Week 5 (16 May)
RESULT: Win 1-0
With the wind blowing an absolute gale the decision to run with it in the 1st half paid off within just 5 minutes of the whistle. A high ball lobbed over the defence gave Marshall the chance to sprint through collect the ball then shoot and after a bobble off the goal keeper we were up 1 – 0.
A number of chances, good control in the middle and some good keeping from Zac our lead maintained as we went into half time.
West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook came out firing in the second half with a number of early raids on our goals but with strong defence and more good work this time from Bailey in goals we continued to keep them goalless. With a couple of great chances in the second half, one from Brayson across the goals and another from Marshall just missing to the right, the boys were trying very hard to finish it off.
With a few minutes left the excitement on the side line was building and with a few late runs by WPHC the nerves were being tested. As the final whistle blew the very excited and stressed contingent of PHDSC players and parents were relieved to see our 1st win of season against a very strong and determined WPHC side.
This week’s player of the match went to Marshall Luke who made some great leads and ran on to the ball effortlessly to score 1 goal and create other great opportunities.