Challenge Matamata Ladies travelled away to Ngaruawahia in need of some goals to put them into 3rd position on the table.

The game began a bit disorganised on Matamata's behalf, playing a new 3-4-3 formation. However, once the game settled and some good passing took place, Matamata found themselves a goal up. This came through some great passing along the right hand side and finally into the centre to Natalie Gaskell who has no problem scoring goals. (Although she might argue this, as she hit the post at least 6 times!)

This goal lifted Matamata's heads and within 5 minutes the score was 2-0. This was through some excellent passing by two new players to the team, Lana Brus and Chantelle Van Waveren, along to Sarah Monteith who calmy and precisely side footed the ball past the keeper. Matamata went into the break 2-0 ahead.

After half time the tempo slowed a little for Matamata and Ngaruawahia rustled up a few more chances. However the Matamata backline of just 3 and goalkeeper Jen Hull did great, halting every Ngaruawahia attack.

Matamata's third goal came from a goalie fumble from a powerful Natalie Gaskell shot, with Sarah Monteith very quick to slot the ball in at near post. This takes Matamata to 270 minutes without conceeding a goal, very well done girls.

Matamata Car Painters player of the day went to Lana Brus who did brilliantly at right back contributing to two of Matamata's goals. Next Sunday Matamata host Claudelands at the Domain, hope to see you there!