Match report
Tornados ladies 1's versus SCC
1st 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)
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