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2017 u12 Div1 Grand Final - Northern Storm Hurricanes vs Woolgoolga Dolphins

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	10th September - BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Opposition	Woolgoolga Dolphins
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy
Score	2 - 1
Match Report: After a long season with not much to separate the top two teams, it all came down to the GF. The Storm were not going to be caught asleep at the start of the game like the Major Semi Final two weeks earlier when the Dolphins kicked away to a 2 goal lead after only 3 minutes. Everyone was switched on and ready. The game plan was set by master coach Murphy, and it was simple. Play to the strengths of passing and moving like they had done all season, and keep it tight at the back. Concentration was the key and the boys provided. Full set of photos from this weeks game are here

Round 8 - Under 12 Northern Storm Hurricanes vs Sawtell Scorpions

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	16th July - Toormmina (game was preivously washed out)
Opposition	Sawtell Scorpions
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy
Score	5 - 0
Match Report: Small scale tradgedy unfolded today at Toormina as the u12 Hurricanes put in one of the best team efforts of the season, but nobody had a camera to capture any photos! Instructions from the coach were clear - to play the way train and take control in the first half. The boys listened and came out focussed. The Storm created a number of early chances, but couldn't put the ball into the net, but the pressure was too much for the Scorpions and the goals came eventually in the latter stages of the first half. The Scorpions were not without skill and pace, but a great effort across the park handled the threats that came. Special mention to Kieran Austin in a MOM performance at centre back, who kept turning up when he was needed. Great work guys.

Round 11 - Under 12 Northern Storm Hurricanes vs Corindi Breakers

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	2nd July - Korora
Opposition	Corindi Breakers
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy
Score	5 - 1
Match Report: The school holidays arrived, and numbers in various teams accross the club were depleted, so coaches and managers begged, borrowed and stole any eligible players to get a team on the park. Luckily the u11 Hurricanes had a bye and were able to supply some players for under 12s. Charlie McCarthy and Jake Kilo filled the vacant spots nicely. Stand in keeper Jack Leman had a great game with a number of outstanding saves. Haraj showed that you only have to beat the keepers hands by the finest of margins... expert placement. Zane was solid at the back again. Looks like Jyden copped a solid blow to the middle in this one... I'm sure he dusted himself off and got going again. Great work guys. Full set of photos from this weeks game are here

Round 10 - Under 12 Hurricanes vs Woolgoolga Dolphins

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	25th June - Woolgoolga
Opposition	Woolgoolga Dolphins
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy
Score	5 - 2
Match Report: The sun was out at Woolgoolga this morning, but it was a cruel trick being played by mother nature... as the wind cut through to the bones of the fools who left their jackets at home. On the pitch, the Hurricanes might have been able to use that as an excuse for the poor form, but it was just as cold for the Dolphins, so the boys would have to look elsewhere to lay the blame for the early jitters. By half time, the Hurricanes were down by 1, and lucky not to be more as they we unable to mount any real pressure on the Woopi goal, and the composed and confident play witnessed the week before was nowhere to be seen. Coach felt the need for speed up front, and brought the keeper out of goals to fill the role. And did he what! Early in the second half, Dylan connected with the ball from well outside the box and sent it straight into the back of the net. Not long after, a free kick was given on the far side of the field and Dylan stepped up again to send it over the wall and into the bottom corner, with a slight helping big toe from Sam Murphy, And then again Dylan found himself in space with an open goal and slotted it with class well beyond his experience level. The team had risen as a whole and controlled the posession and the match from the beginning of the second half. A slight lapse let the Dolphins grab another, but the match was not in any danger of slipping away. Dylan took a spot kick to bring his total to 4 and Jyden was rewarded for his tireless efforts on the right flank with a goal. An inspiring effort today from Dylan, but remember boys, nobody does it all on their own, and the finishing opportunities are a result of defending and winning the ball from the opposition anywhere on the park. Keep it up. Full set of photos from this weeks game are here

Round 9 - Under 12 Northern Storm Hurricanes vs Northern Storm Tornadoes

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	18th June - York St
Opposition	Under 12 Tornadoes (Northern Storm)
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy (Hurricanes) Johnny Welch (Tornadoes)
Score	Hurricanes 0 - Tornadoes 1
Match Report: Busy week = short (& late) report... A fantastic game to watch, both Storm teams trying their very best to gain ascendency. Hurricanes had to rely on great passing and moving to combat the size and pace advantage of the Tornadoes, and both teams played their games well. Great work at the back, and an absolute standout performance from Fletcher Simpson cleaning up at the back and distributing the ball back into the midfield with great composure. Well done Fletch! In the end, there was not much to split the teams, the difference came down to a penalty for tough tackle that had to be made in the box. A great effort played in good spirit with both teams giving their all. Good signs for the club here. Go Storm! Full set of photos from this weeks game are here

Round 7 - Under 12 Hurricanes vs Boambee Bombers

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Under 12 Hurricanes
Date & Venue	28th May - York St
Opposition	Boambee Bombers
Coach / Manager	Scott Murphy
Score	2-1
Match Report: The Boambee team turned up to York St today ready to play. It appeared that the Hurricanes may have turned up expecting a win. Before the kickoff, coach Murphy warned the team that the attitude might require some adjusting. Boambee settled in well and began a well structured game, and prevented the Hurricanes from mounting pressure. Loose passing, holding the ball too long and a lack of options was the story of the first quarter for the home team. The Bombers threatened on several occasions to break through with some balls in behind the Storm backs... and eventually their efforts paid off with a great strike sending the ball into the back of the net. The storm were shocked back into action, and started to find their own way in behind the Boambee defenders, but still had trouble getting within range. Late in the half Will Vaughan Schultz struck the ball outside the box, floating it up into the top corner of the goal, finding a narrow gap between the keeper and the near post - a beautiful goal to watch, bringing the score to 1-1 at halftime. The instructions at halftime were to get some more positive talk out on the field and to pull the trigger without hesitation when in range. Regular keeper Dylan Vandermaat was given the striking duty up front and was able to use his speed to great effect, creating half chances, but eventually it was Sam Murphy putting the final goal in with a header off a corner. 2-1 was the final result, in a tight game played against a spirited opposition. Full set of photos from this weeks game are here

Round 7 - Womens Premier League Cyclones vs Maclean Bobcats

	Northern Storm Football Club Match Report
Northern Storm Team	Womens Premier League Cyclones
Date & Venue	21/5 Korora
Opposition	Maclean Bobcats
Coach / Manager	Mike Lloyd
Player of the Match	Amy Gibbins
Score	2-3
Match Report: We started this game sitting equal with 2 other sides at the bottom of the ladder, although we still have 1 game in hand. Despite our position on the ladder, we have been playing very well but just not quite getting to 90 minutes of good football. This week we had 10 relatively fresh players which was an improvement in our situation, and we had high hopes of a good performance We began well and our new 4-4-2 formation was working, causing plenty of problems for Maclean. Some excellent passing moves, particularly through Aimee & Tilly in midfield, saw us create 5 or 6 good chances in the first 20 minutes and Kodie finished one of these off to get us to 1-0. Maclean have 2 very fit & fast strikers, and they are capable of taking advantage of any momentary lapse in defence. They came back strongly at us and 10 minutes before half time got an equalizer. The 2nd half went much the same way early on, and a great long range shot from Tilly gave us the lead again at 2-1. Unfortunately from there we began to have some problems with our defence. Jeannette and Carrie were forced to come off with ongoing injuries, and that left us with subs in the backs who had already played a full game in Reserve grade. The last 20 minutes saw us under heavy pressure, and we lost our composure a little which affected our passing game. Too many balls were going straight back to the opposition. Maclean evened things up at 2-2 with a good goal. Then 10 minutes from full time we had a bizzare situation where the ref played on while we were subbing an injured player, and Maclean broke away for another goal. We fought back hard over the last 10, but despite several chances couldn't quite get the goal we were after. All in all this was a good performance for 75 minutes, but yet again the injuries and our fitness told the story. We have matched it with every team now for 65-75 minutes, and we can beat anyone if we can extend that to 90 minutes. Excellent work from Amy Gibbins at centre back with a tireless effort. Tamika was great in goals as well and Finchy & Holly both worked the new formation well on the wings.

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