Div 2

One goal winners (Bats 1-0 Sydney Uni)

After subjecting Normanhurst to two crushing defeats last week, we decided to go a little easier on Sydney Uni yesterday – after all, one goal is enough to get the three points. With Sam still out, Jane suffering from a ‘charley horse’ (see Google or Dena for translation), and Caz pulling a muscle early on, Dena shuffled our pack with Erin going to sweeper, and Anna pushing forward from midfield.

Despite a dominant first-half performance, all we had to show for it was a rattled crossbar, courtesy of Alice. The half-time team talk was all about pushing Devon and Alice further forward, to ensure we capitalised on our pressure. Knowing that a win could put us as high as second place was added motivation.

The second half brought a fantastic shut out performance from our defence, with Erin and Jen pushing forward when possible to add to our attacking options, and Tex and Cara keeping the Sydney Uni forwards quiet. Angie ‘twinkle toes’ Whitmore had another great game in midfield, along with Kerry ‘corner queen’ Fluhr, Anna ‘miss consistency’ Kearns, Nicky ‘crossing queen’ Aldridge, Michelle ‘flick fiend’ McMahon, and Sue ‘touchline terrier’ Ellem. Up front, Devon’s headers and flick-ons caused endless problems for the Sydney Uni defence, and provided some good chances for Alice and her speedy running. The pressure finally told when Devon was on hand to turn in a low cross at the far post (sorry, I can’t remember who supplied the cross, but we all know that assists are just as important as goals! J). Cue major sideline celebrations!! We held out for the last part of the game to boost our chances of a finals berth. Nice work Batties!

Written by Jane

Div 4

If only we played a 75 minute game (Bats 2-2 Putney Rangers)

Oh how I need someone else to write the Match Report this week. I am so heart broken with the draw that I cannot bring myself to write down the details so I have to summarise.

7th minute – Awesome goal by Emily Shrubb

30th minute – Awesome goal by Emily Shrubb

75th minute penalty shot given to Putney for a Bat ‘not playing the ball’.

76th minute Bats 2-1 Putney

80th minute Putney get a lucky one in.

Now let me go cry in the corner.

Written by Suz