Jessica Larsen
The first Sunday of winter brought with it freezing temperatures and light rain which eventually soaked through to the bone. Despite the wintry conditions, Gisborne Soccer Club still managed to put on a good show for those who braved the chill. The State Four women's team started the day off hosting the league's ladder topper, Lara FC. The game was always going to be hard one, especially with the knowledge that the opposition had planned on an easy thrashing. Those plans however were stunted as the home side only trailed by five goals at half-time. This improvement from the previous time the two teams met continued through to the second half as Gisborne only conceded one goal. The game ended in a 0-6 loss, with Lara sitting comfortably on the top of the ladder, two points clear from second.
The State Three team experienced a little more success this week against Melbourne University, also at Dixon Field. Gisborne hit the lead early as goals went to both Gill McDermott and Helen Smith. Melbourne University fought back and scored a first goal before Gill McDermott secured another. By half-time the scoreboard read 3-1 Gisborne's way and the home team was keen to extend the lead. Kat Karatsoris scored an incredibly skilful goal from her own corner kick that left everyone watching on in awe. The next corner provided another goal opportunity for Gisborne and defender Kim Hutt scored from another corner kick. As the game continued, Melbourne found spark and soon added another two goals to its tally, these however were won back as Gisborne steadied and Jessica Larsen and Gill McDermott both found the back of the net. The game ended as a fruitful 7-3 win for Gisborne, with Gill McDermott earning a hat-trick. The State Three team sits fourth on the ladder. Both women's teams have a bye this week and games will resume the following weekend, as both teams play at Dixon Field.
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