We had a team of 14 players for Saturday’s away game against Warwick 3s. Our forwards were Lisa Abbott and Ange Evans. Our midfielders were Alex Burn, Liv Dunnington, Alice Johnson, Poppy Jones, Tash Jones and Evy Maidment. Our defenders were Captain Millie Cowsell, Gemma Goater, Tess Guest, Harriet Stanaway and Maddy Hope along with Hope Cooney in goal.

We started the game off fighting, showing the other team this was to be a tough, equal match, which it definitely proved to be. Throughout the first half both teams fought hard and the score at half time was a draw with no goals scored by either team. Our defence was extremely good making their attack hard and our forwards also played extremely well getting the ball in their end numerous times, keeping them under pressure.

A good team talk at half time brought us back on the pitch with things to work on individually and as a team ready to fight.

Early into the second half Warwick scored a goal which managed to get passed our defenders and Hope the goalie due to the pitch being rather bouncy. However we didn’t let our heads drop and as a team we continued to play some great hockey. Soon after this Warwick scored another goal making the score as 2-0 to them. This was a well deserved goal on their part.

Again, although a little upset we carried on going and didn't give up.This paid off as in the last few minutes of the match Lisa managed to score a great goal in open play. A well deserved goal after some amazing play and effort along with many opportunities.

The score finished as 2-1 to the opposition but regardless the game was a great one to be a part of and there was some amazing play from both teams. Some people in our team were played in new positions and it was a really good effort and performance all round for our team so we are happy regardless.

DOD went to Harriet Stanaway for getting hit in the face with a ball and just carrying on despite Millie worryingly running on with an ice pack and Girl of the game went to Evelyne Maidment for a fantastic performance in a new position that she made her own.

Written by Evy Maidment

Regardless of the loss, the Captain could not have been prouder of the effort the team put in. 110% effort was given and we truly gave it our best fight and a worthy performance.

Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club

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