Sunday 14th January 2024
Today’s Game was our first game against Newhall Lionesses U16.
In goal today we had Jodie. Defenders – Ruby, Ella, Kaylee, Rebecca, Hannah and Faye. Midfield – Mabel (c), Nellie, Elise, Jess, Tilly, Evie, Evie M and Ellie as our striker.
First Half – Before the game, I explained positions will change in the second half which will be phase 2 of seeing what it’s like in other roles. The girls went out ready to play today after not playing a match for 3 weekends. It was a slow start with some sloppy tackling and passing. In 10 minutes of play Evie B scored the first goal followed by an own goal from Newhall a few minutes later. After this we started playing football with great passes and supporting each other. Ellie scored the next goal from being in the right place at the right time from a great pass across the goal from Tilly, Mabel went on to scoring a cracking top bins in the 28th minute from just inside the 18 yard box followed by another goal 5 minutes later. The girls started to get their flow back but the half time whistle blew.
Second Half – After 3 minutes evie scored her second goal of the game by placing it in the bottom right corner. The girls did well even though there was a lot of changes happening to the positions. A penalty was awarded to Newhall after one of our players protected her face with her hands in the 18yard box which our amazing keeper Jodie saved but we wasn’t able to get the rebound and Newhall scored!!
Phase 2 of giving the girls insight to other positions was to give them an understanding of what it’s like and how difficult it can be if they didn’t help and support others in their own positions.
Throughout the whole half I changed everyone’s positions and whereas it was difficult to adjust they still did really well. The one that stood out for me was Tilly who normally plays centre mid and her new phase 2 position was a striker. After explaining what I want her to do as a striker from keeping pressure on the defenders, setting up plays to other midfielders and watching for through balls. Wayne also explained on a board of what to watch out for, she did exactly what was asked of her. Whilst being frustrated after shots not on target she still put the work in and did really well.
Final Score – Oadby & Wigston 6 – 1 Newhall Lionesses U16
Thank you to Newhall Lionesses for travelling to play this game. You played really well and the whole team seemed to be very happy and have a good sense of humour. I thought Your goalkeeper did really well today and was ready for anything that came to her. I look forward to playing you again on our next fixture at your home ground.
Well done to our newest player Evie M for her first game with us. Even though you were nervous at the start you played really well and like at training for the past few months you always listen and work hard with the team.
Player of the match – This award goes to a player that worked the whole time on the pitch today even in your phase 2 position. As captain you were loud and helped your team, played some great football and even scored a cracking top bins goal instead of sending it to the heavens!! Your work ethic today was great. Wayne and I would like to give this to Mabel!!!
Well done, Mabel…Keep up the good work mate.
Thank you too Rich for running the line, those who helped tidy away and to all of our parents and supporters that came to watch us today.
