Spectators literally held their breath watching U15 girls soccer
A final goal was scored by Phillip Island to deliver a win.
U15 Girls
The U15 Girls game between Phillip Island and Korumburra was an exciting and hard-fought contest for both teams.
With the welcome sunshine, the conditions were perfect for play.
In the first half Korumburra worked consistently to maintain pressure and try to move the ball toward their end.
This enabled them to score a successful three goals, whilst Phillip Island players focused on passing and defence, ultimately scoring a spirit-buoying goal in the first half.
Being two goals down was, ultimately, a strong motivational factor for Phillip Island, the girls shifting the trend to score two more goals and draw even with Korumburra several minutes into the next half.
Spectators almost literally held their breath as the teams sought control over the ball, tied for much of the second half.
Then, only minutes before the end of the match, a final goal was scored by Phillip Island to deliver a win.
Both teams played with dedication and a commendable spirit of positivity and support for one another, which was an inspiration to see.
Score: PI 4 def Korumburra 3.