21/08/2016
Saturday 20 August. Scorpions vs Wakehurst Lions at Boondah Reserve.
The final match of the season saw the kids raring to go and ready to make the most of their last 30 minutes of play. The scorpions team one saw some tough opposition in their last match of the season, and it will probably go down as one of the best. The Lions were a very skillful team, and the scorpions needed to be on fine form, which luckily they were. All of the players settled into their usual positions, with Eva and Mia up front, Dan in defence, and Zac and Cameron in midfield. There was some great football being played by everybody, with excellent passing and solo efforts. Zac scored a great long shot just before half time but the lions surged into a 3-1 lead. The second half was very closely fought but with a lot of grit and determination, and with the aid of the longest second half in soccer history, the scorpions managed to score 2 late goals and equalize, to the delight of the crowd. Final score 3-3.
Team two were a little slow of the mark but they picked up pace against the Lions who were a worthy opponent. The Lions were quick to score with a scrabble by the team securing their first and second goals within the first few minutes of play. The Scorpions responded, and some magnificent passing by Eamon and Xander resulted in a goal for the home team. The away team kept the pressure on the Scorpions, but a save by Xander and some solid defensive play by Jake and Tim denied the Lions another goal. The 2nd half started with a bang, the Lions taking a 4th goal almost from the opening ball, but Blake was on fire, with a run from one end of the pitch to the other followed by another goal for the home team. The battle continued through the final 5 minutes of play, seeing both teams take a goal each (including a 2nd for Blake!). A fitting end to the season, the score line being a close 5 β 3 to the opposition.