Okay, so after cancelling all games on Day 3 due to the weather the organisers rescheduled games for the following day. Games however were shortened to 80mins or games to 15 with 5min half times
The schedule for the day was as follows:
8.30am LMS Vrs Vima (Finland)
1pm LMS Vrs Honey (Australia)
3.45pm LMS Vrs Tequilla Boom Boom (Italy)
Game 1:
LMS started the game slowely and conceded the first 3 points of the game. A time out was called and LMS put their heads together, it was time to wake up and screw the noodle on! The motivation and concentration increased and we fought hard to trade points with Vima right up until the half meaning they still had a 3 point lead at half (score 5-8).
Unfortunately we peaked too early and couldnt maintain our intensity on defense while converting our Offense points in the second half. Vima started strong taking the first 2 points, while LMS made another attenpt to get back on track by scoring the third point it just wasnt to be, Vima took the final 5 points with relative ease.
It was a disappointing start to the day and a trend we were not keen to continue. As we were playing on the same pitch again we had time to think, reflect on our game and get motivated before playing the Australians...
MVP for the game goes to the 2 red heads Mernagh and Boxer who fought hard throughout the game
Game 2:
After warming up with some singing and dancing as well as the usual drills LMS were ready to give it socks against Honey. Within the first 3 points LMS had taken the lead following 2 beautiful assists from Heather to both Sinead and Jen. We traded with Honey for another 2 points and then let them catch up by scoring 2 in a row. As both teams stepped it up a gear the score remained even 5-5....7-7...Honey took the half 8-7 after a long tough point.
After a tough first half LMS spent their 5 mins in the shade rehydrating, the temperature was increasing and we were beginning to feel the heat. We entered into the second half on defense and couldnt prevent a score from Honey to take a 2 point lead. We came back with 1 on offense after a sweet pass from Mernagh to Laura to bring the score back to 9-8 but honey continued to put pressure on the Irish and continued to maintain a lead, they finished the game 15-12. This was a hugely enjoyable, spirited and competitive game and is one we will all remember fondly.
MVP went to Heather who was consistent with her passes and hucks on offense and a demon on defense :)
Unfortunately this story does not have a happy ending and this was a game many of us would like to forget. However on the plus side we definitely took alot from this game and it showed us where our weaknesses are which gives us something to focus on in the future.
Tequilla boom boom won the toss and chose to start on defense which proved to be their best tactic. The started with and aggressive Zone defense with a chase and close wall of 3. This immediatley intimidated us and forced turnovers which had not happened to us previously. They took the 4 first points easily before we called a timeout. Having used our time out successfully we scored the first point to make the score 4-1. However our defense was not enough to prevent the Italian ladies from breaking and hucking the disc cleverly. This was clearly a team that had played alot together as they were able to read eachother extremely well. They took the half 8-1.
The second half proved to be better for LMS and we took 4 points on offense. This was not enough to stop the Italian ladies who were on a role after having previously difficult games. They came together well and took a well deserved win 15-5. We vow to improve on that score line the next time we meet them...
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