Cove were left looking for a place to hide
SCORE: Noarlunga 33 - 2 Cove
Scorers: Ella K: 2 goals
Ella G. Shooting Percentage: 0/0
Season Shooting Average: 25%
Summary:
That scoring line was not a misprint; the Tigers got badly stomped tonight by the Noarlunga HorseShoes on an otherwise beautiful Friday evening. Can we start by asking the obvious question here? Noarlunga HorseShoes? The Tigers may have been the inferior team, but at least they aren't saddled (apologies) by such an unfortunate team name.
Before the review of the game, a brief glimpse into the pre-game routine of a professional athlete. It is very important to ensure that you eat a balanced diet of carbohydrate and protein hours before a game. Or, as Ella shows us, Subway in the car on the way to the game!
Before the review of the game, a brief glimpse into the pre-game routine of a professional athlete. It is very important to ensure that you eat a balanced diet of carbohydrate and protein hours before a game. Or, as Ella shows us, Subway in the car on the way to the game!
The Tigers found a better transition game tonight with a strong performance by Brianna in the center position. This, from my limited understanding, is the most active player in the game who acts as the link between the defenders and shooters. The one quarter that Brianna was moved out of the center position the game badly titled toward the Tiger's end with no movement forward.
The defence struggled tonight with the Noarlunga attackers as the were seemingly unable to gather rebounds or prevent the barrage of shots we witnessed tonight. The Shoes (seriously?) were able to enter the Tiger's zone repeatedly without any resistance and put up shot after shot. After one particularly long string of attempts, the ball was collected by the Tiger's defender and a Shoes' supporter beside me said, "Oh thank God for that."
The offence had limited opportunity and limited is a word that might be too generous here. Ella K had three shot attempts and scored an impressive two goals. Despite Brianna's efforts, there was simply not enough support from the transitioning players to allow the ball to move to a scoring position. Ella G. had no shot attempts and aside from one beautiful interception and feed to Ella K for an eventual goal, had a quiet evening. With the rotating roster, Ella G. sat the last quarter out, right on this beat reporter's lap. It was the highlight of the night.
A frustrating night for the fans, however the players were immune to it all. Ella G. had fun. I think, last time I checked at least, that was the most important thing about the game.
The next game is on 25/10/13.
Quote of the game:
" Because two new players joined up, one of our players is going to be moved up to Division 7." - Ella G.
Who is it going to be? Our sole defender Ashlyn? Our goal shooter Ella K? Our fan favourite Ella G? After a 33-2 walloping this team is hardly in a place where they can lose a top player.
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1. Brianna
2. Ella K.
3. Ella G.
