the girls did get ahead of themselves and the first 20 minutes of the match was a mixture of clumsy passing and positioning, lack of chasing at times and a shocking run of 6 or 7 offsides in the first half alone. After a number of misses or shots that lacked power, we managed to scramble a ball out of the penalty area to Acacia Baggendorf who pumped it home from 45 degrees about 10 metres out from goal. The team lifted and 6 minutes later, Lisa David, playing at left back, took the ball from our own half down the left wing, cutting in, getting past 2 or 3 players herself, before slamming the ball home from 20m out. Helen made it 3-0 on HT and we were finally in control of what had been an otherwise dour affair.
Second half saw the game slide more and more in our favour. Apuk Baak pounced twice in the first 6 minutes to make it 5-0 and from there we took total control and did as we pleased. Shristy Ramdam, our defensive midfielder, was given time up front and within a few minutes of coming on chested a cross from Elsa Nitereka about 15m out straight in front, side stepped a defender and ran on goal and pumped it home to make it 6-0. That was Shristy’s first goal of the season and the girls came from all corners of the ground to celebrate. Best friend, Pendeza Mabilo, running and jumping on her from a great height!
Nimiska Sirwal, normally playing in the heart of defence, played attacking midfield and scored a brace in the 57th and 61st minute to make it 8-0. Matiyah Ocampo, who trained like a demon midweek, was back on the scoring sheet making it 9-0 and Leilah Kaneza, who had dominated the game but couldn’t buy a goal the previous 40 minutes, finally made a run through a pack of players and slotted home her first and our 10th on 69 minutes.
To win 10-0 was honestly unexpected. Keeping a clean sheet was what pleased me the most though.
Kudos to Maddi Machin, Lisa David (best on ground), Nimiska Sirwal, Keira Bowes, Savannah Balawakula and Pendeza Mabilo who were rock solid at the back for the vast majority of the game. Special mention to Acacia Baggendorf who went from right wing to left back in the second half and performed amazingly. Firepower remains impressive. In 13 matches, Apuk Baak, Helen Constance and Liya Ratthanachan have 13 goals, Leilah Kaneza 12 goals, Acacia Baggendorf 10 goals and Matiyah Ocampo 9 goals. Of the 16 girls in the squad, 13 girls have scored goals.
11-1-1. The girls stay top. Let’s keep it that way!
Patriot Girl Power!!!
- Chris Bowes
Div 2:
After a well-earned week off, the Lady Patriots returned to the pitch refreshed and ready to make a statement. The break gave the squad a chance to regroup, reset, and refocus following a busy run of fixtures.
The last time these two sides met, the Lady Patriots claimed a convincing 4–0 victory at the start of the season. This time, the team arrived with the same intent.
From the first whistle, the Lady Patriots had one goal in mind – finding the back of the net. The football on display was outstanding, with excellent movement off the ball, sharp passing, composed build-up play, quick transitions, and constant communication across the park. Every player contributed, and the team’s confidence and chemistry were on full display.
It was a complete team performance, with every player buying into the game plan and playing for one another. The work rate, unselfishness, and quality across the pitch reflected exactly what this group is capable of.
Goal Scorers:
* Glodie – 4
* Samantha – 3
* Georgette – 3
* Linh – 2
* Charlotte – 2
* Belyse – 1
* Rosanna – 1
* Skye – 1
* Riziki – 1
* Susanna – 1
* Scarlett – 1
Final Score: Western Strikers 0 – 21 Lady Patriots
A clinical display from start to finish saw the Lady Patriots produce one of their best performances of the season. The result reflected the team’s hard work, commitment, and willingness to play for each other. A fantastic response after the week off, and a performance the squad can be proud of as they look ahead to the next challenge.
- Scott Mathews
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JUNIOR RESULTS RECAP
U13’s vs Para Hills
The lads played Para Hills in a catch up game.
We spoke about starting strong and put pressure on Para Hills early, which the lads did.
Para did well in defence to choke us up, but we held strong and were awarded with a great goal.
From there we pushed and pushed and pushed, but couldn't get another and we finished the game 1-0 up, but strongly believed we left a couple out there.
Great clean sheet effort with the defence preventing a single on target shot.
U14’s vs South Adelaide
Boys played South Adelaide away today. Boys played really well moved the ball around well and kept composed throughout the whole game we missed few opportunities where we should of capitalised on but we took the win 2-0 so very happy to take the win and clean sheet.
U16’s vs Port Pirates
A catch up game today, boys were very good and we were camped in their half for most of the game. We didn’t take our chances though and let them back in after half time at 2-1, but from there we ran away 4-1 winners.
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