Peel Thunder Stuns Claremont Football Club with Last-Minute Victory
Peel Thunder's Epic Comeback
Blair Bell kicked an incredible match-winning goal with 15 seconds left on the clock to keep Peel Thunder’s premiership hopes alive in a thrilling one-point win over Claremont Football Club. Down by a game-high 17 points six minutes into the final term, the Thunder kicked the last three goals of the game in seven minutes to steal victory from the jaws of defeat, winning the first semifinal 7.7 (49) to 6.12 (48).
Key Moments of the Match
- Fremantle veteran Matt Taberner kicked two vital late goals despite an injured thumb.
- Bell broke away from a pack to deliver the game-winning chance.
- Next up, Peel Thunder faces Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.
Claremont will rue missed opportunities. They controlled a large portion of the match, pressuring Peel but failing to capitalize on their advantages. Star player Will Brodie struggled with a leg injury, yet his team found a way to battle back against the odds.
Match Recap
- First Half: Claremont dominated but struggled with accuracy.
- Second Half: Peel Thunder adjusted tactics to create scoring opportunities.
- Final Moments: Bell's composure in crunch time sealed the win.
SCOREBOARD
PEEL THUNDER 2.2, 3.2, 4.5, 7.7 (49)
CLAREMONT 1.5, 2.8, 5.8, 6.12 (48)
Goals
PEEL THUNDER: M Taberner 3, B Bell, T Emmett, N O’Driscoll, P Voss.
CLAREMONT: A Waterman 2, S Alvarez, K Gowdie, Z Mainwaring, A Manuel.
Best Players: Peel Thunder: N Erasmus, N O’Driscoll, W Brodie, M Sellwood, L Reidy, M Taberner. Claremont: B Rogers, O Eastland, C England, Z Mainwaring, J Bolton, J Maibaum.
Injuries: Peel Thunder: M Taberner (thumb), W Brodie (leg).
Reports: N Wilson (PT) for striking on K Gowdie (C); M Taberner (PT) for striking J Maibaum (C) in the first quarter; B Hancock (PT) for striking H Davis (C) in the third quarter.
Umpires: C Snadden, M Adams, J Gibb, L Jago. Crowd: 2414 at Lane Group Stadium.
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