Hockey U16B vs Brighton U16C

The U16B’s certainly got their hockey season off with a bang. What an impressive performance against a solid Brighton College team. Roedean dominated throughout the match, having possession for most of the game. Brighton College snuck a few goals past us but this didn’t reflect how well the team played and the chances that they had. BC scored late in the 1st quarter, however we equalised off a brilliant short corner in the 2nd quarter, with Alicia scoring the goal in the last seconds of the quarter. BC then managed to score at the end of the 3rd quarter, when they turned the ball over and bolted down the pitch, catching us a bit unawares and when we were most tired. However, the team dug deep and fought hard in the final quarter, resulting in several chances at goal. Our best being Alicia dribbling down the right, taking it into the D, passing it off to Sienna on back post who was beautifully positioned, the ball just catching under her stick and she couldn’t quite slot it in, but wow it was textbook hockey. Defence; Nathania, Athena, Jasmine and Sophie, did a great job throughout the game against some strong physical BC players, often turning the ball over before it got into the D and clearing it out. Lots of our forwards and mids switched positions throughout the game but all played their socks off in their various positions. Being able to adapt is a key skills we want in our players. There was lots of lovely dribbling down the right, often by Bea/Tiah, then passing the ball down the line to Alicia/Sienna/Niz. A big thank you to Megs for playing in goal, which she has never done. Alice, Tiah and Bea for playing in their 2nd game of the day and really strengthening the team. Sophie (y8) for turning up in kit and playing even though she only came to watch! Overall score was a 2-1 loss but a really positive game and super impressed with the team.

Player of the match: Attack – Alicia C, Defence – Jasmine C

Coache’s player: Izzy O’Flynn for creating so many options in the middle of the pitch, often leading off her player to receive the ball in space.

Mrs. Patching-Jones