Congratulations Adelaide City U13's

Dr.D · Post by **Dr.D** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:13 am

I don't often get the opportunity to watch any juniors play, but was lucky enough to go along last night to watch Adelaide City's U13's take on South Adelaide Pink Panthers.

The way those young girls play is a testament to their clubs development programs and their parents and coaches efforts. Watching them gives me huge confidence for the future of women's soccer in SA. The skills and vision of play from 11 and 12 year olds was extremely impressive and the game was a close 2-1 win to City.

Well done to the girls from both teams! Can't wait for some of those girls to join the senior soccer circuit!!

courtz · Post by **courtz** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:24 am

oh well done girls! i love watchign little tackers play!!! u can always tell whos gna b a superstar and whos gna b crap too hahahahahaha!

Dr.D · Post by **Dr.D** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:00 am

Yeah they're so feisty at that age, and these kids had no fear, it was great to watch, they were heading the ball and everything!!! They'd put some Div 3 teams to shame with their skills

BillShankly · Post by **BillShankly** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:28 am

well done girls, great to hear there is some quality up and coming talent coming through.

Super_Trooper · Post by **Super_Trooper** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:18 pm

I coached those girls last year... FANTASTIC!!!

My little under 11's are growing up!!

DYP · Post by **DYP** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:10 pm

the AU u11s will be ones to watch, only lost a couple of games last year in U11s comp and won the rest, they were 9 year olds, imagine them this year as 10 yer olds!

but in the end of the day development is the key more the winning!

and getting more kids of both genders to play the wonderful game of soccer!

skeet · Post by **skeet** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:18 pm

well done girls
congrats

courtz · Post by **courtz** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:26 pm

uhm fulhams under 11s r the under 13s and they r soo cute and heaps skillfull.... but got flogged 10-0 in their 1st game.. which was unlucki i guess but theyre adorable!

Dr.D · Post by **Dr.D** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:32 pm

I heard about that game, unlucky.... And a bummer the Fulham youngsters got beaten like that, it sucks when you're learning, but hopefully they'll be tougher for the experience of playing above their age group and it will benefit them when they're older....

Judge Judy · Post by **Judge Judy** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:34 pm

i can't believe they were heading the ball!

Dr.D · Post by **Dr.D** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:16 pm

Are you being sarcastic xabi

pvfc · Post by **pvfc** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:37 pm

Anybody who has not seen a juniors game for a while would be pleasantly surprised by the quality of some of the young players now coming through the system.
You could go to a girls football match at almost any local club and see players who should have a very bright future.
Having been involved in coaching girls teams in club and 'zones' football over the past couple of years, I know of many girls in the 11- 17 age group who are very good players, and are part of strong skillful teams.

Judge Judy · Post by **Judge Judy** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:07 pm

Dr.D wrote:Are you being sarcastic xabi

yes

beaches · Post by **beaches** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:53 pm

Excellent comment Dr D, one wonders what the opposition coach did to stop the flogging when the score went to 5 zit. Although I can recall some 6 or 7 years ago, Fulham in U/14's had not scored a goal all season, and were getting flogged, when the coach of the opposition took a lot of players off put others in different positions. The order was given make Fulham work a bit for a goal, I reckon Neits was the goalkeeper, the goal came, and you would have thought the Fulham girls had won the cup. Good on you Neits, the coach, and other players for making it a great day for those Fulham girls. Great sportsmanship. To those who thought they did the wrong thing baha. Where are Fulham now.

beaches · Post by **beaches** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:16 pm

DrD, I have just learned about the young Pink Panthers girl who finished with a broken ankle in the game you saw Wednesday night,. Any Comment???

neits/burgo/shadow · Post by **neits/burgo/shadow** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:41 pm

beaches wrote:Excellent comment Dr D, one wonders what the opposition coach did to stop the flogging when the score went to 5 zit. Although I can recall some 6 or 7 years ago, Fulham in U/14's had not scored a goal all season, and were getting flogged, when the coach of the opposition took a lot of players off put others in different positions. The order was given make Fulham work a bit for a goal, I reckon Neits was the goalkeeper, the goal came, and you would have thought the Fulham girls had won the cup. Good on you Neits, the coach, and other players for making it a great day for those Fulham girls. Great sportsmanship. To those who thought they did the wrong thing baha. Where are Fulham now.

I must have known I would someday be playing with those same girls in the future...

...altho that game was AGES ago, i still remember that goal..hehe..but the celebrations by the fulham girls were priceless..

GO FULHAM!

Dr.D · Post by **Dr.D** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:17 pm

Beaches, I arrived at the game just as that yound lady was getting carted off the field, so didn't actually see her go down, but speaking to players after the game, apparently it was an unfortunate accident where she rolled her ankle over the ball. Nasty injury, we had a player do the same thing last season turning her ankle in a small "pot hole" on the pitch. But she's back fighting this season.

Hopefully this young Panther will have a speedy and successful recovery and wont be detered from making a come back. I wish her all the best!

shorty · Post by **shorty** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:26 pm

beaches wrote:
Excellent comment Dr D, one wonders what the opposition coach did to stop the flogging when the score went to 5 zit. Although I can recall some 6 or 7 years ago, Fulham in U/14's had not scored a goal all season, and were getting flogged, when the coach of the opposition took a lot of players off put others in different positions. The order was given make Fulham work a bit for a goal, I reckon Neits was the goalkeeper, the goal came, and you would have thought the Fulham girls had won the cup. Good on you Neits, the coach, and other players for making it a great day for those Fulham girls. Great sportsmanship. To those who thought they did the wrong thing baha. Where are Fulham now.

neits/burgo/shadow wrote:
I must have known I would someday be playing with those same girls in the future... ...altho that game was AGES ago, i still remember that goal..hehe..but the celebrations by the fulham girls were priceless.. GO FULHAM!

neits did u play for noarlunga then???

neits/burgo/shadow · Post by **neits/burgo/shadow** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:42 pm

Yeah sure did shorty! Bill was our coach remember?? or are you just takin the piss? 2000 im thinking it was...

beaches · Post by **beaches** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:01 am

Hey Shorty, What year did you break your leg?? First Premier League game you played?? The Pink Panther player who broke her ankle very talented apparently hope she can come back like you have been able to do.

Maybe you can give her some encouragement when you come home.

shorty · Post by **shorty** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:53 am

oh sorry neits i really didnt know!!!
but ohhh i rememba haha lol.. bill was awesome best coach at noarlunga!

beaches..
i broke my leg 2001 (april fools day) FROM A NEITS CROSS
lol

hey i would be happy to help her out not that i have done much since my recovery lol.. but im always open to lend a helping hand.
who was the little girl that broke her leg???