Round 3 – Season 2025
The heat was on between Dartmoor and Greenbottles during Round 3. Players faced sweltering temperatures that tested their stamina and skills. As the sun blazed overhead, teams battled not just their opponents but the relentless weather.
U13 Results – Dartmoor 3 def Greenbottles 0
Goal scorer: Eddie Dolphin 3 (D)
Dartmoor best: Eddie Dolphin, Oliver Marshall, Jordan Gale
Greenbottles best: Alice Fry
Dartmoor v Greenbottles – Under 13
The first quarter started with Dartmoor quickly putting the attacking pressure on Greenbottles resulting in a goal from Eddie Dolphin. After a bit of back and forth play, and two well-executed short corners later, Dartmoor was up by three-nil with Eddie gaining a hat-trick.
In the second quarter both teams did lots of passing, both midfields held up well with great skills from the younger players but neither were able to score.
After the main break, the heat really started picking up, but everyone did their part to start the end of the game. Defence was played beautifully by both exhausted teams, resulting in no change to the score.
In the fourth quarter the heat really slowed things down, Greenbottles gained two short corners but were unable to finish. Both teams used their passes well and channelled the play all throughout the field, but still no score. Despite the heat drawing on the game, it finally finished with a score of 3-0 Dartmoor’s way.
Other results:
Redlegs 3 def Kingston/Lucindale 0 – Goal scorers: Eddie Fitzgerald (R), Henry Kitto (R), George Law (R)
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Under 16 Results
Greenbottles 3 def Dartmoor 1 – Goal scorers: Toby Boord (G), Henry Fry (G), Lachie Withers (G), Eddie Dolphin (D)
Tatiara 7 def Redlegs 1 – Goal scorers: Hannah Harkness 6 (T), Lachlan Robertson (T), Madric Brennan (R)
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Women’s Results
Greenbottles 1 def Dartmoor 0 – Goal scorer: Emily Clark (G)
Tatiara 1 drew Kingston/Lucindale 1 – Goal scorers: Jessame Wagenknecht (T), Holly Pietsch (KL)
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Men’s Results – Greenbottles 6 def Dartmoor 4
Goal scorers: Henry Boord 2 (G), Matt McGregor 2 (G), Henry Fry 2 (G), Chris Marshall 2 (D), Jack Thomson 2 (D)
Dartmoor v Greenbottles – Men
On an unusually hot afternoon, both Greenbottles and Dartmoor knew they’d need to play smart to conserve energy. It was the first meeting of the year between the two sides, each blending experience and youth in their line-ups. The opening quarter was a tightly contested affair — a “getting to know you” phase where possessions were shared evenly. The veterans on both teams guided play from the back, allowing the younger players to stretch their legs and press forward.
As the game settled, Dartmoor found their rhythm. Their structured play and clinical finishing helped them take control, pulling ahead to a 4–1 lead by halftime. Both teams were struck by the heat and enjoyed the five-minute break before the dreadful time came of starting another half.
The third quarter saw a shift in pace, with both teams adopting a more cautious approach. A flurry of short passes and tight midfield battles kept the ball away from the attacking circles, as each side seemed to be waiting for the other to make a move. Both teams executed great strategies, focusing on positioning, rather than running.
The final quarter brought a dramatic change. Greenbottles, despite the signs of fatigue, suddenly found a new gear. Their press intensified, and they began to dominate possession. With slick ball movement and decisive finishes, they launched an incredible comeback, netting five unanswered goals.
By the final whistle, Greenbottles had turned the game on its head, claiming a remarkable 6–4 victory. It was a match that showcased tactical discipline, youthful energy, and the ever-present potential for a stunning turnaround in sport.
Other results:
Tatiara 5 def Kingston/Lucindale 1 – Goal scorers: Danny Verrall (T), Michael Darbyshire (T), Will Martin (T), Maddy Spano (T), Thomas Verco (T), Madric Brennan (KL)
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Round 4 Fixture
Friday, 25th April
5.30pm – Under 16 – Tatiara v Dartmoor
6.45pm – Men – Tatiara v Dartmoor
8.00pm – Women – Tatiara v Dartmoor
Saturday, 26th April
8.30am – Under 9 – Greenbottles 1 v Kingston/Lucindale
8.30am – Under 9 – Greenbottles 2 v Redlegs
8.30am – Under 9 – Dartmoor 1 v Dartmoor 2
9.30am – Under 13 – Kingston/Lucindale v Greenbottles
10.45am – Under 13 – Dartmoor v Redlegs
12.00pm – Under 16 – Redlegs v Greenbottles
1.15pm – Men – Kingston/Lucindale v Redlegs
2.45pm – Women – Kingston/Lucindale v Redlegs
BYE – Greenbottles Men & Women