Congratulations to the Tornados Ladies team who finished top of their league with a fine 3-2 victory over Dutch Mex.
They started brightly in the scorching heat and went in at half time 2-0 up. The first goal came from a screeching reverse stick hit into the top corner from player-of-the-match Micha Weiss - certain to be the goal of the tournament. This was followed by an exquisite tap-in from Abi Cheadle whose well-timed run met perfectly with Micha's incisive pass through the Dutch defence.
The second half started the same way and Tornados were soon 3-0 up thanks to another solo effort from Micha, whose powerful partnership with Laura Schmidt seemed almost telepathic at times. The right-side partnership of Meagan and Rosie is also starting to pay dividends and threatened throughout.
Then the effect of 3 games in 5 days (and those against the 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed teams), combined with the searing heat, started to take its toll. The Dutch fought back strongly and had soon pegged Tornados back to 3-2.
At this point the Tornados' magnificent team spirit carried the game. Marshalled, as ever, by the outstanding Mel Mikaere from midfield, the tightest defence in the league held firm. Pei Ling, Cynthia, Tara and TJ threw in tackle after tackle to keep the Dutch at bay and ensure that the Tornados finished the winners.
Tornados will most likely play SRC A or Buccaneers in the semi final on 1st July at 8pm, Delta, although they could still find themselves with Dutch opposition depending on the results of remaining matches.
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