Well, we knew from the start that it was going to be a tough match. We were down to the bare minimum in terms of numbers against one of the top clubs in the league.
I had high hopes that the change in the team dynamic and the good work that everyone had put in at training would have been enough for us to play to the standard we achieved against Blandford at the start of the season but unfortunately it all came apart at the seams and the final result of 11-0 was a difficult one to swallow.
However, when I reflect on it the match I have to say there were some very good individual performances and more importantly the whole team kept working hard all through the match and encouraging each other on. That to me was the high point of the game as it’s easy to be smug and comfortable when things are going well but it’s really, really difficult to stay positive and determined when they’re not.
At times we played some good quality pass and move football but unfortunately we just couldn’t get ball far enough forward (with accuracy) often enough for any of the forwards or midfielders to do any demolition work.
Despite the rather disappointing result (yes it’s true I am a master of the understatement) everyone worked hard and at the end there were a two candidates for the MVP award. Rachael was nominated for her outstanding defensive runs (without her brilliant pace and commitment in tackles things could have been even worse) but she was just pipped by Lucy who had worked tirelessly from the first to last whistle not only with her feet but also by actively encouraging the team, making some good decisions and showing gritty determination. Well done Lucy!
We now have 6 matches to cram into the next 5 weeks and it’s going to be a demanding schedule that’s not going to be assisted by ski trips, holiday, school stuff and the good old Duke of Edinburgh himself! But we’ll be there for every game and give it our very best shot!!
Next match is Poole Town Youth in out first Wednesday night fixture.
I had high hopes that the change in the team dynamic and the good work that everyone had put in at training would have been enough for us to play to the standard we achieved against Blandford at the start of the season but unfortunately it all came apart at the seams and the final result of 11-0 was a difficult one to swallow.
However, when I reflect on it the match I have to say there were some very good individual performances and more importantly the whole team kept working hard all through the match and encouraging each other on. That to me was the high point of the game as it’s easy to be smug and comfortable when things are going well but it’s really, really difficult to stay positive and determined when they’re not.
At times we played some good quality pass and move football but unfortunately we just couldn’t get ball far enough forward (with accuracy) often enough for any of the forwards or midfielders to do any demolition work.
Despite the rather disappointing result (yes it’s true I am a master of the understatement) everyone worked hard and at the end there were a two candidates for the MVP award. Rachael was nominated for her outstanding defensive runs (without her brilliant pace and commitment in tackles things could have been even worse) but she was just pipped by Lucy who had worked tirelessly from the first to last whistle not only with her feet but also by actively encouraging the team, making some good decisions and showing gritty determination. Well done Lucy!
We now have 6 matches to cram into the next 5 weeks and it’s going to be a demanding schedule that’s not going to be assisted by ski trips, holiday, school stuff and the good old Duke of Edinburgh himself! But we’ll be there for every game and give it our very best shot!!
Next match is Poole Town Youth in out first Wednesday night fixture.
Photo above courtesy of Emily K.
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