Match Report: Atomics Vs Uni 4
Wed 5 March 2014, Cults Community Centre
Match Report by Anna Shortland
Atomics and Uni both started the match with 6 players. This is the first match for Atomics Wing Attack Catriona Curtis. Uni cleared their first centre pass with solid determination. Atomics defended early shots on goal well. Uni goal attack and goal shooter worked the circle well and successfully took the lead with an opening goal in the first two minutes. Uni dominated the shooting circle during the first quarter. Atomics GD and GK do well at intercepting rebounds at the goal. The court was very quiet, both teams should look to communicate more audibly. Atomics were looking nervous as Uni continued to score. Atomics GS scored a fantastic first goal 10 minutes into the game. Atomics GA takes lead in being vocal on court and this has a noticeable impact on Atomics’ play. Atomics score second goal of the match. Uni lead first quarter.
Atomics now field 7 players on court to Uni’s 6. Atomics are more vocal on court and as a result make more confident passes. Uni come out strongly with decisive and accurate passing and score an opening goal. Atomics Centre is playing very well, marking her player and helping to control play up the court. Atomics make a number of small footwork errors throughout the quarter. Atomics Centre and GS working well in shooting third. Atomics noticeably hesitant at getting in front of players and need to be more aggressive in attack and getting into space. Uni are able to intercept a good deal of passes between Atomic players. Uni lead second quarter.
Uni get the ball out of their centre pass quickly to score a goal very early in the third quarter. Atomics GA makes good runs and intercepts a number of balls in the shooting third. Atomics GS takes an early shot that only just misses the net. Atomics GK is moving quickly and solidly marking her player, doing well at trying to keep her GS out of the shooting circle. Atomics scored their first goal of the third quarter 5 minutes in. On a number of occasions Atomics clear the ball in the centre pass well but loose it to Uni before entering the shooting circle. Uni GD making strong interceptions. Atomics WA and GA are working the wings very well. Uni lead third quarter.
Uni open scoring in the fourth quarter with an early goal. Court remains largely silent during the match; communication would greatly improve all players’ game. Atomics play looks more determined and cohesive than previous quarters. Each player appears to have stepped up a gear in the final stages. Atomics score two successive goals and dominate the play more strongly, with increased shots on goal. Uni kept up the pressure and intercepted any balls that were even slightly weak. Uni GD injures ankle with two minutes left of the match, Uni down to 5 players for final stages. Uni win the match.
Uni MOM = GS, Atomics MOM = Liz Hough Centre