Sunday 11th April 2021.
Team: Phoebe, Emilia, Isla, Connie, Meredith, Lily
Sponsor: Lightning Tools
It was a chilly but sunny morning for the Rugby Town Match today. Wildcats in light blue and Rugby Borough in bright Orange. Prior to kick off, a minute silence was observed in respect of the late Duke of Edinburgh.
Both teams looked well up for this game and the energy and enthusiasm from teams was evident from the off. Both teams enjoyed good possession with action at both ends early on. It was clear this was how the match would continue.
The Wildcats absorbed a good amount of pressure in the first quarter with the defense doing a great job to hold them off. Rugby Town showed great strength and positive attitude despite some great attacking from Borough. Great work playing the ball from the back led to the Wildcats to counter with some amazing attacking as well.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern. A lot of intensity and passion from both teams. It was real ding-dong battle in midfield with all players working really hard and supporting each other. The Wildcats kept their heads held high and continued to work really well as a team with great passing in the middle of the pitch.
In the third quarter the pace of the game didn’t slow down. Wildcats’ goal keeper was having a great game making lots of saves, the defense kept working well as a tight unit passing the ball up front to the strike force. Everyone looked like they were having a great time. The intensity of play was relentless with every player on the pitch giving it their all. The match saw both teams having many shots on goal.
Finally in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats kept their composure and team spirit and fought hard until the end. Both teams had some tired legs out there because they worked so hard. A thrilling game to watch as a spectator with so much energy and enthusiasm. Both teams played extremely well. Wildcats demonstrated brilliant team spirit and as they left the pitch there were lots of smiles on those tired faces.
Well done Rugby Town U8 Wildcats!!!!!
Player of the Match: Lily – for some of the best play we’ve seen from her thus far, brilliant attacking and determination. Well done, Lily!!!
