Wandsworth E vs Roundwood B: 44 - 47 (by Daisy)

We started with a 15 goal head start and a bit of trepidation given Roundwood B are two divisions above us and in the same div as our B team.

However from the first whistle we came out fighting fit and finished the Q – much to all our surprise/joy – ahead at 24-12, meaning they had only won the Q by 3. We had managed some really great turnovers and were playing some beautiful netball.

Knowing that we had got them scared we pushed hard into the second quarter working on coming forward for the ball and working the ball down the court which worked a treat - we drew the q 9 goals each!

Roundwood turned up the pressure for the second half and became quite aggressive as they were definitely concerned they were going to lose. The umpire also seemed to lose the ability to see and both these factors got us a bit riled meaning Roundwood pulled further ahead as they won the Q 6 – 9, however due to our goal advantage we were still ahead 39-32.

The last Q saw Roundwood take the game up another level (and get a bit aggy in places), but we fought hard to try and slow the game down (maybe a bit too much in places!) and keep possession to try and keep our lead. We fought right until the very end, switching to zoning to try and slow the game, but sadly they just pulled ahead at the final whistle with a score of 44-47.

Every single person on the court had a cracking game and we should be hugely proud of ourselves. This was a real team effort and a brilliant game!! Well done EVERYONE!