Knockout Boys Football

In weather that most would describe as a typical Melbourne day, Pimpala boys from Yrs 5/6/7 got their Knockout Football campaign off to a flying start.

Played at Christies Beach Primary, four schools converged to see who would advance to the next round – Pimpala, Christies Beach, All Saints and Port Noarlunga.

Our first game saw us pitted against All Saints. From the start it was one-way traffic with Pimpala dominating the contest. By half-time, the game was already over with Pimpala leading by 10 goals. The second half was much the same with Pimpala booting another 9 goals. All Saints did hit the scoreboard towards the end of the game, but it was too little, too late.

Pimpala Demons 19.3-117 def. All Saints 1.2-8

Game 2 was going to define our day and through strong play it was a positive outcome. Christies Beach started strong but could not hurt us through scoreboard pressure and eventually, once we scored, the floodgates opened. As Christies Beach head’s started to drop our confidence grew and we piled on the goals. Again, Christies Beach hit the scoreboard late in the game but it made little difference.

Pimpala Demons 14.7-91 def. Christies Beach 2.0-12

Game 3 was make or break. A win would put us straight through to the next round, while a loss would see percentage used to determine the winner. With the oval resembling a quagmire, Port Noarlunga’s team with a large contingent of soccer players, decided that keeping the ball on the ground was going to be their best chance of winning. But, how wrong they were with our soccer players showing superior football (and soccer) skills to dominate the score line. Port Noarlunga were definitely our fittest opponent and kept the game on edge but, like All Saints and Christies Beach, they struggled to score against our defence.

Pimpala Demons 10.6 def Port Noarlunga 1.2-8

In what was truly a team performance throughout the day, Pimpala showed excellent teamwork and inclusion to dominate their opposition. It was an effort that every player should be proud of. Well done boys.

Special thanks must go to Adam Cunningham and Jimmy Emmerson for goal umpiring our matches and the other parents (and grandparents) that came out to support.

Stay tuned for our next opponent as we move into the next round.