Yesterday we played against ECHO at home. We had two games left of the season before finals, and we needed to win one last game to secure a finals berth. I really looked forward to the game as ECHO (Eastern Christian Hockey Organisation) as I knew from last time we met it was going to be a close and fair match. Some weeks, the game can get a bit nasty and have found some teams really unpleasant to play against. ECHO are definately not in this catagory, I really hope they make the finals.

As I predicted it was a close game, our girls were overpowered in the first 15mins forcing short corners. We were able to keep the shots on goal out, and forced the ball back to our attack with a stronger attack approach pushing our defense higher up the ground. We made use of the rebound and short corner and scored twice in the first half to go up 2-0. A fast break from ECHO caught our defence off guard, a quick cross through the circle and and a goal was scored. The first half ended on 2-1 our way. I was quite disapointed with the way I was rebounding the shots - most were not making the clearance sufficient to clear our defensive circle.

Second half, and we scored early taking our lead out to 3-1. Unfortunately we were tiring, and found the ball hovering in the middle of the ground. Yet again another fast break into the circle for ECHO and sharp cross saw another goal scored taking the final match score to 3-2 our way.
Another win, which confirms a place for us in the finals. Well done girls!

This week at training, I really need to concentrate on my rebounds, the angle and direction. It can make the difference between a win and a loss!

Go Cougars!!