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Mon 16 Nov 2020
Societe Generale Valley RFC
Netball Jags
17
18
The Prime
Pipped at the Post by The Prime

Pipped at the Post by The Prime

Adeline Brown17 Nov 2020 - 03:53
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by Adeline Brown

Despite a windy start, we kicked off the game with a fighting spirit from the very first whistle. Our shooters scored some stunning shots, made possible by good passes in and around the circle, and we finished the first quarter ahead 6-4. Thanks to strong defence throughout the game, the opposition had fewer opportunities to convert. So, although both teams traded goals evenly, we finished the first half ahead 11-8, maintaining our 2-goal lead.

In the third quarter, good spacing and calm, steady passes down the court meant the ball consistently found itself safely in the goal third. However, despite patient passes and good movement in and around the circle, we struggled to convert. This combined with the opposition running away with multiple consecutive goals meant that we finished the third quarter tied 14 all.

A nail-biting final quarter saw both teams fighting for the win. Feisty play from both teams meant the game remained tight until the very end. However, at the final whistle, Valley Jaguars were just pipped at the post by The Prime, losing - frustratingly - by just one goal.

Big shout out to our Most Valuable Player, Charlie Robertson, who’s long, steady reach, strong holds and effective blocking in Goal Defence put pressure on the opposition’s shooters, which most definitely prevented us from suffering a worse defeat.

Final score Valley Jaguars 17 – The Prime 18.

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Mon 16 Nov 2020

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19:00
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