On a very hot and sunny afternoon last Saturday (March 15) the Wanaka AFC Senior Team took on the Alexandra Football Club 'A' Team at Molyneux Park in Alexandra.

Wanaka employed a 'hold and shift' game in the first half which frustrated the strong Alexandra team, leaving opportunities only down the flanks. 

With their backs to the wall Wanaka battled hard - but the onslaught was relentless. 

The halftime score was a hard fought 2-0 to Alexandra.

In the second half, as the temperature continued to rise to 25 degrees and above, the Wanaka team decided to change its tactics, attempting to play the ball and attack more, as opposed to ‘sitting deep’. 

Unfortunately this played into the Alexandra team's hands and many opportunities opened up for them, especially down the middle of the park. 

Wanaka was put to the sword by some clinical, fast paced, attacking football, and the final score was 9-0 to Alexandra.

The Senior Team will be looking to wash away this disappointing start to this season's campaign when they play Cromwell Reds at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this Saturday (March 21) at 2.45pm. 

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