U16G Maleny 3 v Buderim 4

Maleny lost to 3-4 to Buderim in the 1st semi final played at Caboolture on Saturday.

We held Buderim out from scoring until the last minutes of the 1st half; this rocked our team who came out firing into the second half. Our first goal was scored from a brilliant header by Hannah Forbes bringing us to 1-1.  This lifted our spirits and gave us inspiration to be back in the game and Chloe Fuller set up a beautiful goal for her team mate Inca Hohn. Moments after Buderim scored another goal, 2-2. Another quick goal from Buderim made it 2-3; it was a neck and neck game! Maleny fought hard in spite of our fullback Sarquin Hunt being injured. Buderim, true to their goal scoring record, put another in the net making our job even harder. Gabby Jackson scored a goal from outside the area with a free kick making it 3-all. Buderim was the stronger attacking team on the day and scored their 4th goal which was a final blow for Maleny. With only minutes left Maleny fought hard to the finish.

Encouragement award went to Sarquin Hunt for her staying power, while playing with an injury, until the last minutes of the game. Best player of the match went to Molly Erickson our goal keeper for her outstanding performance for her team.
We are very proud of our team and the way they conducted themselves in true Maleny style, with great sportsmanship on and off the field. The girls still congratulated Buderim and made a bridge for them to run under.

Maleny U/16girls has had an awesome season, thank-you girls for your courage and commitment. You are all winners in our eyes.