The Cowra Women’s Soccer team celebrated their final home game of the regular season in style, dominating Orange CYMS 10–0 in a commanding display.
With the minor premiership already secured, the match offered the side a chance to fine-tune their game plan and rest a few key players carrying niggling injuries.
After battling through tough conditions the previous weekend, coach Mitchell Thompson was delighted to see his side enjoy a clear afternoon for their final home outing.
“After last weekend’s freezing conditions, it was nice to see the sun out for our last home game for the regular season,” Thompson said.
The players wasted no time in stamping their authority on the match, pushing forward with slick passing combinations and relentless pressure on the CYMS defence.
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“The girls started the game well, pushing forward with some great passing and shots finding the back of the net,” Thompson said.
“Great lead-up work from Cassie and Jas found Allie Woods in front of goal to smash it in.”
“The floodgates opened for Allie, who scored another two quality goals to finish with a hat trick,” he said.
The first half saw Cowra running rampant, led by Allie Woods, who secured a hat trick through composed and clinical finishing.
Her efforts were later recognised as she claimed the Players’ Player award for the match.
Thompson praised both her impact and the unselfish attitude across the squad.
“A special shout out to Allie Woods, who secured the Players’ Player, having a great game and quality finishing,” Thompson said.
In a moment that showed the spirit within the team, goalkeeper Linda was given a rare opportunity to run out in the field, with Dani volunteering to step between the posts.
“At half time we decided to give our goalkeeper Linda a run in the field, thanks to an unselfish Dani who volunteered to go keeper,” he said.
The second half saw CYMS adopt a defensive stance, parking the bus with all eleven players behind the ball to slow Cowra’s attacking rhythm.
While this limited the scoring spree, Cowra still found the back of the net once more to seal the emphatic 10–0 result.
“CYMS decided to park the bus and had 11 players behind the ball to stop our attack, and it worked with Cowra only able to score once in the second half with the game finishing 10–nil,” Thompson said
With the regular season almost complete, Cowra’s attention now turns to their final clash against the second-placed Waratahs, a game that will provide valuable preparation for the finals.
“With the last game being against second place Waratahs, we will be training hard and looking forward to finishing off the regular season strong and going into the finals with momentum,” Thompson said.
The 10–0 win not only reinforced Cowra’s dominance this season but also highlighted the depth and versatility of the team.
