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NANJING, CHINA    4 November 2011 

Australia commenced their 2011 AFC U16 Women’s Championships with a defeat at the hands of Korea Republic. Despite a promising start which saw the Westfield National U17’s Women’s team create their first goal scoring opportunity inside 45 seconds of play, a headed attempt by Jones was comfortably saved by the Korean goalkeeper, Yukyeong, after a penetrating run and in swinging cross from Meg McLaughlin.  

 The Westfield National U17’s Women’s team dominated possession in the first 15 minutes of play, displaying precision passing, but were unable to break down a disciplined and well organised Korean defence, lead by their captain Hyeyeong.    

In the 16^th minute, Australia’s defence was tested and stretched, when Kim Soyi latched onto a defence splitting pass, however, some brilliant goalkeeping by Edmonds denied what was surely Korea’s first goal. With only the goalkeeper to beat, Edmonds was quick off her mark to narrow the angle down and force a save to prevent the Korean’s from going one up. Australia soon replied with their own attack in the 18^th minute, however, the shot lacked power. 

A minute later, Korea broke the deadlock against the run of play. Once again, the Koreans were able to pin point a perfect diagonal ball behind the Australian defence, with speedster Kim Soyi this time not making a mistake. The quick striker side footed the ball out of the reach of an advancing Australian goalkeeper Edmonds, who had no chance this time of performing any heroics.  

The goal seemed to unsettle the Westfield National U17’s Women’s team, with Korea now slowly gaining more ball possession and working their way into the game. As time ticked by, the Koreans grew in confidence, with the Australian’s battling to regain their rhythm.   

In the 33^rd minute, Edmonds was once again called into action, with Kim Soyi utilising her speed and strength to out run the Australian defence, only to see her attempt at goal palmed away. Central defender, Elizabeth Ralston, was a consistent performer throughout the first half, marshalling and controlling the Australia back line, often winning many battles and covering large areas of the field.  

With Australia’s pressure game slightly decreasing, the Koreans found an opening through the Australian midfield to once again slip a through ball behind the defence. A timely ‘third man’ run by Hee Eun was at the receiving end of the perfectly weighted pass, with the youngster swiftly slotting home Koreans second.  

At half time, Westfield National U17’s Women’s Coach, Vicki Linton, introduced Breanna Sampson in place of Adriana Jones.  

Soon after the break, Australia found themselves 3-0 down, after a lack of concentration saw the Koreans gifted their third. A poorly timed and executed back pass fell into the path of Kim Soyi who easily scored from close range. Despite the scoreline, Australia continued to play some quality football, and once again, dominated the possession count. A golden opportunity to get on the score board was missed in the 51^st minute when Australia managed to play out from deep within their defensive half, only to see McLaughlin’s shot from 10 yards nicely saved by the Korean goalkeeper. The Australians continued to control the game, with attack after attack, but despite their efforts, went unrewarded.  

The Korean coach, Jeung Youn Sam then made two changes in the space of nine minutes in hope of settling his side. Australia too made a substitute, with Adelaide’s Ebony Philcox making way for Sydney based Natalie Tobin.  

Amy Harrison could have had her name on the score sheet in the 70^th minute when she found herself with time and space at the back post, only to see her shot fall directly into the arms of Yukyeong. Three minutes later, Sampson struck a well hit volley from close range after a lofted cross from Checker down Australia’s right wing, but again, the Korean goalkeeper was well positioned to make the save.  Sampson was causing havoc amongst the Korean defence, and almost scored on a quick transition in the 76^th minute. After stealing the ball from a napping Korean defender, Sampson broke away with the ball and found herself on route to goal, shooting earlier and only narrowing missing the target.  

The Australians continued to press forward for their first goal and temporarily fielded 10 players due to blood rule. It was at this time, the final nail in the coffin arrived in the 89^th minute when Yeji cheekily finished from inside the 18 yards box.  

In true Australian spirit, the Westfield National U17’s Women continued to search for their first goal of the tournament, however, time eluded them and the match finished 4-nil.  

Match Details

Westfield National U17 Womens            0

Korea Republic                                                4  (Kim Soyi 19’ & 47’, Hee Eun 35’, Yeji 89’)
Olympic Sports Centre, Nanjing, China
Thursday 3 November 2011
Referee: Nami Sato (Japan)
Assistant Referees: Liu Hsiu Mei (Chinese Taipei) & Chiba Emi (Japan)
Fourth Official: Abirami Apbai Naidu (Singapore)

Starting Line Ups:

Westfield National U17 Women’s Line Up:  1. Penelope Edmonds (GK), 2. Emma Checker, 3. Elizabeth Ralston, 4. Alexandra Natoli, 7. Amy  Harrison, 8. Olivia Price, 9. Adriana Jones (20. Breanna Sampson 45’), 10. Alisha Bass (c) , 11.Meg McLaughlin, 15. Lucy Metcalfe, 17. Ebony Philcox (6. Natalie Tobin 66’) 

Korea Republic: 1. Yukyeong (GK), 2. Yehui, 3. Hyeonbin, 7. Yeji, 8. Eunhye, 9. Jang Chang, 10. Kim Soyi, 13. Minkyeong, 20. Hyeyeong (c), 22. Sohyeon, 24. Hee Eun  

HT Score:

Westfield National U17 Womens                        0

Korea Republic                                                  2 

Westfield National U17s Womens Team

AFC U16 Women’s Championships: Nanjing, China, November 2011

Team		GP		W	D	L		GF	GA	+/-		Pts
CHINA P.R.		1		1	0	0		8	0	+8		3
KOREA REPUBLIC		1		1	0	0		4	0	+4		3
JAPAN		1		1	0	0		1	0	+1		3
DPR KOREA		1		0	0	1		0	1	-1		0
AUSTRALIA		1		0	0	1		0	4	-4		0
THAILAND		1		0	0	1		0	8	-8		0
#	Date		Match				Venue				Result
1	3 Nov 2011 14:30		CHINA P.R.-THAILAND				Jiangning Sport Centre				8-0
2	3 Nov 2011 14:30		KOREA REPUBLIC-AUSTRALIA				Olympic Sport Center Stadium				4-0
3	3 Nov 2011 17:30		DPR KOREA-JAPAN				Jiangning Sport Centre				0-1
4	05 November 2011 17:30		KOREA REPUBLIC-DPR KOREA				Jiangning Sport Centre
5	05 November 2011 14:30		JAPAN-THAILAND				Olympic Sport Center Stadium
6	05 November 2011 14:30		AUSTRALIA-CHINA P.R.				Jiangning Sport Centre
7	07 November 2011 17:30		AUSTRALIA-DPR KOREA				Jiangning Sport Centre
8	07 November 2011 14:30		CHINA P.R.-JAPAN				Jiangning Sport Centre
9	07 November 2011 14:30		THAILAND-KOREA REPUBLIC				Olympic Sport Center Stadium
10	10 November 2011 17:30		JAPAN-KOREA REPUBLIC				Jiangning Sport Centre
11	10 November 2011 14:30		THAILAND-AUSTRALIA				Olympic Sport Center Stadium
12	10 November 2011 14:30		DPR KOREA-CHINA P.R.				Jiangning Sport Centre
13	13 November 2011 17:30		CHINA P.R.-KOREA REPUBLIC				Jiangning Sport Centre
14	13 November 2011 14:30		THAILAND-DPR KOREA				Olympic Sport Center Stadium
15	13 November 2011 14:30		AUSTRALIA-JAPAN				Jiangning Sport Centre

In preliminary rounds Lightning went 3-0 with wins over Albertson FC Fury, New England Comets Black and HBC Stars United 

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Senior captain Kirk Urso forced a turnover of Indiana's Chris Estridge at the top of the box in the 97th minute and Schuler jumped on the loose ball. Schuler turned to his right where he was met by a pair of IU defenders. Carolina's leading scorer moved back to his left and sent a shot to the far post where it found the side netting to give Carolina the 1-0 win and advance the Tar Heels to the Elite Eight.

Schuler's tally was his 15th of the year as he moved into a tie for eighth place in school single season history. The goal was Schuler's team-leading eight game winner of the year and third game winner in overtime.

The teams battled to a scoreless draw after the 45 minutes as the Hoosiers were the aggressors in the early going. Indiana managed to force three corner kicks in the opening five minutes but the Tar Heel backline was equal to the task.

The Hoosiers' best chance of the first half came about off of one of the corners when A.J. Corrado's corner found the head of Tommy Meyer on the back post but Meyer's header went wide of the target.

After the initial attack, the Tar Heels answered with a run by Ben Speas. The junior forward was streaking down the middle of the pitch with the ball at his feet before sending a pass to his right where Billy Schuler was making a run. Schuler settled the ball and worked toward the middle of the field before flicking a shot on goal that Indiana's Luis Soffner saved.

Kirk Urso nearly got the Tar Heels on the board late in the first half as the Tar Heels started controlling possession and were able to earn a corner in the 37th minute. Urso played a short corner to Speas, who settled the ball allowing Urso to play an in-swinging shot toward goal. Urso's shot was destined for the center of the goal before Soffner punched it over the cross bar for another corner.

Once again, Urso played the corner to Speas and sent a shot this time to the far post but Soffner was able to scramble back and deflect it out for yet another corner kick.

Indiana had its best chance of the day wiped off the board on an offsides call just after the halftime break. Nikita Kotlov was on the left flank and fired a shot from just outside the box that defender Matt Hedges was able to get a boot on and the resulting rebound was put away for what looked to be the first goal of the day. The linesman's flag was up for offsides as a Hoosier was behind the Tar Heel defense when the shot was sent into the box.

After the near goal the Tar Heels regained possession and outshot the Hoosiers 10-4 over the final 40 minutes of regulation. Urso had the best chance at a goal for the Tar Heels in the second half as he sent a low, driving shot in from 22 yards out that found the far post but bounced back into the field of play before being cleared out.

Carolina had a final rally thwarted in the final minute of regulation as the Tar Heels were able to earn a pair of corner kicks but were unable to put a shot on target forcing the match into overtime.

Mikey Lopez and Enzo Martinez each tallied shots during extra time but it was Schuler's finish that helped propel the Tar Heels into the Elite Eight.

Junior goalkeeper Scott Goodwin and the Tar Heel defense allowed 13 shots on the afternoon but were able to get in front of the majority of opportunities as the Hoosiers were unable to put a shot on frame all afternoon. Goodwin registered his ninth shutout of the season and now has 22 for his career.

The overtime win was the fourth of the year for the Tar Heels who are now 4-1-2 in extra time and are unbeaten over their last 25 matches at Fetzer Field.

Carolina will now take on the winner of Sunday's third round match between Brown and St. Mary's with the winner traveling to Chapel Hill Saturday, Dec. 3 for a 5 p.m. kickoff.

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