Under 13’s vs Bayside 13’s - Oct 24th 2015

The under 13’s travelled to play Bayside on Saturday in a game that would see the home side crowned Champions of the Lisa Evans League, 2015.

Strollers went into the game hoping to spoil the party, but it was a day to forget for our girls as the home side showed why they have gone the entire season unbeaten with a convincing display of clinical finishing and stout defending.

Bayside started the game very strong, using quick, crisp passing coupled with strength and determination to work the Stroller’s defence.  Brodie Clark was replaced early on after a robust tackle from a Bayside midfielder saw her pick up an injury.

Despite going in 4-0 down at half time and with two injured players, our girls still tried to get their passing game going and things started to improve a little as they got back to doing what they are good at.  It was all in vain however, as Bayside put Strollers to the sword in the second half with a relentless display of attacking football to score a further five goals and show why they are champions.

Both goalkeepers helped their team mates out on numerous occasions, and on another day either team could have scored a lot more.  Despite the scoreline, our ‘keeper Daniela Florez made save after save to keep the score line down to single figures.

There were lessons to be learned from this game for our girls and they will be stronger for it in the long term.  This result was a blip in what has been a truly remarkable first competitive season.

Well done to Bayside 13’s on winning the League and the League Cup double.  Our girls are now spurred on to do similar next season.

Final score: Bayside 9-0 Strollers