Welcome to Division Two Under 15s!

Final Score: Horsham Eagles 3 - Newhaven Girls 10

Both managers agreed the score line didn't tell the real story - football does that sometimes. A 6-10 loss would've felt fairer given the effort put
​in on a very warm day.

The Wake Up Call: This game showed us exactly how we need to adapt. Competitive teams get at you, and this lot did just that - three players constantly running at our back four, fighting hard to win the ball in our
box. Almost every goal came from six to eight yards out, usually after a missed tackle. That's our focus now.

The Lesson: tackle hard, win the ball, don't turn your back, don't stop until it's won. Throw yourself in if you have to, just win the ball. Don't lunge early, don't wait too long, stay switched on. Training plan already writing itself. 

Going Forward: Newhaven's defenders weren't comfortable facing their own goal; panicked into throw-ins rather than risk losing it and we capitalised on it by:
Daisy opening her account with a lovely looped finish over the keeper 
Freya H striking it clean, right to left, a classic striker's goal
Freya W tapping in a slick ball from Jamanda
Jamanda winning a penalty but sadly shot too close to the keeper
Laura hitting the side netting and Freya H narrowly missing a late one-on-one

Team Shout-Outs: 
Player of the Match Jamanda, on her debut - more like that and we'll be flying this season!
Jemima strong in defence, proactive winning the ball back and playing forward.
Daisy, Lily and Mia covered a huge midfield, pressing hard and working the channels.
Leah kept us moving up the pitch with her kicking, stayed focused all game to keep the shots out.

Looking Ahead: Newhaven is a team we want to be beating by season's end, once we're tougher and smarter about disrupting their play. We've got the quality - now we need the edge. On a practical note; match day squads are now 16 players, so we can bring more girls and potentially bring in the Loxwood girls too, if they fancy it.

Thanks to everyone who trekked to Newhaven. Next up: Coldean Colts in the County Cup. We are up and running, Eagles! 🦅 Onwards and upwards! 😎​

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