There were only a few games to report on this week with lots of our players away representing Geelong Hockey Association at the Victorian Junior Country Championships. Congratulations and well done to the 46 Newtown members who were involved as players, coaches and team managers. Read more….
Highlights of the round included a fantastic game of ‘keepings off’ with some excellent passing for the U6 Joeys. The U10 teams are continuing to show great understanding and hockey smarts! And it was a very entertaining game between the two U12 teams – Newtown was always going to be the winner!
There were no fixtured games for the U14 and U17 teams due to the Junior Country Championships. And there were no games played for any of the senior teams due to low player availability forcing forfeits – 1 in our favour, 2 against.
We will be back this week and giving it our best efforts!
Under 10 Stead Park
Newtown Strikers vs Kardinia 0-6
U/10 Strikers were up against the top-of-the-table Kardinia team in Round 5. Amazing defensive skills were on show by Edward and Felix during the first half, with some fantastic clearances by Edward and a great save in front of goal by Felix. Harry’s passes and tackles in the middle of the ground were excellent, and James put the heat on the Kardinia defence up in our forward half. Edward had an epic shot on goal halfway through the first half that missed by only a whisker! Great team defence, including excellent pressure from Thomas and Henry, kept Kardinia to just one goal at halftime whilst Felix was unlucky to miss from a late run up forward with Harry in support.
Kardinia came out all guns blazing in the second half, scoring a couple of early goals. Dot’s excellent positioning and great work at picking up a player saved at least one certain goal, but unfortunately the goals did keep coming for Kardinia. Result was 6-0 to Kardinia in the end, but the scoreline doesn’t really reflect the magnificent effort by our team.
Under 10 Lloyd Reserve
Newtown Rockets vs Newtown Spirit 0-3
There were 5 players today for Rockets: Austin, Elspeth, Harry, Nora and Tom. We also had Will fill in for us the whole game.
Fantastic work out on the field for round 5, keeping sticks on the ground and great passing to each other with good runs into the goal area. After half time the team spread out better and stuck to their positions more. The team were better at calling out to each other and making space when their teammates had the ball. There was lots of running and passing. Claire mentioned that we need to remember to stop the ball before we run on.
There was no score for Rockets this game and Spirit scored 3 goals. Well done Spirit.
Thanks Will for filling in, you had a great game.
Another good game Rockets, you are getting better and better each week!
Newtown Spirit vs Newtown Rockets 3-0
Newtown Spirit played Newtown Rockets last Saturday morning. Spirit had a great start to the game, winning several short corners. Hugo scored first and soon after Leon scored his first goal of the season.
Tess and Saskia provided a wall up front, stopping the Rockets moving the ball through the field. Hayden and Hugo made several runs down the right side of the field, and then made great passes across goal to Leila. Hugo scored our third goal late in the game. It was a great team performance.
Newtown Dynamos vs Newtown Rebels 2-7
The first half saw a dominant Rebels team really pushing the Dynamos with 5 goals scored. The Dynamos defense was really under pressure. Edward put in some hard work stopping the attacking play. Kiarah was doing very well in defense and Miriam showed some strong play in the forward line.
We could see that Dynamos were growing their awareness around short corner defense. The whole team was very enthusiastic in their corner roles with everybody getting a turn at each position.
A nice pass from Eliza to Edward resulted in a goal not longer after the Rebels scored. Great team recovery and goal!
Second half: Rebels were again pushing hard however the excellent defense from Flynn and Kiarah stopped numerous attacking plays. Flynn did a wonderful defense job throughout bravely facing the Rebels on attack.
Two goals were scored by Rebels and the game ended with an awesome goal to Dynamos from a short corner. Eliza passed out to Edward. Edward passed in to Flynn who had positioned in front of the goals resulting in a superb team goal.
It was great to see some of the corner technique from Wednesday night training get used by both teams.
Newtown Rebels vs Newtown Dynamos 7-2
What a fabulous team effort from Rebels this week, they played Dynamos and won 7-2. With Charlie away this week the rest of the team had to step up their attack. Harry was on fire this week, running hard with some great tackling, sharp passes and he scored 5 goals. Freddie got involved early in some great tackles and Beatrix showed off her defence skills as well as setting up a great goal in the first half. Florence did a great job listening to the coach, moving herself into space and pushing the ball out wide.
In the second half Abby came out running hard, getting into some great tackles, and winning the ball. As always Caspar showed his defence skills, great passes, and scored 2 goals, most notable though is his great team spirit. It was impressive to see each member of the team step up this week and really work together, brilliant teamwork Rebels!
Under 12
Newtown Strikers vs Newtown Spirit 4-2
A well fought 4-2 win, making it 5 wins in row. It was pleasing to see the team starting to pass to players all over the field which gave rewards for effort for the players who maintained their field position. Mitchell, Eliza and Eddy linked up well all game down the wing which generated a lot of attacking plays. Special mention to Fraser who managed to score his first ever goal.
Newtown Spirit vs Newtown Strikers 2-4
Strikers got off to a great first half with two well taken goals and an own goal to capitalise on their good passing game and territory. Spirit got into attack once before half time with Chelsea and Jack combining for a well taken goal for Jack.
The second half was more even and Spirit counter attacked down Georgia’s wing with some great attacks. Jack finished off an attack with a great goal to close the margin. A late goal for Strikers sealed an entertaining game.
Division 1 Women
Newtown Falcons vs Torquay 0-5 (forfeit)
Division 2 Women
Newtown Strikers vs Torquay 0-5 (forfeit)
Division 2 Men
Newtown Falcons vs Torquay 5-0 (forfeit)
