Wentworth Storm - Year 1
What an exciting afternoon for our Year 1 team. They are all starting to play really well as a team and we are seeing some real stars emerging. In the first game against Gulf Harbour Primary school “GHS Phoenix” Daniel Campbell quickly scored the first goal, so we finished the first half in the lead. During the second half Daniel scored a beautiful goal again, but straight into the opponent’s net, so that what should have been a 2-0 win, became a 1-1 draw. (It can be hard to remember that teams change goals at half time.) But that didn’t detract from the amazing skills demonstrated by Daniel and his team mates. The second game against Stanmore Bay Kickers we lost 2-0, but we defended well and prevented a bigger loss, with some really good saves by Ophelia Cooke and others. Leo Zhang was awarded Player of the Day for a high energy performance, and for really knowing where he needed to be on the pitch, racing to protect the goal if the play was heading to the opponent’s end.
What an exciting afternoon for our Year 1 team. They are all starting to play really well as a team and we are seeing some real stars emerging. In the first game against Gulf Harbour Primary school “GHS Phoenix” Daniel Campbell quickly scored the first goal, so we finished the first half in the lead. During the second half Daniel scored a beautiful goal again, but straight into the opponent’s net, so that what should have been a 2-0 win, became a 1-1 draw. (It can be hard to remember that teams change goals at half time.) But that didn’t detract from the amazing skills demonstrated by Daniel and his team mates. The second game against Stanmore Bay Kickers we lost 2-0, but we defended well and prevented a bigger loss, with some really good saves by Ophelia Cooke and others. Leo Zhang was awarded Player of the Day for a high energy performance, and for really knowing where he needed to be on the pitch, racing to protect the goal if the play was heading to the opponent’s end.
Trainings are run at lunchtimes on Mondays for Years 1 & 2.
Wentworth Warriors - Years 1 & 2
WW Warriors 2 Orewa Devils 4
WW Warriors 2 Orewa Devils 4
The Warriors played the first half with only 4 players and did a great job at keeping the score line down. With a full squad the team started the second half with good attacking play and were rewarded with 2 great goals from Jacob and Timofei. The training sessions at lunch time are starting to show in the Warriors play. Well done to the whole team.
WW Warriors 2 GHS Sharks 2
The Warriors struggled at first to stay on their feet against a very physical GHS side. After a team talk at half time the side stepped up and played with spirit and sportsmanship. I was very proud of their improved passing and strong attacks on goal. The team battled to the final whistle and are starting to use the space on the pitch to build passes together.
Two players were awarded Player of the Day:
Elsa – for most improved player over the last few weeks, and
Timofei – for determined defence and endless running.
Elsa – for most improved player over the last few weeks, and
Timofei – for determined defence and endless running.
Trainings are run at lunchtimes on Mondays for Years 1 & 2.
Wentworth Dragons - Years 3 & 4
The team are now galvanised and becoming greater than the sum of their parts. Improving their skills is compounding their tactical understanding and although they drew 1-1 against Kingsway and lost 2-1 to Silverdale, both of these games were against very strong, well-drilled teams. Player of the Day was shared by Daniel Vaudrey and Olivia for outstanding defensive play.
Trainings are run at lunchtimes on Friday's for Years 3 & 4.
Wentworth Dragons - Years 3 & 4
The team are now galvanised and becoming greater than the sum of their parts. Improving their skills is compounding their tactical understanding and although they drew 1-1 against Kingsway and lost 2-1 to Silverdale, both of these games were against very strong, well-drilled teams. Player of the Day was shared by Daniel Vaudrey and Olivia for outstanding defensive play.
Trainings are run at lunchtimes on Friday's for Years 3 & 4.
Wentworth Magpies - Years 3 & 4
Another fantastic effort by the Magpies. Unfortunately we lost 3-1 to Stella Maris and lost 3-1 to Whangaparaoa Balls. Sophie Imparato was awarded Player of the Day for her determination and strength as striker. Well done to the entire team!
Trainings are run at lunchtimes on Friday's for Years 3 & 4.
Wentworth Strikers - Years 5 & 6
Wentworth Strikers 0 v Westminster Thunder 10
Wentworth Strikers 4 v Gulf Harbour Marcellos 3
This week's game marked the half way mark of our summer soccer competition. After a very tough first game against a highly schooled team, the Strikers brushed themselves off and went on to take their first win of the season against a team we narrowly lost to last time. We look forward to the next round of competition to see how many other games we can have such positives results from. Player of the Day was Elijah Kirkpatrick.
Years 5 & 6 trainings are currently postponed while the College has exams. Trainings will recommence when the College timetable returns to normal.