Premier Division
WATERSIDE 46
NEW BODY FITNESS 39
WATERSIDE took the points after beating high-flying New Body, writes Becky Barton.
Waterside started the game with fantastic attacking play. New Body Fitness seemed to take a bit longer to find their rhythm and this allowed their opponents to dominate the first quarter.
New Body came back from the quarter break with renewed vigour and displayed aggressive attacking play.
From an eight-goal deficit in the first period, they managed to finish the second period with a three-goal lead.
A tactical change from Waterside in the third quarter saw Jess Childs move from centre to WA, creating more scoring opportunities for her team, allowing Waterside to take back the lead.
The final quarter saw an intense struggle for the win.
Waterside were able to slightly increase their lead, despite losing a player to injury, and earned the victory by six goals.
Division Two
BASEPOINT 44
ALLWAYS REMOVALS 10
DEPLETED Allways were forced to concede the game to Basepoint three minutes from time due to injury.
Basepoint started the game with an advantage as Allways only had five players.
Excellent interceptions by Fiona Willcox GD, helped Basepoint even further by reducing scoring opportunities for Allways’ shooters.
Basepoint’s defence continued to dominate play in the second period but Allways’ centre Juliana Chatley, displayed great stamina to keep the ball moving through the mid-court, without the aid of a WA or WD.
Allways’ efforts were increased by the arrival of a sixth player but by this time Basepoint had found their stride and seemed unstoppable.
Basepoint WA Jenni Chalcke fed some brilliant balls into the circle, helping her shooters increase their lead.
Allways continued to push forward, with the defenders claiming some good rebounds but being one player short in the mid-court was starting to have a real impact as the game came towards its conclusion.
An ankle injury to Allways’ GA forced a call for time and with three minutes left on the clock, Allways conceded the game.
Division Two
GIRLING & BOWDITCH 42
COASTAL CHEESES 28
COASTAL Cheeses received a grilling from Girling & Bowditch
The match started with fairly even gameplay in the opening minutes.
Girling’s GK Eve van der Steen and GD Emma Bowditch, seemed to find their rhythm first and made some great interceptions, allowing Girling to pull ahead.
Coastal Cheeses responded with some excellent attacking moves, particularly from Sian Whitlock at centre, who controlled the ball well through the mid-court.
Coastal Cheeses clawed back some points and ended the second quarter only two goals behind.
The third quarter saw Girling really step up their game, with dynamic gameplay and sharp shooting helping them create a strong lead.
Coastal Cheeses continued to play hard, showing great teamwork.
First-class shooting from Lauren Oates helped them to close the gap towards the end of the game but it wasn’t quite enough to catch up with Girling & Bowditch.
Division Two
WJNC 37
POTTING SHED 12
WEYMOUTH Juniors gave a dominant show to see off the Potting Shed.
WJNC were on top right from the start of this game, displaying great attacking skill and determination to gain the lead in spite of Potting Shed’s best effort.
WJNC GS Maisie Fowler scored some impressive goals and her side continued to build their lead, despite great defensive work from Potting Shed’s GD Bryher Francis.
Potting Shed really picked up the pace in the third quarter but WJNC maintained their composure and didn’t allow Potting Shed’s intensity to affect their play. They worked hard to improve their lead and communicated well with each other on court.
By the end of the fourth quarter, WJNC had built an impressive 25-goal lead, to take the victory.
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