Match Report

Oxford WNVL vs Cardiff Ladies

Date:
11 Oct 2009
Location:
Bath University Founders Hall
Result:
3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-15)
MVP:
Sarah Remmert
Players:
Sarah (setter), Kath (opposite), Claire, Jovana, Jana (outside), Sam, Erica (middle), Jenna (libero) & Ludo (coach)

Comments

After losing our first match of the day, Oxford came out determined not to drop another match through our own errors, and cruised to an easy 3-0 victory against Cardiff Ladies.

The first set had some slightly shaky moments but, overall, Oxford played well with good passing and court cover and some strong attacks, taking the set comfortably 25-17.

In the second set, poor serving once again let us down, however, fortunately, our powerful attacks from all positions caused Cardiff real defence difficulties, and some excellent scrambling of the ball back over the net to the opposition saw us keep ahead, closing the set at 25-19.

The third set saw an all-round solid performance from the Oxford team, and an easy 25-15 victory against a rather deflated Cardiff team.

All in all, the Oxford team did well to come back fighting after their disappointing previous match, and put in a good performance. Well done, in particular, to Sarah for getting her first MVP of the season for her solid setting throughout.

We have far stronger opposition to come, however, so we will need to build on this match's performance, which was good, but not outstanding – we know we can still do a lot better both individually and as a team.

Report by Sam Vermaak

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