On Monday 29th March, 12 Murrumburrah High School girls ranging from Year 8 through to Year 11, headed over to Cootamundra to take on the Cootamundra High girls in the second round of the CHS Soccer Knockout.
We arrived to see a very keen and motivated Coota side who were already warming up and looking strong. After a warm up and few drills lead by Sam Emms, it was time for the game to begin.
The Murrumburrah High School girls played an exceptional game! There were a few times early in the match when it looked like Cootamundra were going to score but the Murrumburrah girls put in 110% and never gave up!
About a quarter of the way through the first half, Murrumburrah scored a couple of quick goals, scored by Brooke Emms and Chloe Wade. Cootamundra responded with a goal, causing the Murrumburrah girls to feel a bit uneasy.
Brooke Emms managed to get another goal past the goal keeper and then scored her hat trick goal right on the half time whistle! The second half of the game was tough for both teams as the girls were starting to fatigue.
After a scoreless second half, Murrumburrah High School came away the winners with a 4 – 1 victory! Sam Emms’ communication and leadership throughout the game was incredible. Under the guidance from Sam, Hayley Hambrook utilised her league tag full-back skills and performed so well as goal keeper, saving many goals throughout the match. The school is beyond proud of these girls and we look forward to Round 3, when we take on Hillston Central School on 7th May and it will be a home game. Well done girls! Such a magnificent effort! All your hard work paid off! A huge thank you to ex – student Hannah Phillis who refereed the game and did a great job!
Mrs Ali Spencer PDHPE Teacher
