Despite taking our time to settle as a team, and a slow start against crystal palace, we ended on a high, winning the last quarter and keeping up our moral (and our heads) throughout.
We also won the 2ND quarter, showing we had got into our stride against this aggressive squad. Some exceptional shooting from Monique ensured we kept our centre passes, and with Hannah feeding to her with confidence and from as far away as the third line, the shooters were working well together.
In defence, we struggled after Claire came off with an injury, but Sally did her best to use her height against a young, but strong GS. Chantelle flew across the court, helping to support the attack, then racing back to double up on the GS. Sophie read the game well and blocked the GA out, giving the defence more of a chance to turn the ball over.
Both Margot and Sophie worked well down the court, not only getting free from tough opposition but also getting some amazing interceptions. Trudi, as ever, kept the structure of the game, making herself free for both defence and attack. All of mid-court played together well, and always ensured they supported each other with an easy passing option.
We managed to rile Crystal Palace up, with two of their players receiving cautions for their actions, just proving how hard we were making them work.
Despite getting within 2 goals, we sadly lost by 4 in the end, but the girls did everything they could and the team are starting to have confidence in each other! It was a pleasure to watch and coach!
Georgie
Coach
We also won the 2ND quarter, showing we had got into our stride against this aggressive squad. Some exceptional shooting from Monique ensured we kept our centre passes, and with Hannah feeding to her with confidence and from as far away as the third line, the shooters were working well together.
In defence, we struggled after Claire came off with an injury, but Sally did her best to use her height against a young, but strong GS. Chantelle flew across the court, helping to support the attack, then racing back to double up on the GS. Sophie read the game well and blocked the GA out, giving the defence more of a chance to turn the ball over.
Both Margot and Sophie worked well down the court, not only getting free from tough opposition but also getting some amazing interceptions. Trudi, as ever, kept the structure of the game, making herself free for both defence and attack. All of mid-court played together well, and always ensured they supported each other with an easy passing option.
We managed to rile Crystal Palace up, with two of their players receiving cautions for their actions, just proving how hard we were making them work.
Despite getting within 2 goals, we sadly lost by 4 in the end, but the girls did everything they could and the team are starting to have confidence in each other! It was a pleasure to watch and coach!
Georgie
Coach