Under 13’s first game after summer break

The under 13’s travelled through to Dunfermline to play Bayside 12’s in the first game back since the summer break.  As usual, Bayside were very welcoming and competed in a fair game of football on the day.

Our girls started slowly and looked a bit rusty with not having any training over the summer but managed to find their feet and opened the scoring after 18 minutes – Denver Hopkins getting the goal. Bayside worked hard to try and get back into the game but our midfield were working equally hard and with Rachel Lee using her pace she assisted Kerys Blythe who scored a further two goals before half time.

Despite leading 3-0 at the break the girls were given stern words due to their slow start.  Strollers kept their shape and picked up the pace of the game going into the second half, with quicker passing and better communication amongst each other. This lead to further goals by Betheney Scott, Brodie Clark and Ynes Kerr.  Kerys Blythe used her power and shooting from outside the box to get another two goals which took her tally to four for the day.

The Stroller’s defence had to work as hard as ever to thwart the regular quick attacks by Bayside, with Courtney Porter and Emma Swanson put through their paces throughout the game.

Daniela Florez stood strong in goal, saving several great strikes from the Bayside strikers in the second half. The numerous attempts by the opposition finally paid off as they got a goal back.  Despite this, the game ended 8-1 to the Strollers in what was a good workout and a terrific result in the first game back.