Under 13’s vs Kinross Colts

Despite this fixture originally being drawn as an away game for our under 13’s, it ended up being played at our Overstenton home due to a half marathon being run in Kinross on the day of the match.

Our girls started a bit slower than their usual high tempo and they had to be alert against a pacey Kinross team early on. The opposition took the lead early in the match but this wake up call spurred the Strollers in to life and Shannon Reekie managed to equalise before half time.

Strollers changed their keeper at half time and, with that, a change to the game plan as well – with the girls giving a much stronger showing in the second half.  Ynes Kerr scored goal of the match, and potentially goal of the season, with a strike from a defensive position that found it’s way into the top corner of the Colt’s net to put the Strollers 2-1 up.

Kerys Blythe worked well up front, with support from Denver Hopkins, Brodie Clark and Betheney Scott – with Blythe getting a second half hat-trick.  Betheney Scott, playing outfield for the match instead of her usual position in goals, got herself a goal by following up a rebound and ended up in the back of the net with the ball.

Denver Hopkins found a lot of space on the wing in the second half and went on to score two goals. In defence, Courtney Porter and Emma Swanson pulled together – managing to limit Kinross Colts’ attacks to a minimum. Despite the slow start, our girls got back to doing what they are good at and saw the match finish 8-1. Credit has to be given to Kinross, however, who showed good strength and pace throughout their midfield and all their girls worked hard for the entire match.