The Breakers U13 girls travelled to Campbelltown on Sunday to take on the top team and came away with a nil-all draw after a hard-fought, physical tussle.

Campbelltown are always strong from the first whistle and challenged the Breakers defence early.  As they have been all season, the combination of Amber Kim, Hannah Rowlands, Bethany North and Lokke-the-Blocker-Rennerts were up to the challenge.

An early mistake by the Campbelltown goalie in picking up a pass-back, gave the Breakers a chance to score from another lovely free kick by Katye O’Donnell, The girls tried hard but just couldn’t quite get the ball where it needed to go.

Coach O’Donnell tried to break the impasse by bringing Zara Yates and Nuala Davis on.  

Hayley Modra and Alana Anderson were giving it all in the midfield but neither side could get an advantage.

As the tough play continued, Hannah Rowlands went down injured and had to be helped from the field. 

At the start of the second half the team was still without Rowlands.   Taylor Perry stepped up and played some of the best football of her career, defending, dodging and taking on all comers.

Lucy Boundey took a good shot in front of goal that just went wide and it was still anyone’s game to break through and win.

Nila Mohring was the next casualty to need the trainer and had to go off after playing an intense game.

A corner to Campbelltown raised Coach O’Donnell’s blood pressure but luckily the ball went out without testing goalie Ella Keam. 

A taped-up Rowlands came back on to try and lift the team and get the breakthrough needed.

With Mohring still iced up on the bench Zara Yates went down heavily and had to be helped off by teammates, leaving the girls with no subs to call on.

The game finished with no goals scored. It was a tough even game that showed off the skills and determination of both sides. The Breakers girls can be proud of matching the top team on their home turf. 

Next week’s game sees the girls back at home against Metro United who are currently just below them on the ladder.

Suggestion for this week’s training session – any player found checking their phone while on the subs bench should get extra laps and pushups.