2nd XI 5 QVS 0
Goals:Jess Darnley 3, Lisa Ritchie 2
The hockey season is now close to its end and with this in mind the girls took on our 3rd last match with a palpable goal-hunger. Our defense were psyched up not to let any play by them and our attack was ready to score goals. During the first half Jess scored two quick goals and after that we experienced a bit of a dip and we found ourselves in our defending half for the last 10 minutes before half time.
At half time we set ourselves the goal not to let our opponents enter our half and therefore try and break down their play earlier and to also put on some more pressure on their defense. During the second half of the match, exactly this was achieved and Jess then scored her 3rd goal. Lisa then scored the last two goals of the match.
The passing and team play were exceptional and I would like to congratulate the girls on that! Special mention goes to Jess Darnley, currently the top scorer of the season, for scoring a hat-trick and also for being the player of the match.
2nd XI 1 - Fettes 2
Goal: Lisa Ritchie
This match was by far the most frustrating one of the season. We were so well prepared and psyched up for the match and although we were immediately on the attack and had most of the ball possession, things just weren’t going our way.
Fettes had an easy opportunity in the first have to score and they utilized it. The half time score was 1-0 and about 5 minutes into the second half Fettes scored again. Our girls played fantastic hockey and fought very hard and a bit of our frustration was relieved when Lisa Ritchie scored a goal for us. We spent the rest of the match in the Fettes half, but we just couldn’t find the box.
A frustrating, but hard fought match with some fantastic hockey. Well done to each girl for giving her all and congratulations to Lisa Ritchie for being the player of the match.
2nd XI 3 - Dundee High School 0
Goals Lydia Nicol 2, Caroline Currie 1
It was evident that we were the stronger team, right from the first push back. During the fist half we struggled a bit to play at our standard and we also lost Jess due to injury. The second half was completely the opposite though. We were playing brilliant supportive hockey and our passing was spot on. Lydia Nicol scored our first goal and then Caroline Currie scored a superb second goal for the team. Just before full time, we were awarded with a short corner and with no time left, Lydia scored the last goal of the match.
Well done to the girls and congratulations to Lydia Nicol for being the player of the match.
1stXI 2 - Strathallan 2
It shouldn’t be but a home game has a distinct psychological advantage and we made the most of it in yet another outstanding performance by the squad. The game was intense from the start and the play was fairly even for the first half. The more the season progresses the more we see the team become a unit and work efficiently as one. Linking play was some of the best we have seen yet and we had the confidence to switch the play from one side to the other, giving us more options. Our attack was as rapid as ever and made Strathallan feel under pressure in their defensive half. We made the most of our attacks and the midfield, with particular mention to Hannah Preston, worked tirelessly throughout.
A thoroughly deserving result and a great end to the first half of the season.
Congratulations, you deserve it!
1stXI 1 - George Watson’s 6
This was a tough match from start to finish but Glenalmond stepped up the pressure when it was needed. It was a fairly even game until half-time and we had some excellent play, particularly with between our midfield and forwards. George Watson’s were fast onto the ball and passed the ball around at a pace we are not used to but we reacted and were able to put pressure on them. Our defence were outstanding and deserve a special mention; they were put under particular pressure and were constant in their battling. The score line does not indicate the level of play Glenalmond had. A fine performance by the whole team.
Player of the match was The whole team!
2nd XI 4 - Loretto 3
Goals: Jess Darnley 2, Lisa Ritchie 1, Amelia Conley 1
The first half of the match was disappointing as we played at a much lower level than we are capable of, mostly due to not warming up properly. Loretto had a few break-through situations in which our backs had to work very hard to defend. Our girls scored first, but two of Loretto’s break-throughs each resulted in a goal, making the half time score 2-1 to the visitors.
After half time our girls were fired up to perform at a much higher level. We were on the attack, enjoyed most of the ball possession, created our own play, but most of all the desire to win ensured that each player gave her total effort. With a lot of pressure being placed upon the Loretto defence, we soon scored three quick and much deserved goals. Loretto then came back and scored one more goal just before the end of the match.
Well done to the girls and congratulations to Amelia Conley and Rachel Clark for being the players of the match.
2nd XI 2 Strathallan 0
Lottie Cameron 1 Caroline Currie 1
The 2nd XI Strathallan this weekend. This was the match that we have all been waiting for. Playing against Strath always results in excellent hockey from both sides and this Saturday was no different. First of all, it was great to see the game played in such good spirit and secondly the level of hockey that was played at second team level was admirable. Judging by the feedback from supporters it certainly was a pleasure to watch.
In the first half our girls had most of the possession and we found ourselves in the attacking half most of the time. This soon resulted in a goal by Lottie to put us in the lead. The half time score was 1-0 to us and we knew that a second goal was what we needed to claim this match.
Strath put some pressure on us during the second half, but after about ten minutes we broke their play down and we were on the attack again. We worked very hard in the attacking circle and this payed off when Caroline scored our second goal. We had a few more opportunities to score after this, but we were very happy with the final result!
Very well done to the girls and congratulations to Lily Brown for being the player of the match.
Attacking George Watson's goal 