We arrived at the game today. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and the temperature was around 85 degrees, although on the turf field it was 10 degrees hotter. There was no humidity, so as far as the Americans were concerned, these were great playing conditions.
We knew this team were going to be strong so we started with a strong line up. We needed to win the centres.
They scored first, then Holly W scored to level it up. I thought that we were in with a chance. They came back and scored 3 more. Then Jenny scored to make it 5-2. We had a time out to fire the girls up. We could get this back.
What happened next was nothing short of awful. They scored again and again. Half time came and they scored again and again and again. We did hit the bar 4 times, so we could have had a few goals! With 5 minutes to go the score was 14-2. Tony and i had a time out and said a few choice words. Needless to say the next 5 minutes were fantastic. We dominated possession and were rewarded with a goal from Jessica.
This was always going to be a difficult game however i was most disappointed with the girls not fighting enough for the ball. We did see some amazing lacrosse at times. In fact, some of the lacrosse we saw was far beyond the years of these girls. I know they are learning, i just want them to get their mental game together too.
A special mention should go to Lucy R for running her socks off. Millie, Jen,Jess and Charlotte definitely stepped up at the end of the second half. The attackers did well keeping the ball, and we saw some really good moves from them.
We have our trip to Annapolis tomorrow. This is my favourite trip. We go the the state house, Naval Academy, have a couple of hours shopping and then we have a boat trip which usually ends with lots o dancing! The weather is set to be 100 degrees so we will definitely need our sun tan cream!!
Until next time, Bye for now!
Annapolis is my favourite of the tour too !! Sorry I wont be there to lead the dancing on the boat this year – over to you Helen……..
Come on Metros lets have a win for the next game. I am sure you are all trying really hard in every game so am sure it’s there!
Loving the piccies and reports – keep them coming
Julie 🙂
Great effort – Keep fighting Metros! xxx
To all the squad , keep working hard in your games girls i am sure the win will come that you deserve , tough in the heat best wishes for next game and hope you are all having a great time regards to Tony ,Michelle ,Laura and all the host families
Awww, well done Metros sounds like you got your mojo back at the end. Put it somewhere safe for the next match and make yourselves proud!! Show them what you can do. You are all fantastic, and we are all so very proud of you.
Enjoy Annapolis and your adventures at the weekend. I’m sure you will all be recharged and fighting fit ready for your next game!
Love and hugs to you all girls! <3 🙂
Go for it girls! A sure fire way of getting better and better at this game you love is to play talented teams like the ones you’re competing against in the US.
Good Luck girls tonight in your match. Do your coaches proud .Keep that new found mojo going, enjoy and claim that win …..
Wish we could be there to see you play but will be cheering you all on from the UK.
Xx