The Lightning Ridge Junior Soccer Club played the last games of the season in Walgett on Saturday.
The kids' games were followed by the annual parents and coaches match, Ridge v Walgett, resulting in a spectacular victory for Walgett.
Speculation that the Walgett team had cheated was voiced and there will be an inquiry into the claims as soon as investigators have finished elsewhere in town.
The Walgett team was accused
of 'playing with an unfair advantage'.
The Ridge team were also under fire facing possible disqualification, because they had too many players inside the net. Walgett officials later withdrew this complaint saying that it made no difference how many Ridge players stood in front of the net, the balls still got through.
The fives and sixes did well despite playing a larger, faster Walgett team.
All players put in a good effort. Darby Waugh, Jack Moran, Thomas Murray and Liam Hughes all played well and tried hard.
There was great teamwork in the second half to score three goals. Final score Strikers 4 to Wolves 6.
The under sevens played a tough game against Walgett, with both sides very competitive.
The Strikers were victorious over the Wolves winning 3-1.
The whole team played like champions all helping CeeJay Harrison score the three goals. Coach Sam Blackwell was very proud of them all.
The under eights played well despite being outclassed by the Walgett side.
Joal Readon and Guy Tribe played well in goal position and there was good teamwork all round.
The eights have been improving throughout the season and have shown good sportsmanship despite their many defeats this year.
Well done team. Final score Wolves 6 Strikers 0.
The under nines played two games going down to Walgett in the first 1-4, with a great goal by Geoffrey Lane, and winning
the second game 2-1, with goals from Dylan Maude and Geoffrey Lane.
Jemilah Kidd and Sean Pandell defended well in goal and there was good running from Geoffrey and Dylan.
Emily Turk played well in attack, getting in and tackling well and Gile Strasek also played a good game.
The under 10's defeated Walgett in both games with scores 2-0 and 7-0.
In the first game Emily from the nines joined the team and in the second Gile played in to make up numbers.
Damian O'Keefe scored the two goals in the first game and one in the second.
He has been one of the best goal scorers of the season.
Lachlan scored four spectacular goals in the second game and Gile also scored in the second game.
James Moran and Gile Strasek played well in goal position and there was great teamwork between all players.
The 11s and 12s played one game of mixed players earning a great victory over the Wolves with score 6-1.
The whole team played exceptionally well with good passing and communication.
Jai Jackman scored four goals and Cooper scored two.
Courtney Waugh, Bill Turk, Jai Jackman and Kate Moran worked well in defence with some outstanding saves and Forwards Zac Strasek and Cooper Scoles
managed some well placed goal set ups.
This Sunday, September 21, is presentation day. Novelty races will start about 11am, with prizes for all kids who enter.
This will be followed by be a Kids v Coaches and Parents game, then lunch and presentations.
Parents who'd like to help with the days events please see Kath in the canteen.
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