Falcons and TFC Drew 47

Falcons Black v TFC 25 Jan 2015
Starting 7
GK – Carla Baker
GD – Issy Beighton
WD – Kathryn Binks
C – Eleanor Durcan
WA – Katie Flaherty (Captain)
GA – Harrie Gill
GS – Olivia Mason (Captain)
Sub – Tyler Bexton
Sub – Leah Webster
Sub – Jessica Smith
Coach – Donna Swann and Val Kindred
Primary Carer – Donna Swann
Thank you to Georgina and Yasmin for scoring/timekeeping.

Falcons initially hit the ground running against local rivals TFC but their opponents soon hit back, capitalising on some of Falcons’ unforced errors and producing some good attacking play of their own. The quarter ended 11 all.

Harriet moved to GS and Olivia moved to GA for the second quarter. Falcons’ defence began the quarter applying heavy pressure on TFC’s attack, which creating a number of tips and interceptions for Falcons. However TFC once again capitalised on some of Falcons’ unforced errors to take the quarter 13-10 (overall score Falcons 21-24 TFC).

Jess came on at WD replacing Kathryn. With fresh legs in the centre court; Falcons were able to bring the ball down court more easily to help it flow. The shooters created space in the circle with ease and lost the quarter by a single goal (12-13). Overall score 33-37.

Falcons hoped to push on to close the game out but TFC also started the final quarter strongest.  The game went goal for goal but Falcons worked hard to hold their own centre passes and showed great patience in taking the ball to goal to create the opportunities they needed. Meanwhile Falcon’s defence unit was solid, helping Falcons win the quarter 14-10 to tie the game 47-47.

Player of the match: Olivia Mason
Coaches player of the Match: Harrie Gill