Eunice and Witteberg record big wins
Eunice‘s and Witteberg‘s first hockey teams were in fine goal scoring form in their latest outings, recording comprehensive victories, while Oranje returned mixed results from their trip to the Cape.
Eunice got back to winning ways with a 7-0 victory over Fichardtpark on Thursday, following a 2-2 draw at home to Garsfontein on the previous weekend.
Their star player Bianca Rees-Gibbs was on target with a single goal in the tie against the Pretoria side, which continued her hot streak at the St Mary’s Festival, where she scored 17 times and was named the Player of the Tournament. Claire Volschenk was Eunice’s other scorer against Garsies.
Against Fichardtpark, coach Nika Coertzen‘s charges showed they have plenty more goalscoring options, with Rees-Gibbs not appearing on the scoresheet, although she was involved in a number of goals. Anebel Venter, Trusten Barnard, and Storm Harris scored a brace each, while Georgia Kambanis also struck.
“I am happy with the win because all seven goals were good team goals,” remarked Coertzen.
Eunice performance was highlighted by a good structure, a high press and passing accuracy. They manipulated space and provided support to each other in defence. It was an exhibition of the type of game that Coertzen wants her young team to play.
Two days after Eunice’s romp to victory, Witteberg put on a show of their own. Casey-Jean Terblanche’s charges were unstoppable as they dismembered Trio 5-1.
Despite a scoreline which suggests that Witteberg dominated from start to finish, Terblanche’s team started slowly. “The girls struggled to get going in the early stages of the game but kept pushing until they hit their straps to dominate later on, especially in the last chukka,” said Terblanche.
Arné Maritz starred for Witteberg, netting a hattrick, while Tumi Mosikili made an impact with a double of her own. Amy Kotzè and Zanè Wessels also weighed in with influential performances to guide the Bethlehem girls to victory.
Oranje set out for their trip to Cape Town expecting tough competition from both Paarl Girls’ High School and Paarl Gim. The former gave them a good run for their money, limiting the visitors to a single goal, but Oranje walked away the 1-0 victors. On Saturday, they were met by a determined Paar Gim and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Results: Eunice 7-1 Fichardtpark, Witteberg 5-1 Trio, Paarl Girls’ High 0-1 Oranje, Paarl Gim 2-2 Oranje
