Tough day for Aces

Well what a fabulous morning of netball on sunday. It started off with Hearts v Blazin Angels. Hearts started off with just 6 players and had fallen 6 behind in the first quarter. Once all 7 were on court it was a little disjointed as some were playing out of position. Score at Q1 was 9-14. Into Q2, everyone back in their usual positions, score at half time 23-25. Hearts kept their composure and although there were a few unforced errors by end of Q3 the score was still within 2 at 35-37. A change in tactics, with the introduction of some zone marking, saw an increase in turnovers by our brilliant defence, and our attackers kept up the great ball work into the D, with some excellent shooting. The great turn around in Q4 resulted in a fabulous win 49-42! Aces played their first match against Ryland Rays with a fast pace, which their opponents struggled to compete with. Aces experience shone through with a well deserved win 45-25 then it was onto the next match against a very experienced and long established team, Blackbird Divas. Both teams having played a match already, the tiredness began to kick in on both sides by half time. End of Q1 Aces were trailing at 15-7. A couple of changes and by end of Q2 had turned it around to 20-19. Divas were not going to lay down though and came out of the blocks eager to regain their lead and by end if Q3 it was 25-33. Some fresh legs and excellent shooting by Rose, who played up from team Clubs, had to come off injured. By Q4 the tiredness showed with a closing score of 31-46. Nevertheless it was some of the best netball I have seen Aces play.