McLaren District V Hahndorf
Hahndorf returned to winning form in their 4th fixture of South Australian Amateur Soccer League, putting the polish on their shooting boots with a 9-0 caning of McLaren District.
Hahndorf started Nathaniel Brooke in goal behind the defensive line of Scott Taylor, Martin Busch, Jon Lynn and Matt Medley. A young, vibrant midfield featured Alex Chapman, Jack Farrimond, Leo Santangelo and Dan Holland, the foursome providing plenty of the ball to strikers Callum Graham and Kayne Stubing.
Hahndorf got off to a flying start, Graham netting the opener with less than five minutes on the clock, Stubing supplying a fine cross for the talented forward. Soon after the Magpies doubled their lead, Taylor’s incisive pass piercing the host’s defence and Stubing drilled a low shot across the goal keeper, a slight bobble helping it on its way and maintaining the sharpshooter’s goal-a-game record.
The Magpies kept up the pressure with Chapman and Holland exploiting the width on offer and it was the latter who set up Stubing’s second, a sharp chance fired into goal to leave the hosts in disarray. Continued pressure saw Holland break forward to force a good save and from the resultant corner, Taylor and Busch had both their efforts go wide of the target.
However, further corners to the Magpies paid dividends, Santangelo picking up a weak clearance and after a slick move to create space, he arrowed a drive into goal. Hahndorf piled on the misery for the hosts when Stubing scored his hat trick with a long shot and then rounded out the half with Hahndorf’s sixth. The fourth was arguably the best of Stubing’s goals, the prolific marksman made a great turn to leave two defenders guarding space and then unleashed a searing shot into the corner of goal.
Leading 6-0 at half time, the Magpies relaxed a little on the resumption of play as Mclaren District took the match to them. The hosts tried to mount a challenge but the Hahndorf defence were miserly in giving away chances and Brooke was well placed to collect any shots on the visitor’s goal. Farrimond and Santangelo worked the central corridor to nullify District’s options, while Graham and Stubing remained a potent threat.
Hahndorf brought on Luke Guest as Hahndorf looked to regain their hold and a flowing move brought Graham an opportunity but the Mclaren ‘keeper was in good position to hold the shot. Graham continued his good work and put in a fine cross that the ‘keeper could only palm away. Holland pounced on the ball to fire in a fine finish and his first goal for the club.
Another Hahndorf substitution saw David Grant enter the match and his twenty minute warm up paid off when he linked up with Medley to send Farrimond galloping down the flank. The industrious midfielder cut in towards goal and deceived the ‘keeper with a swerving shot at the near post for the Magpies eighth strike. For his efforts, Farrimond was replaced by Gibert Ward as Hahndorf once again dominated play.
Santangelo had a chance after intercepting a goalkick, but his shot could only find the keeper. The big German, Busch tried to get on the scoreboard before departing the country. He had a fine effort flick the crossbar from a corner situation, before Holland added his second, Santangelo crossing for the debutant to tuck away.
With the match nearing its end, Busch had two more chances but was unable to souvenir a goal before the final whistle. It was a commanding performance by the Hahndorf Magpies with contributions from all over the ground. Best on the day was Callum Graham, his play a constant threat, with Stubing’s four goals and Santangelo’s work rate also a highlight.
Reserves
The Hahndorf Reserves handed out an 11-0 hammering to the McLaren District reserves, to get their league campaign back on track.
The Magpies began the match well, forwards Jesse Konstantinoff and Max Gordon-Edwards putting the McLaren defence on notice with with some early chances. Midfielders Luke Jones, Gilbert Ward, Jordan Webber, Colin Hibbert and Chris Sawers sought to control the middle and often used the flanks to set up attacks.
A series of corners for the visitors saw the opening score, defender Luke Guest reacting quickly to bury a loose ball into the net. Hahndorf pressed forward and gained a second goal through Konstantinoff, the hard working forward firing in after some fine play by the Magpie midfield.
Hahndorf had a third when Gordon-Edwards collected a long corner and after a clever turn, found Guest at the near post, the big defender with a neat volley to put the Magpies in complete control.
McLaren District created few chances, Kyle Eglinton, Andy Craig and Guest cutting out many of the forward balls and ‘keeper James Nicholson was never under any real threat. Ward played his deep midfield role to perfection, thwarting District with some timely interceptions and sending the Magpies into attack.
Webber announced his arrival in the match with an extraordinary hat trick within twenty minutes, the hard charging midfielder riding a few tackles to forge his way into the area and finding the net with fine shots on three carbon copy occasions.
With a commanding 6-0 lead at half time the Magpies challenged themselves to maintain the intensity. Sawers continued to provide a great option on the flank, linking up with Konstantinoff and Gordon-Edwards. However it was Webber who once again showed the way, another bustling run and shot bringing his tally to four.
Changes by the Hahndorf coaching staff brought on “the Enforcer”, Rupert Lindon, Ben “Beninho” Wells and refined defender Bob Gordon-Edwards. Hahndorf continued to press, many opportunities arising from Jones’ long throws or Hibbert’s corner kicks. Konstantinoff earned himself a penalty after a rash District challenge and duly converted to get his second and Hahndorf’s eighth.
Craig added a ninth with a header after Jones and Hibbert combined to get a smart cross from a short corner as the visitors maintained their momentum. Konstantinoff completed his hat trick with another fine finish after some steady possession by the Magpies. Sawers completed the rout with a bundled goal from close in, another cross not dealt with by the home side.
In a comprehensive display Hahndorf had winners all over the park, but Jordan Webber was outstanding with his four goal contribution. Other notable involvements came from Luke Guest and Gilbert Ward, their work down the spine ensured the home side had little joy in the goal scoring department.
Super Cs
The news wasn’t so good for the Div 4 Cs, going down 3-0 to league leaders Strathalbyn, the spirited Magpies having an equalising goal disallowed in the opening half and the visitors knocking in two quick ones during the second half.
The Div 5 Cs also was on the wrong side of a 4-1 score line against St Peters, the 10 men of Hahndorf depleted by late illness. Holding their own for much of the match, the Magpies were 1-1 at half time, courtesy of a Jordi Kane free kick. Despite an excellent effort by all the Hahndorf players, they were eventually over run as exhaustion set in late into the match.
Next week the Hahndorf Magpies will be looking to maintain their goal scoring form when they host Adelaide University at the Pine Avenue arena, with the Div 5 Cs kicking off the triple header by taking on the Adelaide Vipers in the 11am start. The Div 4 Cs are playing host to the intriguingly named Dragon Rangers at Mylor for their 3pm kick off.
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