B Team Match Report, Saturday 25 November 2007

On Saturday 24/11/2007, Cumberland B saw off an energetic Hyde Park B team, winning 43-13 in Middlesex league's First Division.

Cumberland B won the toss and took first centre pass. Accurate attacking and feeding from Karen Carter (C), Natalie Ekweogwu (WA, 1st half) and Kate Groucutt (WA, 2nd half) into the circle meant Cumberland took an early lead. Good holding of space by Claire Smith (GS) and semi-circle movement by Julia Hall (GA) made it hard for the opposition to intercept. Our shooters performed well under pressure by Hyde Park with a 97% conversion rate.

Strong defense by Lindie Champion (GD) and Claire Risk (GK) prevented Hyde Park from scoring a single goal in the last quarter. Gemma Hurley (WD) kept up the pressure and numerous interceptions by the Cumberland defense were converted into goals.

Jill Cameron (injured) supported from the side line with strategic advice during each quarter. Cumberland B won the match by 43 goals to 13.

Cumberland B Team

From left to right
Julia Hall, Lindie Champion, Natalie Ekweogwu, Claire Smith, Claire Risk, Kate Groucutt. Kneeling in front are Jillian Cameron, Gemma Hurley and Karen Carter. (Absentees: Steph Francis, Ana Wano)