After a brief time of notification that Mercury Bay needed some more girls to complete the Under 12 Girls Football team, there are now 16 girls on this new team.
Carl Gubb is their coach and his experience and skill are creating a confident and skilful team. The girls played their very first match last Saturday, 19 July in Whangamata. The red team won by a very narrow margin.
Players of the Day: Jessica Allen – For her leadership as captain, tireless work in midfield, and stepping up with courage in goal. Piata Morgan-Joyce – For her relentless attacking runs and goal-scoring flair.
Last Saturday, it was Mercury Bay U12 Girls vs Whangamatā White U12 Girls and we were the hosts at Moewai Sport park.
This weekend’s home game was a real cracker! Every player showed tremendous improvement in both individual skills and teamwork. We went into halftime with a lead, thanks to a brilliant hat trick from Neela Sacault and another goal from Piata.
The second half was an exciting 30 minutes of end-to-end football that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The match ended in a well-earned draw
Players of the Day: Niahm Williams – For her all-around excellence and determination.
Pipi – For her standout performance and commitment throughout the match.
We’re incredibly proud of all our players.
A huge thank you to Phil Jowsey for stepping in to referee and allowing both teams to enjoy a flowing, fun game of football.
