Match report NMJFC Under 12s girls - 05/02/23
The girls faced a very well put together and strong Cheadle side this morning who came from top of the other league after the Christmas break and crikey did they have their game faces on!
Well done Izzy for taking up the gloves in good faith for the full game, great resilience and more important, always open to learning.
We played a slightly different formation today to try help out at the back but still the opposition got through and chalked up 3 goals in the first half.
Still working in training on defending as a whole team especially when there’s such a push from the opposition and understanding that responsibility as a whole instead of individually.
Again, credit where it’s due with solid players, Jaz, Ellie, Freya L, Ava and Nayia tracking back through midfield and trying to regain possession every time, we also switched up play when Brooke came off the sidelines who is naturally dropping into a central defensive position, and can get the ball back up the pitch.
Good work Jay, Scarlett & Nieve in first half closing down attackers it’s great to see such a high press now plus you're working together as a small team, communicating with each other to keep that cover.
Losing 2 defenders at half time it was time to dig deep and take up unfamiliar positions for some of the girls, another learning curve which gives a good insight to what their teammates do but also creates a tough mental battle too.
Admiration for those in tricky, physical play, Freya L, Ellie & Ava keeping their heads despite the tackles, great perseverance.
Finally with some beautiful link up play between Brooke and Freya L, the ball dropped for Ellie whose shot was timed to perfection, a well worked for and much deserved goal! Lost the points today but gained some maturity, accountability, and ownership of their game which we’ll be taking forward each week.
Our POTM today, pure grit, skilful play, competitiveness and digging deep all game goes to Ellie! Yes girls!
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