Throughout Term 2, Year 7 students have been participating in SACCSS Premier League. During the competition the Year 7 Girls Football Team have had success after success, going from strength to strength under some trying conditions. The first match of the season resulted in a win against CRC North Keilor at Keilor Park Synthetic pitch and the girls were off to a flying start.
Round 2 was a challenging Home game at City Vista Reserve against Marymede Catholic College where the team battled through the wet and cold. The game started goal for goal with Marymede, however, CRCCS were up one at half-time. Under worsening conditions, Erika scored her third goal of the match, followed by a surprise goal from Marymede. CRCCS pushed back with goals by Sharla, Amelia T and Erika as the rain eased and sun broke through the clouds. Unfortunately, CRCCS’ last goal was called offside. Despite being chilled to the bone, the students were in good spirits with a 7-3 win to CRCCS.
Due to a Bye round and transportation issues, the team did not play in Rounds 3 and 4.
For their next match, CRCCS encountered St. Monica’s College at La Trobe University Sports Precinct. The game begun with Addison scoring the first goal, followed by a spectacular save by goalkeeper Christina and Erika closing the first half with a striking goal. The second half saw another early goal by Addison and SMC attempting a shot at goal, only to be saved again by Christina. The rest of the half saw goals from Amelia B, and Sharla. SMC took three attempts at goal before scoring their first of the match with 5 minutes remaining. In spite of a strong finish by SMC, CRCCS won the game 6-1.
Rounds 6 and 7 saw CRCCS play against St Francis College and Emmanuel College. Both matches showcased the prowess of the team’s defence with incepts by Shantae, Izzie, Amiel, Emili, and Ariana, supported by goals from Emma, Erika, Addison, Amelia B, Antonija, Shenaya and Sharla. The team’s efforts resulted in undeniable wins for CRCCS, pushing them to the top of the ladder and into the finals.
The Semi-Final against CRC North Keilor was played at a familiar ground for the girls – City Vista Reserve. CRC NK’s defence crowded CRCCS’s attacking players, however, CRCCS was too quick for them and scored an early goal. Although CRC NK, managed to score a goal at the end of the second half, CRCCS fought back with 2 more goals, resulting in a 2-goal lead at half time. A short interval with a change of keeper and the girls were back on the field. Sharla saved two attempts at goal by CRC NK and Erika scored a magnificent goal to secure a 4-1 finish. As it became clear they had made it through to the Final, the students were ecstatic, and sang their winning song on the pitch before heading back to school.
The students have all shown compassion, bravery, and comradeship throughout their participation in Premier League and should be proud of their achievements.
Good luck to the Team as they face a rematch of Round 2 against Marymede Catholic College in the Grand Final.
