Soccer Sport
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n the contest for the Lawe Davies Cup this season, Wesley College and Hale School, dominated the competition and unfortunately the First XI had to play them on two occasions. Although our team showed the Trinity spirit, and for large periods of the games played the better football, we were unable to put the ball in the net and this proved to be our downfall. In the other six games the team was able to turn their dominance into results, winning five and only losing to Aquinas in the last minute. A special mention must be made of James Quinn, up front, Ben Wisbey and Peter Menchetti in midfield, and Adam Russo, Daniel Pastorelli and Andrea Terni in defence. The other senior teams had greater success; the second XI lost only one game in the first round of the competition against Wesley and won their division over all. Some of the outstanding players were the goal keeper and vicecaptain, Justin Pietracatella and the centre back and captain, Daniel Steffanoni. The third XI also won their division with nine wins and one narrow loss – 6:5 to Guildford. During the season they scored a total of seventy two goals while conceding only fourteen with the top scorers being Marcin Kiszko and Minh Nguyen. The 10 As had an excellent season, finishing top of their division after losing only one game. Under the excellent guidance of Mr Adam Sibson the boys improved their skills, fitness and team play throughout the year. A number of boys had excellent seasons, but particular mention must go to Michael Dinh and Ronan Bray who were almost impossible to separate for fairest and best.
Captain Ben Colquhoun provided excellent leadership, and Phil Santos’ efforts to improve his fitness reaped excellent rewards. The 10 Bs also finished on top of their division. They only lost their last game and finished the season with eight wins and one draw. The standout players were Alex Pagnozzi, Leonard Ong and Will Schwab. In 9A soccer the boys lost only one game throughout the season and finished in top position winning nine of their ten matches. Overall this was a great team effort, but special mention must go to Alex Cocking, Calum O’Connell, Aaron Mayo and Captain Josh Marocchi who provided the skill and class necessary to overcome some strong opposing teams. The 9B group were cooperative and supportive. Congratulations to the whole team who won their championship and especially the captain Tim Cluett who always proved to be a great leader. The team did not lose a game and only drew a couple. The goalkeeper David Siliquini was outstanding and the defence led by Beau Mavric was impenetrable and the forwards and midfield were just unstoppable. The 9C team finished their season with five wins from the ten games. The Year 8 teams also had an excellent season with the 8A, nine wins and one loss, and 8C teams, seven wins and one draw, winning their competitions. The 8B team finished third with seven wins and three losses. Roger Blatchford Team Manager First XI
SOCCER FIRST X1 Back row: Andrea Terni, Brian Nimbalker, James Ielati, David Von Felten, Christopher Sabatini, Christian Catalano, Second row: Benjamin Wisbey, Adam Russo, Daniel Pastorelli, Daniel Ricciardello, James Cicanese, Jonathon Papas, James Quinn, Mr Roger Blatchford [Team manager] Front row: Peter Menchetti, Christopher Pike, Christopher Dendle, Christopher Chiari, Luke Parker, Jack Rocchi Absent: Mr Steve Neville [Coach]
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