Match Report
Semi Final 2
30 July 2022
AJAX v Oakleigh
In a knockout final it was going to be a tough day for the girls, with many of the team away we were struggling to get numbers on the park. We could only get 16 girls together including a couple who were injured but determined to try and help the cause.
Kicking against a very strong breeze in the first quarter, we defended grimly and did ok to just concede 2 goals against an in form Oakleigh side. The ball spent the best part of the quarter in our backline and Newitt, Amira, Grek, Burstin and Mrocki had their hands full.
We attacked in the 2nd quarter, but when Oakleigh moved the ball forward, the numbers started to tell. Our girls were working hard and in particular our mids were working overtime, with A Caplan, Shustin, Marget and J Caplan doing everything possible to counter the attacks.
The 2nd half mirrored the first. We never stopped trying, but in difficult conditions and short in numbers told at the end. Osrin and Goldman never stopped trying with Fleiszig, Hall, N Gabriel, Morgan and Micmacher doing their best on what was a tough day.
We were beaten by a better side on the day, but the girls are super determined to regroup and come back better next season and give it a red hot go.
Bests: A Caplan, Marget, Shustin, Goldman, Burstin, Amira, Newitt.
Whilst it was a difficult game and a disappointing finish, the girls did an incredible job qualifying in 3rd position on the ladder. We got games into many first-year players who all showed a lot of promise.
There are many people to thank for helping to put this season together, in particular Mandy Caplan, team manager extraordinaire (with help from Nathan!) assistants Zak Fleisher and Daniel Freed, parents (all of whom I enjoyed getting to know) who help out on a weekly basis and of course our Presidents Alida Lipton and Ronnie Lewis along with the committee.
Our leadership group consisting of co-captains Jess and Juz, together with Annelise, Hayley and Lindi all did an incredible amount of work with many meetings and even more Whats App conversations – there was never a dull moment. Lastly to Annette for her never-ending support, it’s much appreciated.
Bests: Burstin, Amira, Shustin, Goldman, Marget, A Caplan
Teams |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
AJAX |
0.0.0 |
0.0.0 |
0.0.0 |
0.1.1 |
Oakleigh |
2.3.15 |
5.6.36 |
6.9.45 |
7.12.54 |