By Steve Fleming
This week the Yarra Valley SC were the beneficiaries of a goalkeeping clinic run by Goalkeepers United. Sam from GU gave invaluable goalkeeping training to the Junior and senior goalkeepers which paid dividends for the Under 10s keeper Erin Thompson who earned her Player of the Match nomination for a flurry of saves against Berwick United. The training will continue over the coming weeks as YVSC seeks to invigorate its training program.
Despite the training, it was a tough week for the Valley Keepers on the pitch with some hard-fought losses and determined opposition making their lives difficult.
The Yarra Valley Firsts slipped to third on the ladder after suffering a 5 goal deficit to Waverly City who drilled 7 goals into the net. YVSC’s two goalscorers Jason Wishart and J.Ben salvaged some pride with excellent finishes.
The Women’s team took on Blackburn and can hold their heads high after keeping the 2-1 score respectable from halftime in what was an arm wrestle of a match.
The Senior Reserves fought out an entertaining 3-2 loss against Waverly City, with all goals coming in the second half. Danney Ceeney’s header into the net also caught the keeper’s head and both players were dazed momentarily but managed to play out the match.
The Thunderthirds played out a heartbreaking loss. After facing a 3 goal deficit at halftime, they managed 2 goals to Matty ’The Rock’ Stockton and Luciano Goncalves to come tantalisingly close to securing a draw in the final minutes.
The Fourths also played out a close-fought loss with Paul Healey the shining light up forward. The 2-1 score line was established at halftime and neither team could find a way to capitalise.
In the Juniors the Under 10s held out a determined Berwick for 15 minutes before the goals began to flow for a very talented young side in a 6-0 loss.
The Under 15’s also suffered a heavy defeat against a well-drilled and talented Northern Eagles outfit, 8-1 being the final score.
