Rugby Match Report: St Andrew’s College vs Dale College
Lower Field, St Andrew’s College, Makanda
St Andrew’s College hosted Dale College in an exciting rugby encounter at Lower Field in Makanda. Both teams displayed attractive rugby throughout the match, making for a thrilling contest.
The 1st Team match began with St Andrew’s College showing early aggression and attacking from deep within their own territory. Despite their strong start, College initially struggled to convert their opportunities into points. Dale College seized the opportunity to open the scoring with a penalty kick, taking an early lead.
However, College rallied in the latter part of the first half, asserting control and scoring two tries. The first try came from Will Stern, who crossed the line to put St Andrew’s College on the scoreboard. This was followed by an outstanding individual effort from Murray Wilson, who scored another try for College. Will Stern successfully converted both tries, bringing the halftime score to 14-6 in favor of St Andrew’s College.
College carried their momentum into the second half, playing disciplined and effective rugby. They extended their lead with two more tries, scored by Guy Fraser and Aza Nonxuba respectively, showcasing their attacking prowess.
However, Dale College responded vigorously, increasing their tempo and capitalizing on the mistakes of the St Andrew’s College side. Dale managed to score three tries of their own in the second half, making the game highly competitive.
In the closing moments of the match, with the score at 26-25 in favour of College, Dale had an opportunity to snatch victory with a conversion attempt after scoring their final try. Fortunately for College, Dale missed the conversion. In the dying seconds, St Andrew’s College secured a crucial turnover and kicked the ball out to end the game with a narrow 26-25 victory.
The match concluded with St Andrew’s College emerging victorious in a closely contested encounter against Dale College. Both teams contributed to an entertaining spectacle of schoolboy rugby, showcasing skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the game.
The results were:
Under 14A won 2-1
Under 16A won 4-0
Under 16B won 4-0
3rd Team won 4-1
2nd Team won 3-1
Hockey: St Andrew’s College vs Dale College – 19 July 2024
The final fixture of the 2024 hockey season took place last Friday, with St Andrew’s College hosting Dale College. It was an eventful afternoon and a fitting end to a highly successful season. The matches were tightly contested, and the thrilling hockey was enjoyed by players and supporters alike.
1st XI Hockey Match Report
The St Andrew’s College 1st XI found themselves on the back foot in the early stages of the game. After a slow start, Dale College capitalized on a defensive error and took the lead via a short corner. The match was physical and fast-paced, both teams consistently challenging their opposition. St Andrew’s slowly gained the upper hand with more possession and equalized through a short corner of their own. In a game that looked set to be a draw, a goal mouth scramble allowed Jake Taylor to fire in the last-minute winning goal and seal the victory 2-1 for St Andrew’s College.
Soccer
Match Report: U16s
St Andrew’s College U16s 2-0 Dale College U16s
In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the St Andrew’s College U16 team emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Dale College. St Andrew’s dominated possession from the outset, creating numerous scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came from the penalty spot after a period of pressure from the hosts. The second half saw St Andrew’s maintain their momentum and double their lead. The defense held strong, ensuring a clean sheet and a well-deserved victory.
Match Report: First Team
St Andrew’s College 1-2 Dale College
In their first game of the season, the St Andrew’s College First Team made a valiant effort against Dale College but fell short by a narrow 2-1 margin. The match was a thrilling encounter characterised by competitive spirit and fine margins. Dale College took the lead in the first half with a well-crafted goal. St Andrew’s responded with determination, equalizing from a set-piece. The second half was tightly contested, with both teams displaying great resilience and skill. However, Dale managed to clinch the winning goal. Despite the loss, St Andrew’s showed commendable effort and sportsmanship, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season.
Coach’s Comments
“We’re incredibly proud of our teams today,” said Eurico Marques, the interim MIC of Football at St Andrew’s College. “The U16s showed fantastic discipline and skill, securing a well-earned win. Our First Team, though narrowly defeated, demonstrated great heart and competitiveness. It was a match decided by fine margins, and the spirit in which it was played exemplified the values we cherish at St Andrew’s. We look forward to building on these performances as the season progresses.”
Sports report sent from St Andrew’s College in Makhanda