Women's Super League | Devonport Strikers vs Taroona FC | 12 pm | Valley Road, Devonport | Saturday 10th July 2021
It was an early morning for the Taroona Pirates as they travelled to Devonport to meet the Strikers at Valley Road. It was end to end action here, from two of the new sides to the MyState Women's Super League this year ultimately ending in a 4-2 victory to Devonport.
It was Taroona who kicked off the goal action, as Emma Carbon netted her first goal in the 18th minute with a curling free-kick into the goal past keeper George Anderson.
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Taroona celebrate the first goal of the game. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
Devonport continued to pressure Taroona, with a number of runs forward to keeper Izzy Ottavi, whose acrobatics kept Strikers from increasing the difference. It was the shot-stopper's birthday on Saturday, but ball after ball coming through the Taroona defence wasn't quite the gift she was hoping for.
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Ottavi was excellent in goal for Taroona. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
Devonport didn't wait for much longer to reply, as Jazmin White made it past Ottavi to bring the scoreline level. Her celebration, running towards team manager, Theresa Andrews on the Strikers Bench. Joined by her teammates, the celebration was a nod to the original reason for the Pink day festivities that day at Valley road. Theresa, a cancer survivor herself, inspired the fundraiser.
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Devonport celebrates with Theresa Andrews. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
It was end to end challenges for these two sides, until late in the first half when Taroona again broke the deadlock. Ellie Cropp, with a stunning run through the Devonport defence to slam home Taroona's second goal in the 42nd minute.
The Pirates headed into the sheds at half time a goal up. Could this be their chance to catch South Hobart at the bottom of the WSL table?
HALF TIME: Devonport 1 (White, '21) Taroona 2 (Cabon '18, Cropp '42)
Taroona came into the second half with a spring in their step. They continued the pressure, keeping Geroge Anderson busy with a number of shots on goal.
It was White again, however, who took a cross from Strikers Captain, Danielle Mitchell who was under pressure from Taroona. Her hasty disposal of the ball however was accurately landed at the feet of White in the goalmouth who didn't hesitate to hit the ball over the line in the 52nd minute of the game to make it 2-2.
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White, polishing her boots after netting three goals. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
The scores were now level and a battle for the ball ensued. It was end to end action, with Taroona seeming to have the advantage. Anderson was put under fire from Taroona after a barrage of goal attempts.
It was in the 81st minute of the game when a run by Strikers' Analee Bidwell from the halfway line ended in a beautiful curling ball over the head of Ottavi.
It wasn't long before Devonport sealed the win as experienced midfielder, Danielle Mitchell, weaved around the Taroona midfield with a great through ball again to White, who secured her hat-trick of the day as she sailed past the goal, tapping in her third in the 84th minute.
Full Time
Devonport Strikers 4 (White '21, '52, '84) Taroona Football Club 2 (Cabon '18, Cropp '42)
In other Super League games,
Taroona celebrate the first goal of the game. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
Devonport continued to pressure Taroona, with a number of runs forward to keeper Izzy Ottavi, whose acrobatics kept Strikers from increasing the difference. It was the shot-stopper's birthday on Saturday, but ball after ball coming through the Taroona defence wasn't quite the gift she was hoping for.
[caption id="attachment_17298" align="aligncenter" width="653"] Ottavi was excellent in goal for Taroona. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
Devonport didn't wait for much longer to reply, as Jazmin White made it past Ottavi to bring the scoreline level. Her celebration, running towards team manager, Theresa Andrews on the Strikers Bench. Joined by her teammates, the celebration was a nod to the original reason for the Pink day festivities that day at Valley road. Theresa, a cancer survivor herself, inspired the fundraiser.
[caption id="attachment_17295" align="aligncenter" width="649"] Devonport celebrates with Theresa Andrews. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
It was end to end challenges for these two sides, until late in the first half when Taroona again broke the deadlock. Ellie Cropp, with a stunning run through the Devonport defence to slam home Taroona's second goal in the 42nd minute.
The Pirates headed into the sheds at half time a goal up. Could this be their chance to catch South Hobart at the bottom of the WSL table?
HALF TIME: Devonport 1 (White, '21) Taroona 2 (Cabon '18, Cropp '42)
Taroona came into the second half with a spring in their step. They continued the pressure, keeping Geroge Anderson busy with a number of shots on goal.
It was White again, however, who took a cross from Strikers Captain, Danielle Mitchell who was under pressure from Taroona. Her hasty disposal of the ball however was accurately landed at the feet of White in the goalmouth who didn't hesitate to hit the ball over the line in the 52nd minute of the game to make it 2-2.
[caption id="attachment_17296" align="aligncenter" width="647"] White, polishing her boots after netting three goals. Picture: Solstice Digital[/caption]
The scores were now level and a battle for the ball ensued. It was end to end action, with Taroona seeming to have the advantage. Anderson was put under fire from Taroona after a barrage of goal attempts.
It was in the 81st minute of the game when a run by Strikers' Analee Bidwell from the halfway line ended in a beautiful curling ball over the head of Ottavi.
It wasn't long before Devonport sealed the win as experienced midfielder, Danielle Mitchell, weaved around the Taroona midfield with a great through ball again to White, who secured her hat-trick of the day as she sailed past the goal, tapping in her third in the 84th minute.
Full Time
Devonport Strikers 4 (White '21, '52, '84) Taroona Football Club 2 (Cabon '18, Cropp '42)
In other Super League games,
Clarence Zebras defeated South Hobart 4-1
Olympia drew 2-2 to Kingborough
Devonport Strikers raised over $6000 for the McGrath Foundation in Saturday's pink day fundraiser. To make a donation, go to:
https://devonportstrikers.com.au/pinkday/
To see the full picture gallery for this game, click HERE