Match report: tornados 1s v jansenites (June 15th)

Match report: tornados 1s v jansenites (June 15th)

Score: Lost 5-0 :-(

Spirits were high in the Tornados camp following their first win in the Premier League last weekend-despite what some may say, a walkover is still a win, and a win means 3 points on the board!!! However, under the Singapore sizzling summer sun, and with a high proportion of the team injured or carrying injuries, the Tornados had their work cut out for them against a young and skilful Jansenties side.

The Tornados started strong with the defence putting into play what they had been practising at training and transferring the ball slickly around the back.  This allowed for early balls out to Meagan on the right who promptly looked for the line ball, and Rosie on the end of it.

The play was evenly distributed between the two teams with perhaps the Tornados dominating the first 15-20 minutes of play.  Jansenites slowly began to put the pressure on, winning numerous short corners and with minutes to go before the half time whistle, Jansenites took a 1-0 lead.

The second half saw the Tornados caught on the back foot from the very first whistle.  Within 2 minutes Jansenites had opened up their lead to 2-0.  There seemed to be gaps on the pitch allowing for Jansenites to have more space to play in.  Frustrations were beginning to show and Jansenites capitalised on this.

I must have taken a blow to the head at this point as 3 (yes 3!!) more goals were popped into the back of the net in the space of 8 minutes.  Like so many other matches this season, the Tornados found themselves stuck in a game where once again the score did not reflect the level of play itself.  

At 5-0 down and still another 15 minutes to go, it would have been easy to lose concentration (and move thoughts towards Beerfest later that night!) but where we have failed in other games and faded, the Tornados dug deep and found the energy to continue moving the ball forwards in the hope of clenching a goal back.   We came close and finally won our first short corner of the game.  Fresh from her dry needling, Holly provided some much needed speed up front and some great balls from the right into the D saw Jane Dickson unlucky not to get on the end of one of them. This was a positive end to an otherwise frustrating game.

The fact 8 players were nominated for girl of the game demonstrated how much of a team effort it was but it was Helen's non stop running in the midfield that saw her walk away with the crown, and very deservedly too

It may not have been a victory on the pitch but never has there been such a magnificent beer can tower at the Beerfest that night!!!

via Alex Gill

1 June 2013 Ladies 1's Match Report

Match report

Tornados ladies 1's versus SCC

1^st June 2013 at Sengkeng

 

Another week, another hot Saturday, another match and yet another Tornados man stepping up to try his hand at leading us to victory.  This week we welcomed Tim to team with high hopes of good game and most importantly a win.

Moods were positive before the match despite a slight dip in numbers with 13.5 players ready to hit the pitch (Holly willing to give it her best shot despite a lingering hammy injury). Pregame chat focused on communication, quick transition through midfield and high work rate. With this hot in our minds we hit the pitch.

The first half started positive for us with possession slightly in our favour and a strong defense.  Our delivery of the ball from midfield to attack was promising on occasions. After persistence with two short corners earned, the second delivered a goal via a strong hit from Sandra to the backboard.

Heads high, we continued to attack with Holly making great leads up the right unfortunately met by a strong defense. Not long before half time SCC managed to equalize. Kate took one for the team preventing a player entering the D but unfortunately it was at a high price with a direct hit to the hand and we were down to 12.5 women.

Half time rehydration and team talk encouraged more use of the right wing to exit defense, continued movement for the ball and more effective passing to prevent completely tiring out our legs.

Unfortunately in the second half SCC had a bit more energy in reserve than us making some quick breaks and maximizing on errors we were making.  Flo continued her amazing fight to keep our goal from being penetrated with some beautiful saves. After a second goal by SCC we remained determined, but with a third it was clear our confidence waned and our heads were dipping. Frustration understandably high the game finished 4-1 to SCC.

Post-match, there was a welcome suggestion of some team R&R off the pitch for the following week.

After an unfortunate misunderstood announcement by coach for the day Tim, the lady of the match tiara was removed from Sarah's head (the runner up) and given to Flo for her hard efforts during the game.

The reign of the 'whorenados' continues next week with Emerton surely going to give it his best shot.

Bring on the Dutch!

(Match report by Jane)

Ladies Match Report Rescheduled Dutch Sunday 9 June 2013

Ladies 1s were down to 12 on Sunday evening, some out with injury and as well as few injuries to manage on game day. With Florence away, we also were without our regular goal keeper. After a 30 year retirement, Chris decided to step in. Well, apparently no-one else put their had up. After starting the team talk with stand-in coach, Kris (and broken finger Kate enroute), the call came from the umpires that the Dutch had forfeited and we had won 3-0 by a walkover. Not to be deterred, we put in a training session, practising some of our set plays, and watched the end of the exciting and rather heated Men's 1s game.

By Chris Tweedie