WA Over 55's - 2012 Match Reports

WA vs VIC 2 - Friday, September 28, 2012

Motto: We can choose the attitude we bring to our team 

Actively 
Going for 
GOLD for WA 55's 
Reaching the top 
Enjoying the experience 
Sticking together 
Success for the 
Individual 
tOgether we will 
Never give up  

WE WON! 

Our first game was against the combined Victoria 2 team. WA started slowly but soon took control of the game with short passing and great leads by the strikers which resulted in a goal scored at the 27 minute mark by Ricky Whelan. 
The defence was very solid and supported their forwards throughout the game. 
Although we had many shots on goal it wasn't until the 57th minute that a short corner was scored by Janese McDougall. 

A GREAT TEAM EFFORT !!!! 

Result: WA 2 - VIC2 0 
Goal scorers: Ricky Whelan, Janese McDougall 

WA vs ACT - Saturday, September 29, 2012

Motto: Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last. 

EXCELLENCE IS NOT A SKILL. IT IS AN ATTITUDE. 

After a great warm up, the girls took to the field eager to play hard. Considering the very cold and windy conditions WA had the ACT on the back foot right from the start, with many forays into the circle. 
The first goal was scored by Alma Davies with a reverse stick shot into goals. 
The second goal was scored by Betty Butterly from a goalie rebound. 
After a motivational talk from coach Coleen Dayman at half time, the team continued to play with aggression and determination which resulted in the 3rd goal from Alma Davies. 
The end result being 3-1 to WA. A great team effort by everyone. 

Result: WA 3 - ACT 1 
Goals : Alma Davies 2 goals, Betty Butterly 1 goal 

WA vs VIC - Monday, October 1, 2012

Inspirational saying: BMW - Think of everything and do it really, really well 

Game 3 of the tournament against Victoria No 1 team saw WA pressure their defence resulting in a penalty corner where our first goal was scored in the 14th minute off a rebound by Jill Sheehan. 

After numerous penetrations into the circle and attacking team play the result at half time was 1-0. 

Coach Coleen Dayman gave a motivational talk at half time and WA went into the second half with enthusiasm. 

After wonderful team work and hard running another penalty corner was awarded resulting in a second goal from another rebound by Dale Keiley at the 48th minute. WA maintained their control of the game to ensure a 2-1 victory.  

A great team effort by 55s. 

Result: WA 2 - VIC 1 
Goal scorers: Jill Sheehan, Dale Keiley 

WA vs NSW - Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Inspirational saying: Teamwork- If everyone is moving forward together, then the success takes care of itself. 

On Thursday 2nd October WA 55's convincely beat NSW 2-0. The game was played at 10am in sunny conditions. 
WA played really well as a term stringing some excellent passes together. 
They had plenty of penetrations into the circle and were unlucky not to score more goals. 

The first goal was the result of a a team effort with Ricky Whelan forcing a penalty stroke from her attempt at goal. 
The penalty flick was brilliantly executed by Jill Sheehan. 

The second goal was again a team effort which saw Jill place a deep ball into attack masterly picked up by Deb Andrews in the circle and passed to Alma Davies eliminating the goalie and scoring. 
Defence continued to be solid and strong as they have been in all matches. 

WE HAVE WON 4 MATCHES SO FAR! 

Result: WA 2 - NSW 0 

Goal scorers: Jill Sheehan, Alma Davies 

WA vs QLD - Thursday, October 4, 2012

Inspirational Saying: To be No 1 you have to work hard, to stay No 1 you have to work harder 

Our game against Queensland was the last of the round. Not a game that would affect our position at the top of the ladder, undefeated, but a game we felt we should win all the same. 

Our goal was scored at the 3rd minute mark. It started with Dale passing a long ball to Betty who positioned at the spot in the circle. She side stepped the goalie and reversed sticked he ball into the goals. 

The rest of the game was dominated by WA. We had more opportunities to score but did not manage to covert. With strong defence by our mid field and backs, Queensland did not look to be a danger. 

We now head into tomorrow playing the first crossover against 4th placed Victoria, the winner playing the grand final on Saturday. 

GO WEST GO !!!!! 

Result: WA 1 - QLD 0 

Goal scorers: betty Butterly 

SemiFinal WA vs VIC - Friday, October 5, 2012

Inspirational Sayings: 
Do not wait to strike til the iron is hot but make it hot by striking. 
There are 2 times in your hockey life NOW and TOO LATE 

Today was a very important game for the 55's. A draw or win would ensure us a spot in the grand final tomorrow. 
We were up against Victoria. WA started well with many possessions but unable to penetrate the goals. 
Against the play Victoria were awarded a penalty stroke which they converted. 
WA fought back doggedly and were eventually awarded a short corner which Janese McDougall scored. 

In the second half WA had many attacking moves but were extremely unlucky not to score. 
The Victorian goalie played superbly. 
The game ended in a 1 all draw and because WA were on top of the ladder automatically went through to the Grand Final. 

GRAND FINAL HERE WE COME !!! 

Result: WA 1 - VIC 1 

Goal scorers: Janese McDougall 

Grand Final - WA vs NSW - Saturday, October 6, 2012

WE WON THE GOLD MEDAL!!!! 

Inspirational Saying: If you are in it, you're in it to win it. 

WA played an amazing game with the whole team contributing to a convincing win against NSW. 

Janese McDougall was the player of the grand final. 

It was a great tournament with WA 55's being undefeated. Congratulations girls you were a credit to your state. 

Thank you to our fabulous coach Coleen Dayman and our wonderful manageress Lyn Smart. 

Result: WA 3 - NSW 0 

Goal scorers: 

Jill Sheehan - 1st goal 3rd minute - penalty stroke. 2nd goal at the 42nd minute - penalty corner. 
Alma Davies - 3rd goal at the 69th minute - field goal.