16/08/2026
🆚 U7 Blue vs Strathalbyn A
📍 Woodside Oval
📅 15 August 2026
What a different kind of match for our U7 Blues today! With Strathalbyn arriving with only three players, our Warriors stepped up to help, rotating across to play for Strathalbyn in 10-minute blocks so everyone could enjoy a proper 5-a-side game. 🤝⚽
That meant our boys weren't just playing hard — they were adapting to different teammates, swapping sides and showing fantastic sportsmanship along the way. We were also joined by Will, who jumped straight into the action, did a brilliant job and helped make the game possible. Welcome, Will! 👏🌟
Despite all the swapping and changing, Woodside kept up the pressure and came away with a fantastic 4–0 win! 🎉
🌟 Player Highlights 🌟
🛡️ Alfie
What an effort from Alfie! On a muddy, wet and seriously slippery pitch, he pulled off a brilliant sliding goal save in the first half that helped keep Strathalbyn scoreless! 🌧️🛝⚽ He also took a knock to the tummy but showed plenty of determination and managed to play on. Tough stuff!
⚽ Jasper – 1 Goal
Usually known for his defensive strength, Jasper showed he can make an impact at the other end too! He found the back of the net with a fantastic goal, while continuing to bring his usual strength and determination wherever he was needed. 🛡️➡️⚽
⚡ Rory
Rory brought plenty of energy and attacking pressure before unfortunately picking up an injury that saw him sit out the final 15 minutes. He'd already put in a huge effort for the team, and we hope he's back racing around the pitch very soon! 💙
⚽⚽ Jameson – 2 Goals
Two more goals for Jameson! 🔥 His fancy footwork, determination and attacking instinct were on display again, but just as importantly, he continued looking for his teammates and creating opportunities around him. Another brilliant performance!
✨ Ryder
Ryder brought plenty of clever movement, fancy footwork and confidence on the ball. He kept looking for passes, finding space and moving the play forward — another really strong all-round performance. 👏
🚀 Arthur – 1 Goal
Another goal for Arthur! ⚽ Those long legs covered some serious ground as he powered through the slippery conditions, chased down the ball and kept the pressure on. A brilliant reward for another determined performance.
💙 Tommy
Tommy once again showed why he's such a great all-round team player. He adapted to the unusual rotations, worked hard wherever he was needed and continued supporting the players around him. A fantastic team-first attitude!
👋 Will
A huge welcome to Will, who jumped into a pretty unusual first game and did a fantastic job! With players swapping teams and positions throughout the match, Will got involved, worked hard and looked right at home on the pitch. 🌟⚽
🌧️ Mud, Slides & Sunshine! ☀️
The pitch was wet, muddy and very slidey, which made for some spectacular tackles, saves and a few unplanned slides! 😄 Then the sun came out and we were treated to some brilliant passages of soccer from all the kids.
And while a 4–0 win is certainly something to celebrate, today's biggest win was probably the sportsmanship. Our Warriors helped Strathalbyn field a team, played alongside different teammates, swapped colours throughout the game and still gave everything they had regardless of which side they were playing for. 💙🤝
👏 Big Thank You's 👏
🍊 Thank you to the Beaumont family for providing the fruit.
🧑⚖️ Thank you to Dave Ward for refereeing.
⚽ A huge thank you to Coach Alex for somehow keeping everyone organised through all those rotations!
🙌 And thank you to all our families for helping with setup, pack down and supporting all the kids from the sidelines.
Four goals. A clean sheet. Great sportsmanship. And another win for Woodside Warriors U7 Blue! 💙🏆⚽
Well done, Warriors! 🌟
