Saturday May 5th, 2012
Having reviewed the Div 1 league table we were feeling the pressure as we went into this game, fully aware that we were joint top of the table with Jansenite and needed lots of goals! So, we started with our familiar 3 - 4 -3 formation and pressed hard. Jansenites 1st goal came after 10 mins, after a lot of 'interesting' and 'surprising' calls from the umpires, especially as this team seems to use their bodies as well as their sticks! We then moved into our new attacking 'high 5' formation of 5-3-2, which produced lots of shots on goals. Unfortunately, it wasn't until just before ½ time that we finally got one in the net. This was scored by Gemma, and supported by the other forwards who had fought hard to get it there.
Jansenites 2nd goal came in the second ½, after an extremely contentious short corner call, which lead to a great strike into the goal. But we fought on and started working particularly well as a team, which lead to our 2nd goal at the 20min mark. It was scored by Sam, but assisted by some great teamwork down the pitch to the goal. This seemed to gives us a boost, which produced some great team play in the final 15mins.
So, despite some very 'interesting' umpiring we came away with a draw, so the competition is still on between the two of us! But I am sure with the growing confidence and consistency of great players on this team, we will go on to rack up the score lines, especially as we get a chance to play some of the weaker teams in the league.
Player of the match, was the consistently hard working Charlie White battling hard for us up front!
Thanks also must go to Rich who rushed back from Bangkok to support and advise us, and to Helen for pulling us together pre match. Plus, a special welcome to our newest addition Lauren who survived her 1st match in the tropical heat of Singapore!
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