Football Matters with Cyclops Jnr

Local

Burdekin FC Prems have been playing well for this early part of the season and confidence was high to travel to Warriors and get a winning result. Despite having players missing through injuries and circumstances the team was able to focus and maintain their composure to play a high quality, high tempo game.
The first goal came from a corner late in the first half and was a just reward for continued pressure from good attacks down both sides of the field. The second half started brightly, and it wasn’t long before more goal scoring chances were being made. The second goal was put away well by Matthew Kolb. Burdekin continued to maintain control of the game, with only a handful of occasions for our keeper Jarrod Camer to be called into action.

With 10 minutes to go there were two young players given their Premier League debut, Jhett Jones and Cooper Kross. These two boys were eager to get on the field and contributed immediately to the good performance of the side. They both show great promise with great combinations working together with Cooper putting together a mean cross for Jhett who only narrowly missed scoring a goal on debut. Both had chances to score but the third goal came from a Matthew Walker special, a free kick from inside his own half sent into the top corner as the keeper watched it sail over his head. Two wins from two games is a great start to the season.

Burdekin FC Reserves made the trip to Warriors and put in another strong effort as a young and developing team. Despite the hot and humid conditions both teams played an open and fast game. It was an arm wrestle for most of the match although Warriors had the best chances it was nil all at half time. The second half was much the same as the first and it took an unlucky deflection to give Warriors their winning goal. The Burdekin boys kept trying hard but couldn’t score the goal they deserved for their effort. 

The ladies arrived at Melrose Park with only 9 available to take the park. The ladies battled hard in the heat of the day with Warriors pushing hard to break through the strong defence within the middle of the park. Eventually, Warriors were successful taking a shot from outside the 18- yard box and another soon after. Just after a water break, the game was cut short due to a Burdekin injury. The game was abandoned due to the wait time for the ambulance to arrive on the scene. The game will be rescheduled to be played at a later date.

The Funks had their first hit out for the year on Friday with a new like side away at Rebels. After a frantic start to the game, the Funks found themselves out of legs early and Rebels took advantage scoring 3 goals in 10 minutes. Some fresh legs and positional changes made the difference, and the funks were able to get back into the game with a goal through Alec Contzonis. The second half was an even contest with both sides creating chances, but Rebels would eventually seal the match with a late goal and the game ending 4-1.

Juniors

Juniors first games for the season went off with a bang on Saturday.  It was so great to see so many kids, parents, grandparents and friends down at the grounds! The little under 5's were so cute playing their first games and already can see some talent in those kids!  The all girls teams 8/9, 10/11 and 12/13 all played amazing and they all love playing together and with each other.  Games will be on again this Saturday, then will break for Easter and school holidays. See you down at the grounds Saturday!

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