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U6 ? Vs U6 Ermington  B

Our third game of the season saw a vast improvement from all of the players. Bridie played an excellent defensive roll and made some phenomenal kicks that the smaller SSG field could barely contain. At times Will looked like he had the ball glued to his feet as he ran the ball past the opposition on numerous occasions. Lachlan glowered at the ball and showed it who was boss as he finally scored a goal. Thomas showed some class on the field, mixing it up in the pack. The player of the match this week was undoubtedly Kelsey who, after a shaky start in previous matches, decided to play hard this week and made some excellent offensive and defensive contributions. She showed that she has a real talent for the game which will only improve as she plays more. Well done, guys.

U6 Parramatta City Vs U6 Ermington  B 

We finally had our second game (in 6 weeks) and what a game it was. For a new team of young, fresh talent these guys showed that they can kick off better (and more often) than any other team. 

This week’s game saw the team enhanced by the presence of Lachlan who showed us, and Parramatta City, just what he is made of. He powered through the opposition on numerous occasions and should have scored, only narrowly missing each time. With a little bit more practice he should be hitting the net more often than a blind tennis player.

Will, or should I say Will O’the Wisp, dazzled the opposition with his lovely footwork. He weaved and dodged like a seasoned boxer, in and out, putting the ball through holes, playing forward and back. Will scored a lovely goal off of a Bridie kick off and was awarded perfect scores from the sideline judges for his dazzling smile.

Bridie’s kicking is getting better with each training session; the field is barely big enough to cope with her powerful boot. She mucked in when mucking in was required and enjoyed the game in the crisp morning air. Tom tried hard during the game and drew numerous cheers from blood relations and associated team acquaintances on the side line while Kelsey made a brave effort to step onto the field and have a bit of a kick around.

The player of the match went to Lachlan for his powerful and assertive efforts. Well done!

In five weeks we have only had one match. Between rain and the school holidays, we have been forced to keep our little monkeys on the sideline. This week would have seen the debut of our newest recruit Lachlan. Unfortunately the other team has now dropped out of the competition completely. This is the same club that caused all of the draws to be changed because they desperately wanted into our competition. Now they have dropped out and we are left without a game. Thanks for nothing. End rant.

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Match cancelled due to

rain nourishing the green earth.

We will play someday.

Forfeited due to lack of players. They really shouldn’t schedule matches in the school holidays.

U6 Granville Kewpies Vs U6 Ermington  B

It is a hard life being a little kid. You have just gotten used to kindergarten or preschool and now your parents expect you to get up early on a Saturday morning and kick a ball around. At least you get to wear a nice red uniform while you do it. And there are treats at half time. And the little goals are really cute and not too far away. Maybe it’s not so bad after all.

Our first small sided game proved to be quite interesting. Bridie, Kelsey, Rebecca (borrowed from the C team), Julie and Will took to the field in good spirits. All of the players, dashing in their uniforms, shook hands (”Why do we have to shake their hands?”) and the game was on.

It was our very first real game and it was a hard one. Playing soccer, with all of it’s rules, can be very confusing. Run here, run there, stand back a little bit, your going the wrong way, the whistle has blown and that means stop. You get the ball and start running with it only to have it taken off of you, then you have to run the other way and get it again. But that doesn’t really matter because the coach for the Kewpies has a magic spray bottle and he’ll spray water on your face (I really need to get me one of them).

Kelsey played an very vigilant game keeping the center of the field well guarded and the ball under close scrutiny. Bridie got into some action early on in the game and finished with a smile on her face. Will played the entire game without a break, making some dazzling runs and generally getting into every play. Julie showed a dangerous level of enthusiasm for the ball and made several shots at goal only to narrowly miss each time. Rebecca bought her natural grace onto the field, ran hard and really moved the ball around.

In the final minute of the match we scored two goals. Little Will made a beautiful run up the field and was rewarded this time with some net. His beaming smile said that it was all worthwhile and he deserved his player of the match award. Rebecca got a thank you present for playing for us by getting a goal as well. Yes, Granville did get some goals against us. I actually don’t know how many. I don’t care. It was all about that last minute. That little glimpse of something great; the chance of a possibility. I think it will be a long road, but it is all about the journey.