Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club’s Senior Men Div 6 NW side hosted Kyneton at Chewton on another perfect winters afternoon on Sunday August 7. A rematch from the season’s earlier 3-3 draw. Maine went into the game as favourites, unbeaten in their last 11 matches, with a run nine wins and two draws.
After a tight opening 10 minutes, Castlemaine slowly took control of possession and looked to play through the experienced Kyneton defence. In reply, Kyneton hit long balls with little effect, with most dealt with by a rock solid Castlemaine defence led by Geordie McMurtrie. As the half wore on, Maine looked the more likely side to find the break through which eventually came with a tidy finish from Oliver Gunter after a smooth pitch long build up.
The second half saw almost total domination of the ball by a confident Maine side. Again, dogged Kyneton defending and some wayward finishing kept the score at 1-0. It wasn’t until Conna Mallet picked up the ball from a throw-in beating two defenders and the keeper in a wonderful solo effort, that the home team and supporters could relax and enjoy a brilliant performance from all in yellow and green.
Coach Dave Gunter was impressed by the whole team’s performance, but especially the defence, also singled out were Levi and James Chaffey for special mention, with typically strong displays in both attack and on defence.
With three games to go, Castlemaine are equal first on the table, with goal difference the only thing splitting them and West Point. Their final home game of the season is scheduled for 3pm on August 21, when they will hope to complete an unbeaten home season.
Senior Men Div 7 NW
Another tough away trip down the Calder for the Div 7 Men saw them come up short to Maidstone United, with the final score 5-2. Goals to Harry Harvey and Lucas Rotteveel, ensured their was some positive reward for another spirited display from this young team.
Senior Women BASL Central Vic League 2
The Castlemaine Goldfields Senior Women enjoyed a break without a game this week after a very tough road trip to Tatura saw them go down 7-0 in Round 12. With two more rounds to go the Women are hoping that one more positive result can secure the a top four finish and a place in the finals.
Juniors
The Castlemaine Goldfields juniors Bendigo Amateur Soccer League season is quickly nearing its conclusion too with just three rounds to go, followed by the Junior Super Cup for teams playing in the finals positions.
As it stands Castlemaine Goldfields have as many as nine of their 12 competitive junior teams vying for, or already having secured, a place in the Super Cup.
The Castlemaine Goldfields FC Junior Club Awards Day (U10-U16s) will be hosted on the morning of Sunday August 28. So save the date and stay tuned for details on the event to follow!