Woot! Woot! Win no. 2!

Apologies for not posting for the previous week – I got to the game late because of traffic and missed half of it, and I was also distracted by the Easter weekend. Suffice to say it was a very scrappy game in which we lost 9-35, but that’s pretty good considering we started the game off with only 5 people on the field!

That’s last week though, this week we’ve turned things around and come out winners 18-12! It was a pretty gutsy win – they had some tall timbers on their side, but we were able to beat them with our good running & passing game. Well done to everyone who played – you all made great contributions throughout the game!

Here are some thoughts:

Mel – has played for us twice now and both times we have won! Is she the secret weapon? Played a great game as goal keeper in the second half and works beautifully with Ken in defense to deny the other team from scoring.

Ken – Played on the big guy and did some great work pressuring and worrying him out of it. Used the ‘slap and scramble’ to great effect and spoiled many an attack. Even the opposition mentioned how good a defensive leap he has.

Carol – came to the game on a last minute call up and did wonderfully well defending the goals in the first half. Shut the female shooter out of the game and also ran out and collected many a loose ball in the defensive third. Great job!

Katie – started as the centre in the game and consistently gave good run the midfield. Played steadily and was like a rock-solid pillar in the middle of the ground. Seemed to always be the first to line up round the forward or defensive circle each time.

Mandy – still came despite a toe that’s still on the mend and provided plenty of drive into attack. Able to read the play really way and therefore positions herself very well, and espcially on turnovers is able to take full advanatage and make great counter-attacks.

Scott – Was Mr Versatility thru the night, playing in a variety of positions and did really well in all. Stuck to his opposite nu mber and got himself into the front position on defense to make it hard for the opposition to get the ball.

Eddie – a great partner to Julie in goal attack. Presents himself to the midfielders very well when we go into attack, allowing Julie to stay in the goal square to get the quick receives. Saw many a Mandy to Eddie, back to Mandy, to Julie attack sequence.

Julie – our star shooter continues to get them into the net. Helped us get to a season high score of 18… confidence was high as she got some really good shots in from far away. Helps lifts the confidence of the whole team with her shooting!

Anita – got awarded MVP for the game and deservedly so. Ran hard and fast the entire game and dished out some great passes from midfield into attack (not just the first one that presented itself). Played a great defensive game as well on the opposite center, reducing her effectiveness.