Wandsworth B
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Sat 09 Dec 2017
Wandsworth Netball Club
Wandsworth B
36
41
Lifeline A
Wandsworth B vs. Lifeline A

Wandsworth B vs. Lifeline A

Gayle Campbell11 Dec 2017 - 13:42
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36-41

Wandsworth B vs. Lifeline A - 36-41 (by Jules)
Harri, Anna, Julia, Nicki, Zoe, Georgie, Kiran, Livvi, Andy

POM: Anna
PP: Harri/Nicki/Livvi tie

Wandsworth B took to the courts on Saturday feeling a little chilled but up for a tough match, knowing that Lifeline were only one place behind us in the league. We started off well and in usual B team style took an early lead pulling ahead. Livvi and Kiran were in fine form, sinking numerous long shots and we demonstrated a lot of quick, silky play up the court from Zoe and Georgie. By the end of the quarter the opposition seemed to find their groove and started to come back but we finished 3 goals ahead (13-10).

In the second quarter, Lifeline continued to press us. Harri and Anna (filling in for a missing Clare and Caiti) were getting great tips in the defensive D, helping us win some valuable turnovers. However we weren't able to capitalise on all of them and Lifeline started to close the net (21-19).

Andy came on for Livvi in the third Q and did a great job at popping the ball around the D and using her split-legs to get herself into strong shooting positions. Nicki gave us great balance in centre court and was able to play some smart, strong feeds into our shooters. However, we started to feel the pressure of some missed opportunities and silly thrown away balls whilst Lifeline's confidence seemed to grow and grow with every goal (27-28).

We really gave it our all in the final quarter, showing our usual B team spirit, but it just wasn't meant to be. We put a lot of pressure on Lifeline and were vocal up and down the court but unfortunately their GS was on fine form and couldn't miss a thing (36-41).

Some learnings moving forward for sure, specifically with regards to taking the extra second and using our back-up options around the D to let our shooters find the right space. We're still confident in our abilities and know we can get ourselves back into the top spot in the league - bring it on Bs!

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Match date

Sat 09 Dec 2017

Kickoff

14:00
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