U19 Girls ISAZ Hockey

On the 16th of July, we took a U19 girls team to play hockey. We had an early start for a hockey tournament at Chengelo School. We were a smaller team because we lost two substitute players due to sickness. That actually showed the endurance fitness levels in the team.

 

Our first game was against Simba girls’ team. We had a strong attack and a stronger defence. They could not penetrate through the defence structure. The attack was also pretty good; we had many possible shots on goal. Diana scored the first goal in the first half of the game, straight after that Natalya scored another goal, followed up by that, Diana scored another goal. We finished the game well, and were off to a good start

The second game was against the home team, Chengelo. We were so determined to not lose against them. We picked up our game, strengthened our defence and attack. Our attack wasn’t as strong as our defence but we didn’t let them beat us. We couldn’t get any goals during the game and ended that game, a draw 0-0.

Our final game was against Trident College Girls. They were sharp and fast. They took advantage of our area of weaknesses and, unfortunately we let in two easy goals. In the second half, we strengthened our attack and cleaned up our defence. Natalya managed a clean and fast goal. We were managing to catch up, but it was the end of the game and we lost it 2-1. It was a very close game.

Janki regaining the attack against Trident

  

Overall the team ranked second place out of four schools. It was the last hockey tournament of the season and it was a good end to it. All the girls pushed through to the last minute of the final game. Every single girl who participated played contributed immensely to the end result. Without the effort and hard work put in during the games and during the training sessions, it wouldn’t have been a successful outcome

I was very impressed and delighted with the effort and hard work put in by the girls. It was my last tournament where I would get to represent the school, and I am very thankful for the opportunity to work with and lead a wonderful girls’ team. 

Report by Janki Desai (hockey captain)