Whitsunday FC Premier Women played the JPL under 17’s in a home game on Saturday. The game kicked off at 5pm ending in a final result of Whitsunday FC nil to JPL 7.
Women’s manager Annette Tween said the team worked very hard, being up against a very well drilled unit (JPL).
“The opposition came out firing from the very first moment, scoring their first goal in the second minute. More goals followed in quick succession with the score at the end of the first half being 4 nil,” she said.
“During the second half only three goals were scored by the opposition, and were it not for the incredible effort of keeper Becka Page, the ball would have found the back of the net many more times.”
Even more remarkable was the fact this was Becka's first game back since giving birth to her baby daughter only five weeks ago.
“It was good to see Bec back. She made quite a few good saves and kept the score below double figures,” said team captain Emily Smart, who also commended Nichola Borellini as a stand-out player of the match.
Georgia Murray, who was playing in the left midfield made a valiant effort to hold the JPL girls at bay but it didn't always go her way.
“Likewise, Emily Smart tried to hold the team together but the JPL girls were far too quick with the ball and found their way around our girls to pass the ball to their striker,” Ms Tween said.
“All in all this was a struggle for the Whitsunday FC ladies who worked their hardest minus some of their key players but to no avail. They did not give up at all against one of the top Mackay teams,” she said.
This Saturday, May 14, Whitsunday FC Premier Women will play another home game against City Brothers, kicking off at 5pm. Saturday’s club games will be held at the Whitsunday Sports Park, Jubilee Pocket, with spectators welcome to attend.
