NC senior squad (Charlene, Mary-Ann, Kieri, Emma, Terri, Leanne, Rochelle and Sarah) arrived in Darftord knowing that this away game against London Lionhearts would be tough and physical. Despite losing the toss we went ahead early in the first quarter to take a 9-7 lead, and true to form the Lionhearts defence stepped up the pressure and with timely turnovers they ended the 1st quarter 11-9 ahead.
It was a tight game through the middle phase trading goal for goal- good communication in our defending circle and Sarah’s eye-in allowed us to pull them back and go in 20-all at half time.
Lionhearts were insistent on keeping the pressure on us, with a swap in our attacking mid-court we were able to capitalise on the steals provided by the defensive trio led by Mary-Ann; the 3rd quarter ended 33-29 ahead.
We knew Lionhearts wouldn’t take defeat at home quietly- it was a team effort to lock down their attack in the final quarter only conceding 5 goals- even with the desperate efforts of the London Lionhearts aggressive GK, GD and WD there were not prepared for our own bone-crusher (Terri) we were finally able to breath and demonstrate flair in the attack to take us to a 14-goal victory.
Well done girls!
Thanks to our scorer Mike and our supporters (Fee and Terri’s Mum!)
Final score 48-34 POM Terri
Match Report by Charlene
Album 2011-12
