WU17s fall short against New Zealand
New Zealand have defeated the Australian Under-17 girls 2-1 in their first match on Monday night.
New Zealand have defeated the Australian Under-17 girls 2-1 in their first match on Monday night.
The Aussies found themselves 2-0 down inside 25 minutes in difficult conditions with torrential rain falling throughout the majority of the match.
Australia improved in the second half and were rewarded in the 88th minute when Amy Harrison scored, but it was a case of too little too late as New Zealand held on for victory.
Starting 11: 1. Penelope Edmonds 2. Elizabeth Ralston 3. Breanna Sampson 4. Amy Harrison 5. Jessica Dillon 6. Grace Henry 7. Sarah Carroll 8. Jessie Williams 9. Natalie Tobin 10. Alison Clarke 11. Lucy Metcalfe
Substitutes: Half-time: Meg Mclaughlin ON, Allison Clarke OFF Half-time: Mellissa Caceres ON, Jessie Williams OFF 71 Minutes: Emma Checker ON, Sarah Carroll OFF
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