The Bears are delighted to announce key 2017 NPL Youth coaching appointments. More news to follow.
U13 - (C) Kyle Davis
U14 - (C) Steve McIntosh (a) Grant Clouten
U15 - (C) Drew Boardman (a) Mitchell Fisher
Weston welcomed Hamilton Olympic to Rockwell Automation Park for their round 13 fixtures.
The under 19s kicked the day off with a 1-1 draw and can consider themselves a little unfortunate after putting in a great shift.
Our U22s got things back on track with a great 2-1 win.
First grade, on the back of a very promising performance against Magic, needed to combat a very strong Hamilton frontline. Unfortunately the Bears were chasing straight out of the traps after going behind in the 1st minute.
Weston were certainly not out of it creating their own opportunities but a screamer in the 34th minute made the task even harder. Three minutes later and it was 0-3 after some loose defending and a mountain to climb.
The second half saw an improved effort with a number of chances made. A Robbie Turnbull goal late in the game after some super lead up work from Isaak Peek was the highlight in the Bears afternoon.
Weston's youth teams were at home on Saturday and continued their fine season with some super football.
This week we welcomed Adamstown Rosebud to Rockwell Automation Park for our Round 16 games.
There are also some great game photos on 'Claw Bear's' facebook page.
Well done everyone and...
C'mon you Bears!!!
U13 | Weston 7:2 Adamstown
U14 | Weston 6:1 Adamstown
U15 | Weston 0:1 Adamstown
U17 | Weston 2:2 Adamstown
Travelling to Broadmeadow is always a good challenge and the Bears went there with points to prove and win.
The U19s, again, got the day off to super start with a fine 2-1 victory.
Another late goal was to sink the U22s in what was good performance.
1st grade still requiring points had plenty to play for but were dealt a body blow early on due to a sickening head clash between Zac Sneddon and Shane Paul. The resulting injuries would see Shane with a very nasty gash to the head and Zac removed from the field of play with what was later to be confirmed as a head fracture. We wish both players a speedy recovery.
Weston challenged well throughout the match striking the post in the first half and creating numerous other chances.
Shortly after the restart Magic, attacking into the Bears box, drew a foul and the resulting penalty found the net. Weston continued to search out a result and the 1st of 2 shouts for a penalty were denied for a handball on the line from a close range shot. The second denied claim was from a similar drive into the box for the successful Magic penalty but this one was waved away. Full time 1-0 to Magic.
While not the result the lads wanted or deserved it is really encouraging to see the young players involved and a strong performance.
