You Win Some,You Lose Some
Posted by Rachel Evans on 16 November 2022
On Saturday 22nd October:
The 1sts were up against OBA on Court 6 first. It was a slow start to the game we began to analyse OBA’s style of play. Goal for goal, we managed to turn over OBAs centre pass only to have OBA turn over our centre pass. It was a very close first quarter, ending on 10-10. A quick change of positions and we were off again, adapting to OBAs style of play and shutting down their attack from reaching the circle edge. Defence worked hard to close down the space and get some incredible turn overs. We then took the ball straight to goal with a swift efficiency. The first half ended on 22-17 to us. In the second half the mission was on to continue our lead and create more opportunities to widen our lead. By securing more turnovers in defence and through court, forcing errors from OBA and making fast but accurate passages of play down court to our attackers who did a superb job of shooting shots. The final score for the game was 45-32, securing us a win. Player of the match went to Cassain for her fabulous play making in the attacking third and getting some great shots in – well done Cass!
2nds took on Beacons next in a hard fought match. Throughout the game we made some nice passages of play where we were able to get the ball to goal from centre pass in 2 or 3 passes. Shoutout to Roxanne for some great takes when we threw some long bombs her way and she sunk them. We began well, with the majority of the first half going goal for goal - ending on a score of 25-27 to Beacons. A slight lead for the opposition but still lots to play for. Going into the second half, defence had some great moments, coming out for the fly balls and taking some sensational interceptions. As the game progressed, we unfortunately had some breakdown throughout court both in defence and in attack as Beacons maintained their play. They were able to shut down our attack on the centre pass and backline, meaning we struggled to progress the ball down court. Their fast and nippy play got the better of us at times, resulting in a widening lead for Beacons. The final score ended on 59-49 to Beacons.Player of the match went to Roxanne for her strong takes in the shooting circle!
