Players of the Match - Sophie J, Emily H
The last game played in 2010 against Grace Dieu ended in an 8 – 3 win to S. Anselms. It was certainly a different match today with both teams having to really work hard to gain any sort of advantage.
S.A won the toss and for the first minutes of the match, most of the play was largely in their D. The G.D defenders were very able and made the S.A forwards really work hard to get anywhere near the goal. Fortunately, four minutes into the game, Immy N managed to hit a fantastic shot giving us an early lead.
G.D tried hard to move towards their goal but the defenders of Sophie J, Livi BD and Laura D made it impossible for them to finish any shots positively. Sophie, in particular, worked extremely hard and fearlessly tackled anyone who was in her vicinity with great success.
The second half began with fresh legs to our defence of Mimi C and Lexi BD. Unfortunately, G.D did manage to penetrate the Backs and equalised with a close shot on the goal. This only served to make the S.A girls more determined and now each time the ball ventured near the G.D goal, the forwards of Evie D, Immy N and Lily H made sure they were all near by to add their support.
Half way through the second half, Emily H did a fantastic side line hit towards the D where Immy N was ready and waiting. This was a much practised shot which worked brilliantly and saw S.A regain the lead.
It was a nail biting finish with both teams fighting hard for possession in the final few minutes. Thankfully time was on our side this week with the S.A girls managing to keep the advantage.
Well played girls – a great game and a well deserved win.
Posted on
Wed, November 23, 2011
by DLB