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Presidents Report
On Sunday we were back home hosting Myrtleford Savoys. There were some great results for Spurs across all junior grades in the boys and girls teams. The Senior Men fought on honourably after going down to 10 men and you can see they are going to get some reward for their efforts once they maintain some consistency.
Our Quest Albury MiniRoos season kicked off on Saturday and Alexandra Park was a sea of Gold with our record number of MiniRoos taking the field for the 2021 season. Worth noting that part of this was 4 x dedicated female teams which is again record breaking and a credit to our MiniRoos program and organisers.
This Sunday is Mothers Day and is all about our female competitors for Female Football week.
Hotspurs have a great history of brilliant female footballers and we can once again celebrate this on game day.
We will be hosting Boomers FC across some teams but our Senior Ladies will be playing arch rivals United at 11:20am on Aloysius. Post this game we will be cutting some cake in celebration before we witness our youngest females the U/12 girls playing for points against Wangaratta on Lambert.
Olivia will be putting on some great Canteen specials for Mothers Day so those involved can make a day of it.
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Albury Hotspurs
Trivia Night – Save the date
When: Friday 18 th June 2021
Where: Commercial Club ALbury
Time: 7pm start
Cost:
- $25 Adults 19 years and over
- $15 Youths 16-18 years
RSVP: 5:00 PM Wednesday 9th June
Tables of 8-10 people
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Great prizes. Finger food provided. Drinks at bar prices.
*Donation of Prizes required thank you – can be left at canteen on match/training times.
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Match Reports
Div.1 Men v Myrtleford Lost 2-3
The senior men always provide plenty of entertainment. The team lost to the ladder leaders by the odd goal after a real battle. The boys were down an early goal after a mix-up in the defence. Despite the setback the Spurs showed great determination to fight back and were level after Mitch Aitken pounced on an defensive error by the Myrtleford defence.
The game was very even but unfortunately Myrtleford took a lead to halftime after scoring from a free kick. The second half was very tight with neither side able to create many scoring chances. Hotspurs went down to ten men after Zac Burhop received a second yellow and Spurs were really up against it particularly as Myrtleford scored a third goal soon after. Despite this the team worked really hard and James Eggleston was able to score a goal and get Spurs back in the game. The last ten minutes were hectic but no further goals were scored.
The senior men again played well. Zac Bonetti had a strong game in goals.
Brandon Vescio ,Kristian Shipard and Dave Robin were also excellent for Spurs.
Women Div.1 had a bye
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Div.2 Men FFA Cup v Boomers LOst 0-4
Last Wednesday night we travelled to Melrose Park to take on Boomers FC senior side in the FFA Cup. As the last remaining reserves side in the competition it was always going to be a battle against one of the form teams in the senior competition. Going into the halftime break we were 3-0 down but had battled valiantly for the entire half, we just needed to clear the ball a bit better from corners. In the second half our goal was to try and score one goal, unfortunately we didn’t do this but we didn’t concede until the 89th minute. The entire team found the evening to be hugely enjoyable and the comradery that we have gained will be invaluable going forward in the season. While the entire team was fantastic on the night, I have to make mention of Francesco and his efforts in goal and young Tomo Heinjus who represented us for the first time.
Div.2 Men v Myrtleford Drew 2-2
Well Sunday’s game was full of excitement with Myrtleford travelling down to meet us at home. The first half was filled with a lot of passion from both sides and unfortunately we went into the break 1-0 down. We knew that they game would open up for us in the second half and we found the equaliser in the 49th minute with Jack Castles. We continued to push and unfortunately let ourselves down with another goal from a corner in the 79th minute. This really fired the team up and our continual attacks finally resulted with Leo being tunnelled and we received a penalty that David Mporashima calmly slotted. This draw leaves us in 4th spot with a home game against ladder leaders Boomers FC this weekend.
Women Div.2 v Mrytleford Lost 0-4
The beautiful weather didn’t suit the ladies who failed to get their 3rd win in a row. Unfortunately, despite trying to get going, the ladies couldn’t get out of the blocks and never really looked like taking this one out.
Everyone ran their hearts out, but it wasn’t enough. In patches we played some great football and were unlucky not to get a goal or 2, however Myrtleford deserved the win on this occasion. Georgia was great in goals again, while Steph worked hard up front. Rylee and Chantal worked hard in the middle. The girls have next weekend off the freshen up and am sure will be firing next time they play.
Over 35s v Albury United Drew 1-1
We played our R3 catch up game on Wednesday evening under lights at Jelbart Park.
This fixture is always a tough encounter and this was no exception. Jono Cochrane made his long awaited debut and put in a mountain of work in the midfield for the team. We had the better of the chances in the first half but didn’t make the most of the great lead up play when the opportunity finally arrived.
A defensive error in the second half was the opening United seized upon to take the lead. Kinno replied with a cracking thunderbolt left foot strike into the top corner to equalize. Kinno later had a chance to make it 2 and give us the lead and possible victory but the United defender managed to toe poke the ball away just as he was about to strike.
Much improved TEAM performance from our last hit out.
Div.3 Men v Diamonds Lost 0-2
Spurs Div 3 Men finally got to play their second game of the season this weekend. Due to the unfortunate scheduling of matches, the Under 17 contingent of the squad were forced to rush straight from their game at Aloysius to back up away at Diamonds. This doubling up and lack of time to fully prepare led to us being on the back foot from the get-go against a Diamonds side that looked fresher throughout. Goalkeeper Joel McDonough was a confident and calming presence at the back, while Paul Kinning ran the defence well until his injury late in the first half. While both teams had been well-matched for most of the first half, an error from our own possession late in the half allowed Diamonds to score a goal that we had never really looked like conceding up to that point. Fatigue worked against Spurs in the second half, and Diamonds grew in confidence, especially in the midfield, when they doubled their lead on the counter-attack. Spurs came more into the game from this point, and started playing some more flowing attacking football, but we just couldn’t make it click in the final third, with a well-worked shot from Andrew Bonetti being our best chance on target. Veteran Mick Corkett looked bright throughout, while our U17s worked hard but were beaten by fresher legs. We look forward to a repeat of this fixture this coming Sunday.
17 Boys v Myrtleford Won 3-1
The team played really well and deserved the win. Somehow Myrtleford took the lead after a shot was saved against the crossbar by Lachie but a goalmouth scramble meant he snagged a goal.
Not long later Spurs scored a brilliant goal that looked just like a training drill with Brodie finishing a beautiful move that started from the back line and ended up with a cross being drilled to the back post.
Solomon put us ahead before half time with a nice goal. Jay finished off the game with a deserved goal late in the second half. Once again, the backline was strong and Lachie made some great saves in goal. Seamus had a great game on the wing, while Jay again worked tirelessly in the middle. It really was a great team effort with everyone doing their bit to get the win.
17 Girls v Myrtleford Won 10-0
After over a month without a game the 17 Girls were keen to continue their unbeaten record. The game started with a flurry including Roisin Wilson scoring two goals in the first few minutes. This was Roisin’s first game for Hotspurs and she continued to threaten the Myrtleford goal scoring 4 for the day. The team also welcomed another two players being Hayley Quinn and Aleya McCullough. The game was played in a very friendly manner with both sides enjoying the competition but also finding opportunities to appreciate a spot of banter. The final result was a 10-0 win to Hotspurs but the score could have been higher. Goal scorers were Roisin 4, Lily 3, Keely 2 and Alice McIntosh 1.
15 Boys v Mrytleford Won 11-1
This team has really started to train well and put in some good performances for no reward. Today they got the reward. With a new formation Patrick was able to break free to find himself 1 out with the keeper on numerous occasions to have a hattrick by half time.
Wildy also found herself having a solo run from Centre back and finishing a ripper goal before being moved into the midfield at half time. Great improvement has been shown from Carl and Isaiah (once he arrived ?) Dustin also did his bit at right back before getting the opportunity to trouble the scorers and finished a great Patrick cross. Murray was also provided a similar opportunity to finish but couldnt quite angle his size 13s around it. Read the room Murray, the crowd would’ve gone nuts. Sam and Nic again solid in defence.
Keep up the good work team, we will be peaking at the right time of the year.
Goals: Patrick x5, Cooper x2, Wildy, Dustin, Ben, Frankie, Will (OG)
14 Girls v Myrtleford Won 4-1
The girls started the game up and about. It was noted all week that Alice hadn’t scored a goal all year and was determined to rectify this. She scored 2 in a minute and really was the difference.
A lot of our team played a few games as AWFA representatives on Saturday and were a little flat at certain times. They were still able to work the ball around well and attack. Most of the game was played in our forward half and we really could’ve won the game by a lot more, Craig counted 12 attempts that should’ve gone in but hit side netting or were gently passed to the keeper. It looks like finishing practice will again be on the cards at training again. Well done though girls, we are starting to be very consistent. Great games by Alice in attack Elissa in the midfield and Bianca at Centre Back.
Goals: Alice x2, Wildy 1, Elissa 1
13 Boys had a bye
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12 Boys v Myrtleford Won 9-1
This week the team face Myrtleford at Home. Hotspurs scored two early goals within the opening few minutes to take a commanding 4-1 lead at half time, we played even better in the second half to score another 5 goals to win the match comfortably 9-1. Noah scored a hat trick, Billy and Aidan scored two goals a piece and Sam and Mason each scored singles. Hector was excellent in defence as was James, overall it was an outstanding team performance. Well done!
12 Girls v Myrtleford Won 1-0
The girls arrived for a top of the table clash against the only other unbeaten side in the competition. There was lots of nervous young ladies pre kick off. The coaching staff assured the girls, many of whom where running out at Spurs Stadium for the first time that the home crowd will get behind them and that they had put the hard work in training so there was no need for nerves.
The first half was very entertaining. Spurs where the more attacking side with the Savoy goalkeeper keeping them in the game on multiple occasions. We created multiple chances in the first half the best of which fell to Izzy, only to be denied by a world class save. Our defence was outstanding through out with Stella, Indie and Lily F shutting out the very dangerous Myrtleford attack. We went into the break 0-0. As with previous weeks the coaching team asked the girls to back themselves in and to stick to our structure and continue to get the ball out wide. The girls came out flying in the second half Harper and Ivy led the line and both went close in a goal mouth scramble. As the game progressed some of our girls began to tire, 7 of the girls had played in Griffith at a rep tournament the previous day and the fatigue began to show, however the girls dug deep and kept going and never gave up or complained. Whilst our coaching staff where making some tactical substitutions and not watching the game we took the lead through a cross/shot from Muireann which looped into the top corner. As the game was so tight and tense we rejigged our defensive structure as Savoy pushed for an equaliser. The two Lilys and Indie again quashed any attacks and gave a masterclass in how to defend. Molly carrying a niggle from the previous day dug deep and sat in front of the back line and was instrumental in breaking down their attacks. When the game ended the girls sang the song as loud as I have heard it been sang ever! I am not sure our coaches and parents can handle another game like this!!
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