Kyby Tigers v Tigers The North Gambier Tigers have delivered an excellent performance at home against the Kyby Tigers to secure its top two spot in the Limestone Coast Women’s Football League under 16 competition.
The first quarter was an even contest as both sides attempted to gain the advantage.
North Tigers held a very minor advantage at quarter time as the score read Kyby 1.1 (7) Tigers 1.3 (9).
The second quarter was a far more one sided affair as the Tigers piled on the scoreboard pressure.
Kyby quickly found itself almost out of the game at half time after a damaging second quarter.
The North Tigers began to dominate the scoreboard with a massive five goals for the quarter.
With a 36 point lead at half time the Tigers had the wheel and were steering towards another excellent win over Kyby.
The visitors required a big performance in the second half to get themselves back into the match.
The Kyby defence was far tighter in the third quarter however it could still not help the side find the goals as it remained scoreless for a second quarter.
Despite facing improved efforts, the Tigers still managed to impact the scoreboard kicking a goal to take the lead out to 45 points at three quarter time.
It would require a miracle for Kyby to get back into the contest in the final quarter and unfortunately it did not come.
It was more of the same from North who piled on the pressure in the midfield and swiftly won the ball.
Going forward the side was superb as it scored a further six goals to seal the match in its favour.
The final score finished Kyby Tigers 1.1 (7) to Tigers 13.13 (91)
Tigers’ best players on the day of an excellent team effort were Lila Pearson, Jenna Baron, Yenna Joyce, Jazz Cowling, Eadie Mustart and Claire Mitchell.
While the highlights in a tough match for the visiting team included Chloe Copping, Elise Hahn, Evie Koch, Summer Batchelor, Chloe Stewart and Jessica Cox.
Claire Mitchell and Kelsie Anderson were particularly effective in front of goals kicking three each for the Tigers.
The Tigers have secured second spot on the ladder and will face the unstoppable Hatherleigh next up.
For Kyby it’s the end of the road as it will finish in the top four but its position will be dependent on next week’s match against the Demons.
Hawks vs Demons
The Demons have claimed a second win of the season in a low scoring affair against the Hawks.
The Hawks were unable to make a big impact on the scoreboard early with two behinds being the sides only scores for the quarter.
The Demons however were far more effective in front of goal kicking two goals straight.
The Hawks fought back in the second quarter keeping the Demons scoreless and managing to score a goal of their own.
The Demons held a three point advantage at half time and the first goal of the third quarter would be a crucial one in the context of the match.
It was the Demons who managed to find the big sticks extending their advantage to nine points.
The Hawks were desperate for their second win of the season but required a good fight back against a strong Demons defence in the final term.
It was not to be as both sides were held scoreless as the midfield battle became a real arm wrestle.
The final score was Hawks 1.3 (9) to the Demons 3.0 (18), showing the importance of accurate kicking to the Demons win.
Hawks best players were Ruby Milich, Lacey Hannaford, Aynslee Hayman, Sophie Milich, Ava Hosking and Evie Edwards.
While the players who got the Demons over the line in the end were Ella Guest, Isabella Morello, Emily Bassett and Millie Matthews.
The Demons have one more match this season and both will be hoping to go out on a high, the Demons will have a tough task against Kyby Tigers, while the Hawks will have the bye bringing their season to an end.
