Academy News

What an exciting weekend of football for our Junior Academy teams! Luckily, the weather stayed cooperative, though we did see some rain.

 

The U10 Academy team had an away game against BV Taipans, a team that has been in the pool since the first round. The academy team played some really good football, making the most of the field, and celebrated with a fantastic win.

 

Our Under 11s remain unbeaten this season and kept that impressive streak going with a strong performance this weekend. Playing at home, they hosted a tough Rangers Tigers side. The Tigers had a low number of players, so some of the BA U11S jumped in and played for them. Both teams played well, but the Academy showed great depth and resourcefulness, earning another well-deserved victory.

 

The U12S team continues their exciting journey in this pool, facing some very talented and strong opponents. After a win against Picton last weekend, spirits were high, and training was sharp. Facing a solid Rangers Tuataras side with plenty of depth and composure, the game was always going to be challenging. Although they scored in the second half to narrow the gap, the Rangers held on for the win after some exciting back-and-forth action.

 

Our U13S team went away to play Renwick Wildcats, who have been their only loss so far this year. The weather was a bit gloomy, overcast and windy, but both teams stayed focused and determined to secure a win. The Renwick team was very aggressive, pressing hard for the ball everywhere on the field. The Academy's passing was excellent, creating some beautiful chances. The first half was very close, with both sides coming close to taking the lead. In the second half, the Renwick team really took control, and the Academy players looked a bit shaken. Despite their efforts, the game ended in a score draw. Renwick showed great resilience, and while the U13S will need to regroup and focus on training, their grit and determination were clearly visible to see.