U10 v Hereford Cathedral
Score: 6 v 8
This was a fast paced match and fortunately we had a squad of 9 so was able to give players a breather, especially for those playing in the centre.
At the end of the first quarter, it was very evenly matched with Hereford one goal ahead. Lucy worked incredibly hard in the centre always finding space and once Abberley had possession of the ball they looked extremely dangerous.
It was in the second quarter that Hereford caught Abberley out with upping the pace that bit more and started to intercept play. They pulled ahead 5 to 1 goals.
Abberley not to be beaten started the second half straight away with great team work between Eleanor and Mable who then scored a goal, then another, then another! Kitty had a great match defending our circle and Izzy had to work extremely hard marking their very good GA.
Into the last quarter the score was 6 v 4 and the game could go either way, both teams displaying great determination and a desire to win. Harriet constantly battled away in defence passing up to Lottie who had come back taking over from Lara who had a much improved game. Poppy was back on as GA bravely battling on although she had a few unintended knocks in the face. Abberley although they scored 2 more goals so did Hereford, the ball was constantly changing direction.
Parents thoroughly enjoying this thrilling match credit to the players of both teams. A very mature attitude and competitiveness was displayed from such young teams. Very well done.
Players of the Match: Kitty and Lucy
U11a v Hereford CJS
Final score Abberley 16 Hereford 3
Abberley hosted Hereford for our third match of the season.
Abberley won the toss and Kitty opted for first centre pass. Hereford came out very fast and won possession straightaway and pushed into the D. Some excellent defending from Lizzie and Elodie stopped the first few attempts on goal. Abberley started to settle down and took control of the game. Very fast movement from Mia, Kitty and Georgie got the ball into the D for Amy to convert a goal. Hereford pulled one back and again, we pushed on and scored a second.
Second quarter and Abberley really got to grips with the game. Emma and Elodie worked the wings well defending. Pushing on with Mia and Kitty, Georgie and Amy were being fed well into the D. Amy and Georgie converted 6 goals in this quarter with Amy scoring 5 and Georgie 1. Excellent defending stopped Hereford from scoring.
Third quarter and Hereford picked up their game. Moving well into space and catching our girls asleep, they got a quick goal. This spurred on the girls and Amy and Georgie got another three.
Final quarter and the girls were relentless. Excellent movement from Elodie, Emma, Mia and Kitty gave Georgie the chance to move quickly into the D with Amy. The girls were shooting well and got another 6. Hereford scored 1.
The passing from our girls was very quick and sometimes to our loss with giving the ball away. If we slow down and think about passing our game will be even better.
The girls really did show how good they can be and worked very well as a team encouraging each other all the way through the game.
Well done girls, you all played extremely well!!!
Players of the match Kitty and Mia
U11B vs Hereford
24 - 1
The match began with Alina (C) making a strong pass to Emily A (GA). It was a fast paced first quarter with Harriet G (GS) scoring the first goal. A lovely interception from the Abberley side meant Emily took the score to 2-0. Hattie scored the third, Emily the fourth and fifth then Hattie the sixth. 6-0 to Aberley at the end of the first quarter.
A quick shuffle around of players saw Harriet W moving to Goal Defense and Honor becoming Goal Keeper. Emily and Hattie swapped as well. Hattie (GA) showed off her netball skills and scored four in a row. Emily then went on to score the fifth of the quarter. Hereford were beginning to fight back now and were making us work for our goals. Alina and Immy snatched some difficult balls from the air, leaping high to get them. 11-0 to Abberley at the end of the second quarter.
At the beginning of the third, Honor went back to GD and Harriet to GK. Hermione took centre whilst Alina went out to become Wing Attack. Hermione started with the ball, a lovely pass out to Alina in the wing, who sent the ball straight to Emily and then on to Hattie. Another goal scored. Honor did some good defending managing yet again to claim the ball as ours and send it up the court. Hattie scored twice more before Emily found her stride and scored 6. End of the third and it was 20-0 to us.
The final quarter was a Hereford centre, the ball was played up the field yet Immy (GD) leapt and caught the ball, she passed straight to Honor (WD) who played the ball away to Alina and on up to Emily who scored. Alina seemed to develop springs in her legs as she continued to leap and snatch and win balls for Abberley. Harriet (GK) made a valiant effort to defend yet Hereford scored. And so Abberley fought back, and in the space of three and a half short minutes Hattie (GA) scored three more times. The final whistle blew and it was 24-1 to Abberley. Exceptionally well played.
Players of the match: Alina and Hattie.