Stella Fraser looks to evade Payten Johnson during Moama’s clash with Shepparton United on Sunday. Photos: Matthew Kappos
Moama has suffered its first setback since introducing its women’s football side, falling to reigning premier Shepparton United in round two of the Goulburn Murray Women’s League.
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The Mowers played their first game on home turf at Moama Recreation Reserve on Sunday, but the Demons proved too powerful over four quarters, running away with a comfortable 8.8 (56) to 1.0 (6) win.
Ayrlea Clark is swarmed on the low handball.
The first period was a real arm-wrestle and, while United had the best of the field position, the Moama backline was able to hold firm through most of the quarter.
The Demons would sneak through two late goals to claim the advantage, going into the first change up 13-0.
Paige Baksh and Shaleah Cooper contest a stoppage.
The Mowers remained scoreless through the second term, while Shepparton United added three more majors to extend its lead to 33.
Moama would turn the tide somewhat after the break, slotting the only goal of the third to cut into the Demons’ lead, but the premier closed out the match with three unanswered to finish big winners.
Everybody is after the loose ball.
Bree Church headed up Moama’s best, joining Tori Russell, Shaleah Cooper, Rhiannon Severino, Tahnee Pfeiffer and Olivia Dewar.
The Mowers retreat to midtable after the defeat, heading into a clash with Rumbalara at home this Sunday.
Tori Russell gets it away under pressure.
Moama's Ayrlea Clark tries to shut down the Matilda Henderson forward entry.
Tailah Rennie kicked of one the Demons’ eight goals.
Paige Baksh is brought down by Zoe McCallum.
Sharna Dominguez and Atong Dang battle in the ruck.
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