Date: 04/02/2007
Game: BAWFC v KIKK
Author: Jacinta Graves
Player of the match: TBA

Sun shone on us brightly as we set out to equal or beat our last result against the top of the table - KIKK. The initial line was changed due to train cancellations, forcing us to use our subs (yes, had them!) straight away (welcome Kat).

We seemed to start off with a hiss and a roar (possibly due to Char’s power drink, which was much appreciated/required by one :-0) and took control of the first 10 minutes where we had possession and a shot at goal. KIKK retaliated with an easy goal and put the pressure up and used their chances when they could, not to mention their elbows & shoulders which the Ref repeatedly pulled them up for. Despite some great corners/ free kicks taken by Lou & attacks, we just never got it into the back of the net.

Danni & the defence worked hard with good covering from Nav Popadum, but the half time result left us 4 nil down, with one goal left in puzzlement on how it actually got over.

At half time and serious discussion (so serious, we didn’t even eat our oranges) we stepped up the pace (or maybe they slowed down?) and we seemed to gel and work a lot better. Despite trying to concentrate on breathing & playing I remember a few things, including a nice long run from Char thru to Olive which was great (but denied a result), some more superb shots from Lou at goal not once but twice hitting the cross bar, Emma often stopping the ball in its tracks and a (late, but) great tackle from Line.

We kept up our pace and the game ended with us not conceding any more goals. Even though the score was what it was, next time we play them, with a bit of luck, skill & Char’s power drink, I hope the score will be the other way round.