2021 Junior Football Gala Day Report

Boys Team

SJRC travelled to Coffs Harbour optimistic of having a successful tournament after narrowly losing in golden goal to SCAS in the Bill Turner Cup a few weeks earlier. The squad was further strengthened with the addition of a core of Year 10 players that were too old for the Bill Turner Cup. The team played excellent soccer throughout the day and were undefeated in pool play without conceding a goal.

• St Mary’s Casino 3-0 win
• McAuley College Grafton 1-0 win
• MacKillop Port Macquarie 0-0 draw
• John Paul College Coffs Harbour 1-0.

Onto the semi-final and the team accounted for Woodlawn College 1-0.

In the final we faced off against MacKillop and in a scrappy affair the team conceded their only goal of the day in a 1-0 defeat. Well done to all squad members in regard to the effort and commitment displayed in making the final and the sportsmanship shown throughout the day.

Mr Evan Berger
Coach

Girls Team

After an early exit in the Bill Turner Trophy competition losing 2-1 to St Paul's Kempsey, the girls were keen to play more soccer together at the Diocesan Gala day.  The girls played exceptionally well undefeated in their pool group.

• St Mary’s Casino 3-0 win
• McAuley College Grafton 1-0 win
• St Joseph's Banora Point 5-0 win
• John Paul College Coffs Harbour 2-2 draw.

In the semi-final against Xavier College Ballina, the girls fought hard against a quality opponent. The match was evenly poised with chances for both teams. With a goal not given to us in the first half and a late runaway goal to Xavier left the result at a 1-0 loss.

The girls played great and are to be congratulated for their efforts.

Mr Michael Morson
Coach

6th June 2021