SFL Match Day 10 - Gracebandy!Co vs Salibandy!Co
Date: 17th March 2012
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Rakan Muda Puchong
Starting line-up:
Goallie: Serb
Defenders: Ricky, Alvin & Kel Sern
Center: Terence
Forwards: Isaac Kong, Keenan (2nd period only), Isaac Boo and Alice
Captain: Kel Sern
1st period : Gracebandy!Co 0 - Salibandy!Co 1
2nd period :
3rd period : Gracebandy!Co 1 - Salibandy!Co 10
1st period:
We started off the match playing 50% as per what we've learnt. Truthfully, everything was alright and our defense looked very solid, forwards and defenders were passing the ball around the court. When opponents got the ball, we went back to 50%, very disciplined. However there were two times that we had the power play advantage and both times we did not convert it into a goal. The reason? We were too afraid and hesitated to attack because we were so used to our 50%. Well, the proper way to do it is to press opponents when we have power play. If you're tired, go and change, let others chase if you can't. Overall very good 1st period as we conserved our energy and kept our cool.
2nd period:
Not long after face off, Mervin broke down the middle and took a shot at goal which entered right above Serb's helmet. Well, we've been conceding quite a lot of long shot goals this season and here's another one. To prevent anymore far shot goals, forwards should block the angles, and shadow the opponents giving them no chance and space to take a shot. Now, it seems like that goal actually made everyone work together more defensively as we did not concede anymore after that. The reason? The forwards were running down to block the shooters and ball carriers, center was in the center, defenders got their men and all in all we really defended like a team :). Our possession and control over the game resulting in us taking the lead and extending it to 5-1 at the end of the 2nd period.
3rd period:
With confidence beaming, we entered the court again for the 3rd period. To be honest, the start of the 3rd period was very sloppy and we allowed Gracebandy!Co to get lots of possession and even have a few shots on target. However we managed to pull ourselves up and play like a team again. Defensively, offensively and possessionively =/.
Pointers:
1). We saw more of Isaac Boo, Kong, Keenan and Alice today as they had more playing time compared to the other games. Must say that they really impressed when the time came. Alice scored a goal, Keenan chased the ball even though he was sick, Boo shot a lot on target, and Kong did a fantastic defensive job.
2).However, there are still lots of blind passes, which is something we need to work on in order to improve.
3). Ball control and ball possession, need to be stronger and be able to protect our ball.
4). Shots! More more more shots!
5). Alvin, Ricky and Terence. You guys did very well today with passing, defending, shooting, etc. No need to say so much bout you guys lah, later Ricky kembang and score own goal in next match.
6).TEAMWORK. Because we worked together as a team, God gave us strength and team spirit brought us victory. Let's continue to keep working TOGETHER alright?
Salibandy!Co
ONE TEAM, ONE WAY!
