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Report by
Jan Dann
Pontins 2002
turned out to be even more fun than last year! We were
determined to try and beat last years position when we
came third but we knew that to do that would be hard
work. Even more so when we opened the tournament draw
and found ourselves in the same group as Parkside and
Oldham!
All credit to
the U13 team who played each game like it was the
final - warming up and going on court totally focused
and determined to win. The team won
7 out of their first 8 games
- losing to by only one goal in the third game to a
sharp Parkside team.
The final match
of the day was a fast and furious game against Oldham.
To beat Oldham, the current national champions, the
team knew they would have to be at their best and they
certainly rose to the challenge. By half
time the score was 2-2 and
they knew a mistake by either team would cost that
side the match. All credit to the U13 team who kept
their cool under constant pressure and finished the
game with a 5-4
victory.
The win over
Oldham meant we finished the group on equal
points as Parkside
who narrowly beat us to top position by means of a
better goal difference. It also meant we finished the
day on high and came into the Sunday games feeling
very confident. That feeling grew with each game we
played and the team seemed to get better and better as
the day went on..
Four convincing
wins in Sunday morning group gave us a semi
final match against Turnford.
The U13s used the 15 minute delay waiting for the
match to start to their advantage, by putting on a
display of warm up routines - much to the amusement of
the Turnford girls who simply sat and watched! By the
time the game started it was evident which girls were
prepared and by half
time Lincoln were 4-1 up.
A brave fight back in the second half by Turnford just
wasn't enough and as the final hooter went it was 4-3
to Lincoln.
The final
against Parkside A
was a closely fought match. It was neck and neck all
the way with Lincoln
leading 5-4 at half time.
The second half felt like it lasted at least 30
minutes but some excellent defending meant Parkside
only scored one more goal and Lincoln
ended the game 7-5 winners.
Congratulations
to all the U13 squad who went to Pontins - Elaine,
Abby, Becca, Sally Ann, Laura, Harriet, Alex, Helena,
Jenny & Lucy. You all played brilliantly and were
a credit to the club.
To beat just one
team from Oldham, Turnford or Parkside is hard enough
but to beat all three of them in the same tournament
was an AMAZING achievement. The team thoroughly
deserved their tournament victory.
Thanks to Joy
for all the food and Ann and Rowan for all their help.
And of course a BIG
THANKYOU to Pam who
has worked so hard to get the team to this position.
We just wished you could've been there to see it.
Maybe next year?
Goooooo Lincoln!!!!! |
