Netball Match Report by Sophie Arnold

After our last match against the Antiguans there was a level of apprehension amongst the girls. 

However after having experienced the diversity of their game, we were ready to challenge their aggression. 

Team - Meg GS, Sophie GA, Beth WA, Libby C, Emily WD, Alice GD and Stacie GK, Res Eleanor.

First quarter, we all felt effected by the sun and heat, and gave away 4 goals due to poor passing and missed shots, only managing to score one goal.

After a team talk, we decided a change of positions was in order. Alice now GS, Emily GD and Eleanor WD. 

In the second quarter the concentration in defence improved.

Stacie, Emily and Eleanor communicated well and blocked the GA out the shooting circle. 

The defence tipped many balls but were unable to keep possession on the centre passes resulting in Antigua's score climbing, the score at half time 13-4 to Antigua. 

The next two quarters, we knew we had to change the attack and found a way, Alice holding in the circle, Libby, Beth and Sophie working the ball with short sharp passing around the D.

We intercepted multiple balls taking the advantage and swiftly passing it down to the goal circle and finally getting the shots in. 

The final score 23-12 to Antigua. 

Although having lost our second game, the team feel more prepared and determined to challenge the Antigens in our next match, hopefully being a evening match the heat will be more bearable.