Wendouree started the game strongly and after the 2nd short corner William set up the shot for Isaac to score the first goal. Adam, Russell and Zenith worked effectively through the middle to set up Isaac’s second goal. Balaklava gathered strength and applied themselves with more force and commitment. Wendouree responded to this with some great tackling involving Chad, Rebecca and Kym. Spectators enjoyed watching some great stick work on the field. Josh in goalie prevented Balaklava from scoring with some very fancy foot work, kicking the ball out of Balak’s attack. Wendouree worked well together in the first half of this match keeping the half time score at two – nil.

The second half began with Adam moving quickly into a leading position to get the ball into Wendo’s attack. Alex and Peter ran well in the wings providing reliable support to keep the ball in the Wendo’s attack. Samuel, Chad and Alex had several attempts at goal during this half but were unsuccessful at scoring. Rebecca, Kym and Alex were strong in defence and kept returning the ball back into Wendo’s attack but neither team scored during this half and the final score was two – nil.

Burra 2 d Springstown 0

It was a tale of two goalies when these two teams met on a brisk Clare morning, a veritable David and Goliath contrast between the goals. For the first time this season Springstown seriously struggled to get the ball over their centre line and spent the majority of the first half defending their circle, with Burra leading two nil when the half time whistle blew.

The inspirational half time words by the coaching team sent Springy’s out with much needed spring in their steps and a more attacking stance on the ball. They worked on their short passes and their communication and defence was more solid. However it was not enough and despite their improved attitude, they could not convert their few attempts at goal. Burra played really well and were simply the better team on the day. As Springstown player Tom E said “we were like yellow sheep, always bunching up together”

The Caltex Roadhouse Incentive award went to Angus McGregor.

Association Results

CLARE & DISTRICT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Results, June 28

No matches will be played in the Association next weekend as the State Junior Championships will be held in Adelaide. Well done to the Burra U14s for their first win of the season and the Burra U17s for a very competitive effort getting a draw in their game.

Under 14. Burra 2 d Springstown 0. Goals Burra – Jeff Harbour 2. Best: Burra – Alex Catt, Jeffery Harbour, Caleb Desmet. Springstown – Matthew Forrest, Thomas Forrest, Angus McGregor.

Wendouree 2 d Balaklava 0. Goals: Wendouree – Isaac Rosenzweig 2. Best: Wendouree – Russell Pawelski, Adam Busch, Alex Busch. Balaklava – Hedley Greenshields, Sarah Tiller, Bryce Chapman.

Under 17. Balaklava 2 d Donnybrook 0. Goals: Balaklava – Daniel Bowden 2. Best: Balaklava – Samuel tiller, Matthew Gates, Amber Greenshields. Donnybrook – Jake Mills, Simon Helbig, Josh Nourse.

Burra 3 drew with Springstown 3. Goals: Burra – Aaron Desmet 2, Liam Patience 1. Springstown – Russell Pawelski 2, Matthew Forrest 1. Best: Burra – John Robinson, Caleb Desmet, Aaron Desmet. Springstown – Russell Pawelski, Adam Taylor, Matthew Forrest.

WOMEN: Donnybrook 0 drew with Balaklava 0. Best: Donnybrook – Lizzie Murrie, Tanya Smith, Louise Thomas. Balaklava – Nancy Gates, Fiona Tiller, Tegan McPharlin.

Springstown 3 d Sevenhill 1. Goals: Springstown – Jayne Price, Julie Schofield, Bianca Grigg. Sevenhill – Chloe Dutschke. Best: Springstown – Zoe Yeatman, Jayne Price, Katrina Sanders. Sevenhill – Kat Hinze, Brooke Stockman, Ali Paulett.

MEN. Springstown 4 d Burra 0. Goals: Springstown – Stuart Squires, Luke Burge, Adam Squires, Mark Bastian. Best: Springstown – Derek Upton, Luke Burge, Adam Squires. Burra – Caleb Desment, John Robinson, Darren Sweet.

Balaklava 2 d Riverton 0. Goals: Balaklava – Dave McInerney, Kevin Marriott. Best Balaklava – Raf Battistessa, Dave McInerney, Trent Stewart. Riverton – Kelvin Tiller, Stewart Berry, Andrew Chapman.