Game 4
Timperley 24 - 2 Stockport -- 4.12.2022 - Game 4
Scorers:
Grace - 1
Eve - 1
Coach: Rosie,
Umpire; Phil Jenner
Roster: Sienna A, Millie SM, Milly Shep. Amber F, Jaya W, Lily-May L, Molly, R, Aimee G, Naomi S, Grace C, Eve C, Pippa R.
Fresh early start at Timperley on the 4th December.
The U13s sponsored by Deans Court Chambers were missing a few players this week due to them playing up on the Cheshire U15s team in York. This gave the squad of 12 plenty of opportunity to show their skills.
Timperley came out of the gate fast and were dominating from the start. They were physically bigger, faster and stronger. For some reason this seems to be the case with Timperley from my experience, but don't worry we catch up and usually over take them.
Timperley started testing our defence and goalie, Sienna, from the first draw. The girls stood strong and did their best against the onslaught from the 'young team with plenty of new starters' but the goals started racking up for the light blues. Sienna made full use of her stick and padding and saved four shots in the first quarter which was quite incredible considering the amount of shots Timperley were putting in. Amber made sure that the way to goal for the opposition was not easy and was putting in some crucial checks.
The Chew sisters sister were both determined to get Stockport back in the game and they both had valiant efforts on goal and Eve opened the scoring for Stockport. Grace soon followed and netted our second. The attack looked promising when we got the ball but, Timperley were commanding the possession.The quarter score was Timperley 9-2 Stockport.
The second quarter was steadier as Rosie gave some advice to the defensive set up and placed Pippa at the rear and Matt Ashton gave some words of wisdom to Sienna in preparation for the next phase of the game. The middies and defence held strong but Timperley again dominated possession from the start pushed on to increase their lead. Sienna again showed her skills between the posts racking up four more great saves leaving Timperley frustrated at the 'wall' in the nets.
Amber continued chopping wood and put in more great checks showing control, accuracy and timing. She also took a bump to the head as one of the Timperley players shot hit her on the noggin, luckily she seemed okay after a breather - think about those eye goggles!! Pippa showed how to play text book defence by standing up many of the Timperley drives. Quarter score, Timperley 4-0 Stockport, making the half time score 13-2.
We started the third quarter with a switch of goalies, suiting up Millie S in the keepers gear. Mills was straight into battle making saves like Sienna and turning away four that I recorded. Although we were becoming more organised at the back the lack of possession was hurting us and we under the cosh again. Some valiant efforts going forward with Grace creating some good chances on goal but we were unable to convert these into our third goal. third quarter was 8-0 to Timperley making the running score 21-2.
Millie S was the star of the fourth quarter with a sterling five saves that i recorded and Amber increased her checking stats with a stunning tomahawk check, whipping the stick out of the hands of one of the Timperley attackers. A tighter defence, enthusiasm and persistence kept the score down in the fourth period. We continued to drive forward when we had the chance and made some valiant efforts on goal but were unable to increase our tally. Last quarter was 3-0 to Timperley. Final score was 24-2.
On paper it looks like we got beat up from the feet up, but there is always plenty to take away from each game. We found out that:
- we have two tremendous goalies in the making, both stacking up numerous saves at crucial times
- we have players now starting to play great textbook defence
- we have players developing their checking ability increasing turnovers
- we hustled over the pitch and never gave up - showing drive, determination and dedication
- the players were shouting and cheering each other on the whole game, they were cheering the goalies when they made saves which demonstrates that they are forming into a tighter team that will support and fight for each other
- Lily-May L has the loudest voice on the team during the rallying calls before each quarter - incredible volume. I have no idea where she gets it from
- Jake L has some dad jokes that are nearly up to my standard
