Cranbrook Corner – Round 4 Football Report

Cranbrook vs. Knox Grammar
This weekend’s fixtures against Knox were a great showcase of the growth of Cranbrook
Football. Unfortunately, our Year 7 games were cancelled, but it was great to see the boys
turn up for a high-energy training session at the AFC.

A huge shoutout to our 10A team for their thrilling 2-1 win! They’ve had a bit of a rocky start to
the season, but with two players stepping up to the 1st and 2nd XI, they’re starting to shape
into a promising team. Jackson Randles sealed the win with a well-placed header in the dying
minutes – what a finish!

Our 8A team also had a great result, they remain undefeated , winning 5-3 on the road with
some fantastic attacking football. The 8B team followed suit with a confident win – well done
to all involved!

The 9A team’s draw against a strong Knox team was one of the highlights of the day. They’ve
faced some tough results this season, but this shows they’re starting to believe in
themselves.

While our lower teams didn’t have the same luck, it’s worth noting that Knox has a massive
football program. Our players are showing great spirit , even when the scores aren’t in our
favour.

The real standout was our A teams across all age groups – they went unbeaten against Knox!
It’s clear the program is building positively, and we’re seeing development and improvement
every week. Well done to all involved – another proud weekend of Cranbrook Football!

Match Report: Cranbrook 1st XI 3 drew vs. Knox 3
What a rollercoaster of emotions in our match against Knox! We took a commanding 3-0 lead
into halftime, thanks to some excellent football. Jeno Kerr opened the scoring with a welltaken
shot from the left-hand side, after some fantastic work down the right from Lachie
Zhang.

Our structure was solid, and we were creating scoring opportunities with ease. The second
goal was a beautifully crafted team effort, with Zayah Askaro scoring after some great lead-up
play from Jamie Samios. The third goal sealed the deal, with Tom Melhuish scoring after we
won the ball back high up the field.

However, the second half told a different story. Knox came out firing after halftime, and we
conceded a goal off a cross from the right. A mix-up at the back soon followed, reducing our
lead to 3-2. Knox equalized, and the score was level at 3-3.

Zac Yaffa had a golden opportunity to win it for us, but his first touch wasn’t quite enough. In the end, the match ended 3-3, providing a thrilling spectacle for the crowd.
It was a nail-biting finish. Trinity are top, Cranbrook two points behind. Despite the draw, it’s
clear that our team has the potential to compete at a high level. Well done to all involved!

Ben Rollinson
Head of Football