Under 12 Boys – Sunshine Coast FC (3) v Gold Coast City FC (8)
Sunshine Coast FC and Gold Coast City last scheduled match in round 2 of the season was postponed due to the heat and therefore this was the first time that both teams have met on the pitch.
Beginning of the match and the wind was against Sunshine Coast Fire boys and the Gold Coast City was also keen to apply pressure.
3” Goal to Gold Coast City.
5” Lachlan Noyes corner, Gold Coast City defender headed out but collected by Tanner Mathers who kicked toward Ryan Tappouras who kicked and hit the back of the net.
6” Goal to Gold Coast.
8” Goal to Gold Coast.
Sunshine Coast Fire’s midfield is struggling to keep up with pressure from the Gold Coast.
9” Herbie Allsopp passed through to Mark Shaw who sent the ball through to Luke Vancam who shot for a goal, but missed the target.
Sunshine Coast Fire struggled with first touch on the ball which affects possession.
19” Jett Wouters ran on the right side to kick through and behind the keeper.
30” Wouters kicked from the edge of the 18 yard box to bounce over the keeper’s head.
HALF TIME – Gold Coast 3 – Fire 3.
31” Goal to Gold Coast.
32” Goal attempt by Sunshine Coast’s Jeremy Byasse lands just shy off the goal.
38” Goal attempt by Wouters deflected off the crossbar.
42” Sunshine Coast keeper Alec Lavender goal kick lands in front of Gold Coast attacker who kicks back for a goal.
46” Gold Coast City’s number six is given a Yellow Card.
50” Gold Coast goal.
51” Poor Sunshine Coast defence leads to another Gold Coast goal.
54” Byasse attempt on goal collected by Gold Coast keeper.
56” Goal to the Gold Coast.
Player of the Match: Tanner Matthews – for never dropping his head, always being positive, working hard and continuing to go forward for his team.
Under 13 Boys – Sunshine Coast FC (6) v Gold Coast City FC (0)
Sunshine Coast FC came out strong from the first whistle with a number of shots on goal in the first few minutes.
The 5th minute saw an intercept by Maxx Demerutis in the midfield and a pass through to Kane Gibbs with a solid strike on goal to place Sunshine Coast FC on the board. Fire 1-0
Sunshine Coast FC continued applying defensive pressure in the forward and midfield not allowing Gold Coast City FC to play the ball out.
A Gold Coast City FC keeper kick out intercepted by the midfield passed through to Gibbs with a cross through to Samuel Klein gave Sunshine Coast FC their second goal on the 19th minute. Fire 2-0
Jake Rocker took advantage of a lapse in concentration by the Gold Coast City FC defence and scored Sunshine Coast FC’s third goal on the 21st minute. Fire 3-0
Sunshine Coast FC applied pressure with provoking runs at the defence, attacking, passing and exposing gaps in the Gold Coast City FC defence.
Gold Coast City FC fought hard resulting in a free kick awarded to Sunshine Coast FC after a foul on Demerutis. Klein took the free from outside of the box with Matthew Becker following it in with a header on the 35th minute. Fire 4-0
Sunshine Coast FC returned to the pitch confidently passing the ball, linking passes through the midfield and forward line.
Kyan Bryant used his speed and skill to confidently take the ball up the left wing, dribbling the ball and outplaying the Gold Coast City FC defence to score on the 38th minute. Fire 5-0.
On the 41st minute Joshua Kacperski took the ball up the right wing successfully taking on a number of players. He placed a strike on goal which was deflected by the Gold Coast City FC keeper into the path of Becker who scored the sixth goal of the match. Fire 6-0.
Gold Coast City FC continued to fight hard but were unable to find a rhythm in the game with Sunshine Coast FC’s consistent pressure on and off the ball.
When Gold Coast City FC did break through Sunshine Coast FC closed their attacks quickly with keeper Ben Nassiep strong and dominant, controlling his area with confidence, allowing his team to transition back to attack quickly.
Sunshine Coast FC played out the match with the final result being a 6-0 win to Sunshine Coast FC Fire.
Player of the Match: Maxx Demerutis
Under 13 Girls – Sunshine Coast FC (2) v Souths United FC (1)
The girls took to the field for the first time in over four weeks due to holidays and designated byes. The challenge before them was the clash with top of the table South United.
From the initial whistle, it was plain for all to see that the girls were slightly rusty from the long break. However, what the girls lacked in initial sharpness they more than made up for with pure grit and determination. The back line, whilst under pressure remained steady and were supported by a spirited midfield. Whilst the Fire strikers had few opportunities, as the half went on the passes starting to come together. An unfortunate own goal half way through the first half ensured Souths went to the break with a one goal advantage.
The girls immediately took the initiative and began to attack the South goal. A rasping shot from Midfielder Drew Aiken caught a deflection and finished in the back of the Souths net. The goal was the tonic the girls needed and they continued to play excellent football. A number of long range free kicks ensured Vicky Holowko was adjusting her range finder. Her third free kick was a beautifully taken curling shot from 25 yards that sailed into the top corner of the net. From that point on the girls maintained a beautiful shape and the Fire discipline had returned. At the final whistle the girls were full of running and thoroughly deserved the applause from a very appreciative crowd of parents, relatives and friends.
Under 14 Boys – Sunshine Coast FC (1) v Gold Coast City FC (1)
Top of the table clash. Fire currently undefeated after 7 games and have only conceded one goal so far.
First 30sec, Fire kicked off and played the ball backwards several times. Ball played to centre backs where GC #9 intercepted and placed the ball past the Fire keeper 1v1.
Fire looked slow at beginning of game and GC were up for the top of the table clash. Next 10 mins saw Gold Coast apply more pressure and hold the ball for longer periods than Fire. Gradually Fire started to play their natural game and move the ball quickly.
Jayden Emery was beginning to influence the game. Great shot from distance saw the GC keeper deflect the ball wide. Emery shot from distance only to see the ball deflected off a GC defender. From the corner kick Jake Debbage curled the ball into the near post only for the GC keeper to pull off a fine save down low to his left.
The introduction of Nick Harvey and Jacob Lombardo started to create opportunities down the left hand side of the field. Harvey pestered his opposite number with some determined running and threatening balls into the box.
Fire finished the half the stronger side and created many opportunities. Gold Coast attackers were given very few opportunities as Todd Camm and Bailey Halls-Tempest produced another fine performance.
Fire started the better of the two sides with Emery and Conner Hyder maintaining control over the Gold Coast midfield. Emery drove down the left wing beating several players in a great driving run, unfortunately his cross was intercepted desperately by a Gold Coast defender.
Hyder continually found pockets of space using his pace and suburb ball mastery to constantly turn the GC defensive line.
Lucas Aughertson was causing havoc with his pace and anticipation as Fire controlled the game in search of an equaliser.
In the 58th minute and great driving run from Hyder resulted in a free kick outside the 18 yard box. Aughterson drove the ball high into the GC net giving their keeper little chance. A fine effort given the strong head wind.
Fire finished the game the better team as they searched for the winner. In the dying moments a great run and through ball from Jack Williams found Aughterson in a position to win the game, however some heavy handed defending did enough to put him off balance and allow the keeper to save.
Under 15 Girls – Sunshine Coast FC (4) v Souths United FC (0)
Despite a lack of game time in the last few weeks the U15 girls took to the field looking very strong and determined. For the first 7 minutes Souths were unable to get past a strong back line of Fire defence who were sticking to the game plan and feeding the ball wide opening many opportunities to strike at our goal.
Izzey O’hara was outstanding in her defence blocking every ball that game her way. Fire kept the pressure on the Souths goal keeper who found it hard to find an unmarked player allowing Fire to continually press up. It was Emily Roach who finally took advantage of a short goal kick and scored the first goal for Sunshine Coast. After being on the field for only 5 mins Bree Wallace took the second goal for Fire leading them into half time with a score of 2 nil.
In the second half Fire stuck to the game plan and continued with a strong attack, with our midfield controlling the game and feeding the ball through to the wings and keeping the South Goalkeeper busy. Souths never gave up but Murphy Sheaf took away their opportunity at scoring continuously saving any shots at goal. Bree Wallace took the third goal for Fire in the 48th minute with a beautiful clean shot high into the right hand corner of the goal. Jackie Doyle had her opportunity in the 67th minute to score the 4th goal for Fire. The final score was 4 – 0 to Sunshine Coast Fire.
Under 18 Boys – Sunshine Coast FC (0) v Moreton Bay United FC (6)
Both Teams came out determined with only minutes played before a free kick was awarded to Moreton Bay which was well saved by Keeper Porter.
5” The visitors got another shot on goal which this time was shut down by Ingram.
8” Moreton Bay continued to pressure Fire with another shot on goal seeing Porter save yet another.
19” Fire awarded a free kick which was unfortunately saved before it could find the back of the net.
22”’ Moreton shot on goal unsuccessful due to solid defence by Huston.
30” Brown gets a break which gave Fire a chance on goals but unfortunately couldn’t get past MBFC keeper.
33” Goal – Penalty shot saw Moreton Bay receive their first goal.
43” Moreton Bay broke through with attack down wing. The run was halted by some strong defence by new Fire recruit Rompel.
44” A foul by Fire saw Moreton take a shot luckily only smacking into the cross bar.
HALF TIME
47” Moreton Bay got a break down the right side which was quickly shut down by Fire defender Brown.
49” Goal – Moreton Bay as they took advantage of a hole in the Fire defence.
53” Moreton Bay got their 3rd Goal.
61” Goal – MBFC after cross found a head in the box, finishing in the net.
71” Corner for Moreton results in another finding the Fire goals.
73” Fire break down the left side and some great game play saw the ball passed through the centre and threaten Moreton goal before being halted.
79” Moreton Bay score their 6th goal.
