It goes without saying the standard was well below what we're used to seeing but we also have to keep in mind that this is their first serious game together other than practice matches so there is still a lot of "team understanding" that needs to be developed.
I dare say that was the most intense pressure the girls have experienced too, so that may also have had a big effect on skills. It will be interesting to compare the performances at the end of the season.
There seems to be a big gap between the top players and the rest of the pack so depth will also be a major issue for a while.
Quite enjoyed it though...and nice to go into a last quarter knowing it's very unlikely we'll lose
( My 28 year old daughter just messaged me to say she might play Australian Football rather than Soccer this yearÂ)
I dare say that was the most intense pressure the girls have experienced too, so that may also have had a big effect on skills. It will be interesting to compare the performances at the end of the season.
There seems to be a big gap between the top players and the rest of the pack so depth will also be a major issue for a while.
Quite enjoyed it though...and nice to go into a last quarter knowing it's very unlikely we'll lose
( My 28 year old daughter just messaged me to say she might play Australian Football rather than Soccer this yearÂ
)