Benalla’s Angus Woodward scored one of the winning penalty shoot-outs for Strikers through SYC’s goalie. Photo: Kelly Thannhauser.
A number of Benalla players featured in Saturday’s Goulburn Valley Hockey Association senior grand finals, performing strongly for their respective sides, although recorded varying levels of success.
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B Women SYC vs Echuca Green
Jacinta Woodward sends a long pass down the field in SYC’s grand final. Photo: Kelly Thannhauser.
The SYC vs Echuca Green game started intensely, after meeting three times during the season for one win to SYC and two to Echuca.
Despite Jacinta Woodward running hard all game as a wing and inner, and Amber Armstrong making some superb tackles to stop Echuca in their tracks, SYC was unable to meet Echuca’s team plays across and around the field, losing 3:0.
B Men – Strikers vs SYC
Benalla’s Angus Woodward and his uncle Latham Carroll won the B Men’s grand final with Strikers on Saturday. Photo: Charlotte Carroll.
After playing each other five times during the season, with four wins to SYC and a draw, the B Men’s grand final Strikers versus SYC was very competitive.
Both teams fought hard for the ball all game, with Strikers concentrating on teamwork to move the ball forwards and defensive pressure to force turnovers.
Latham Carroll provided strong defence as a half back, also helping to shift the ball forwards through the midfield.
The team utilised Angus Woodward’s speed on the wing and into the circle, with many attempts thwarted by the full backs and goalie.
The nail-biter finished in a 1:1 draw and was decided by penalty shoot-outs, where five players from each team take turns one-on-one with the goalie for eight seconds.
Angus Woodward stepped up when asked, and managed to outwit the SYC goalie with a great pass under his stick which slammed in for a goal to cement the 5:3 win.
Benalla Hockey Club Presentation Day
All players will be celebrated at Benalla Hockey Club’s Presentation Day this Saturday, September 13, at 12pm for lunch. All players and supporters, past and present are welcome! Please email benallahockey@gmail.com or see Facebook for details.
