Western Youth League Wrap
Sunday August 16th saw the commencement of this season’s Western Youth League at Harrison Park. Teams from Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo competing with Lachlan United – a team with players from Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.
There were two age groups, Under 16s and Under 14s. Lachlan United’s two teams looked resplendent in their kits with purple tops and yellow shorts. Dubbo, in all red, have produced great teams down the years and this year’s U14s were no exception. The Reds came away with two good victories; 3-0 against Bathurst and 4-0 against Lachlan United.
Bathurst’s second game was a close 1-0 win against Orange. Orange did get a win, defeating Lachlan United 3-0 in a game that was closer than the score-line suggests.
In the Under 16s, Dubbo did not field a team which meant the remaining three teams were excited at possibly taking the title.
Lachlan United play valiantly but ultimately succumbed to the superior fitness and skill of the other teams; losing 3-0 to Bathurst and Orange.
The last game between Bathurst and Orange was a strongly contested affair, seesawing both teams’ way in the first half. Orange came out on top putting away their chances in the second half to win 2-0.
All games were played in a competitive spirit with referees having no major issues to deal with.
All the best to all teams for the final weekend of Western Youth League next Sunday at Orange.
Report by Dan Fredericks
Photographs by Trudy McMaster
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