QF News and Match Reports

SEMI-FINALS THIS SUNDAY – JELBART PARK

It was an exciting time on Sunday with five Hotspurs teams progressing to the Cup semi-finals. Special mention should be made of the Over 35s, the Thirds Men and the Sixteen Boys all of whom were beaten in very close games against higher ranked opponents. The Fourteen Boys should also be highlighted as they turned a 9-0 defeat from last weekend to a 1-0 win on Sunday against the same club. What a great effort !

JUNIOR PRESENTATION (5-16 players)

This Saturday 9th September at Aloysius Park from 2pm to 5pm.
Free BBQ for the players. Face painting and jumping castle. All players will be rewarded for their efforts this year.
Please bring your own chair.

SENIOR PRESENTATION DINNER

Friday 27th October 6:30 for 7:00pm start
$50 per head Commercial Club.
RSVP 13th October Narelle Tuksar on 0403 653 983

HOTSPURS RAFFLE

Tickets and money due back, if you haven’t already done so please return money and books to coach or manager or the below people this week.
Please return the books and $25 to your team manager. Diahann Maher, Ian Belgre or the canteen by 20th August.
The draw will take place at the Junior Presentation on 9th September.
Thanks goes to Steve Kilpatrick from the FULL CYCLE and Robert Tuksar for donating the prizes in the raffle.

Hotspurs Shop

DELIVERY and ORDERING
Note: Club Polo now made to order.
Made to Order items, Club Polo, Soft Shell & Retro Jackets, Printed Hoodie and Kit Bags, will then be ordered monthly at the start of the month or as required pending adequate quantities. Full payment must be made prior to order placement. Approximate delivery to club is four weeks from order cut off date.
Supplier stocked items, Adventure Jacket and Vest, Caps and Beanies, are ordered fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Full payment must be made prior to order placement. Approximate delivery to club is two weeks from order cut off date.
Go to the shop now.

Miniroos

Season End Gala Day Saturday 9 September at Willow Park Wodonga

5 years, 9.00am | 10.00am | 11.00am
6 years, 9.20am | 10.20am | 11.20am
7 years, 9.40am | 10.40am | 11.40am
8 years, 9.00am | 10.00am | 11.00am
9 years, 9.30am | 10.30am | 11.30am
10 years, 9.00am | 1.10am | 11.20am

Full AWFA Miniross Gala Day Draw and Field map
Please be at the ground 20 minutes before kick-off

Draw

Sunday 10 September
AWFA Semi Finals
at Jelbart Park

Note Kick-off times can vary from normal times.
Teams are asked to be ready 15 minutes before KO.

11 Girls Hotspurs v United 8:00am Kick-off Ground 1
11 Boys Hotspurs v Wangaratta 9:10am Kick-off Ground 1
13 Girls Hotspurs v Diamonds 11:30am Kick-off Ground 3
14 Boys Hotspurs v Albury City 2:10pm Kick-off Ground 3
16 Girls Hotspurs v Diamonds 3:30pm Kick-off Ground 3

Match Reports

11 Boys v Melrose won 6 – 2
Despite the early start our team came out strong against Melrose, whom had given us a huge scare in Round 22. Our U11’s may of still been hyped up on the red cordial and the chocolate cake from the team celebrations the night before as we took early control, a much better start than last week. Cooper scored to give us some much needed confidence early but Melrose soon equalised after a dubious penalty?or free kick?or an indirect free kick which left Lenny shaking his head and our defenders, goalie Al, the crowd and our coaches confused !
However Dustin soon found the net and the nerves of the coaches and parents seemed to settle again. At halftime it was 2-1.
The second half we ran away with the game. Nathan and Mitch were firing on 24 cylinders in right back and right wing, Lenny was back in form, staying upright on his Size 8 feet in defence and once again proved deadly, moving up forward for the corners with a perfect goal to give us some breathing space.
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Ryan’s golden left boot scored 2 goals and then with a perfect cross from Mitch, Aydan finished the match off with a perfect goal.
The whole team played well and showed the form that proved why we were the League Champions this year. A big match against Wangaratta in the semi finals -Go Spurs !
Best-Lenny,Nathan, Mitch,Dustin,Aydan and Ryan
Goals Ryan (2) Cooper, Dustin,Lenny

We held our teams celebrations at Major League Saturday afternoon(Thanks Jackie). Our team enjoyed party food, playing some indoor soccer and Mia’s PowerPoint vote count and a t-shirt presentation celebrating what a great year we have had. Some awards were given out on the night that singled out individual players but every time our team plays, they play with the mindset I’m playing today to make my team mates the best players on the pitch.
Congratulations to our award winners
Mitchel -Best and Fairest
Lenny & Ryan -runners up
Ryan -Golden boot ( 18 goals ) – Special mention he also achieved this in the U12s
Lenny -voted Players player
Dustin- Coaches award

12 Boys v Melrose lost 0 – 7

13 Boys v Melrose lost 2 – 4
Gutted! Was not the way we would have liked the game to play out. The wind was horrendous and the ground not much better, bumpy and very hard made it difficult for good play. We started well but didn’t put any meaningful shots on target which cost us dearly as Melrose were ruthless when the opportunity was presented to score.
The team should be very proud of their year, having had a very strong second half of the season.

13 Girls v Cobram won 9 – 0
Wow what a game from the mighty Under 13 girls- the girls passed the ball around well as a team and always look to support each other. Lil was awesome in goals, our defenders keely, Paige, Brooke, Katie and Sienna settled into their game and cleared the ball well. The midfield was led by Ava who slotted 4 goals then went to play for the 13 boys and then was back again for the 16 girls- just awesome!! Mattea, Ruby and Emma ran the wings well and Salli, Olivia, Georgia and Hayley all played well. Daisy was an absolute star and best on for the girls chasing down everything and creating scoring chances!!

Well Done girls, super proud of the growth and efforts as a whole team, who dont care who scores, they play as a team!! Thanks Scott for running the line.

16 Girls v Melrose won 4 – 1
After the nerves settled and the girls went into the half nil all. The girls came out wanting the game and the ball. We created many scoring chances and never gave up chasing down every ball. These girls have had a tough season but have never given up and played for each other each and every game showing real team and spurs spirit. With these girls coming through the future looks good for females and girls football. The finals will be exciting and I am so proud of you, Bring it on!! Thanks Craig for running the line and to all the parents and supporters who came back and cheered the girls on- they never give up!! Go spurs!!

14 Boys v Melrose won 1 – 0
The Fourteen Boys turned a 9-0 defeat from last weekend to a 1-0 win on Sunday against the same club. What a great effort !

16 Boys v Diamonds lost 0 – 1

Thirds v United lost 4 – 6
The season is over for the Thirds Men after a close match that went to a penalty shootout. The first half saw the team struggle to stay on the front foot and United quickly scored their first goal, then shortly after, another. Down 2 nil at half-time the coaches exhorted the players to greater effort and their words had an immediate and continuing effect. The Spurs were a different team in the second half and played some magnificent football. A curled free kick from Mitch into the box ended with Zac managing to bundle the ball into the net and we were on the board. Then an attack down the left wing saw the ball bounce to Ol, who finished calmly into an open net. Zac took a ball in the face at close range but played on despite a bleeding swollen lip. Mitch reinjured his ankle and had to retire. The game went into extra time and both sides had some chances but no scores were recorded so it was down to a penalty shootout. This is never a good way to end a game and we went down 2 to 4. Overall, however, the team had a great season considering how young they are compared to most of the other Thirds.
Thankyou very much again to the Sixteens players who stepped up week after week – Manny, Josh, Denzel, Jacob, Harrison, Felix and of course goalkeeper Scott. Thanks to all our overage players too – Jim Brodie, Joel McDonough, Rob Tuksar, Indra Poudel, Gary Kavanagh and John Belgre. There are three coaches in that lot so there was always plenty of directing on the ground. And many thanks to Ian and John for coaching – it’s been a good year.

Over 35s v United lost 1 – 2 (Golden Goal)
The Overs 35s put up a valiant effort but were denied progression through to the semi-final by a questionable (hand ball) goal in extra time. Everyone that witnessed the incident were pretty certain that it would have been a free kick to us in any other match. It would be nice to have some consistency throughout the year in regards to these rulings. Down 1-0 in the first 5 minutes the squad showed guts & determination to fight back to even the scores & eventually force extra time. We did have our chances but were never rewarded with a goal. This was a polished performance by the team & would not have been out of place for the main game at Spurs Stadium. Although disappointed by the result we must remember that we achieved what we set out to do at the start of the season. Our aim was to finish higher up the ladder & play better competitive football then in previous years. I think we have also gained some credibility & respect from the other Over 35s club sides who I would imagine to be very wary of us now.

Reserve Women v Diamonds lost 1 – 4
Thanks for a great season girls! #GoSpurs

Senior Men v Myrtleford lost 1 – 3
The senior men finished their season with a strong effort against this years League Champions. Our seniors have improved greatly over the year and full credit should go to the players and coach Robert Tuksar. The young players Ray Kausche, Ben Gardiner, Luke Dahl and Mitch Anderson had great first years and Jerome Dunphy (who scored 14 goals) Tony Zahtila, Sam Thorman and Toby Sua were terrific additions to our squad this year. Lewis Parrett, Ranga Neopanay, Paul Kinning and captain Jon Cochrane continued to be big contributers to the side. Well done to all players.!