Battling York go out of BUCS Cup to Durham
UNIVERSITY OF YORK FIRSTS 21 vs. UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM SECONDS 36
BUCS Cup (Netball) Round of Sixteen, Wednesday 28th January 2009
York firsts have been knocked out of the BUCS cup at the fourth round stage by Durham seconds. Although the netball team were pleased with their overall game – saying they ‘tried their best’ against their higher league opponents – it ultimately wasn’t enough as Durham, who were on attack until the end, won the match 36- 21.
“The team were two leagues above us but we still knew we could shake them up on the court,” said Wing Attack Cesca Dessain. This fighting talk was matched on court as York asserted their dominance at the beginning of the game, looking confident. Wing Defence Katie Brunskill and Goal Shooter Sarah Fisher started play particularly well for the home side, however, Durham weren’t intimidated. The opponents were quick to shoot; with an accuracy that meant they were 8- 5 up by the end of the first quarter.
(George Lowther)
The atmosphere on court was tense, as winning this round would have been a huge step forward for the York side. The team were supported by the massed spectators, who actually had to watch the match away from the courtside because cheers were seen as off-putting to the referee. Durham, however, were undeterred and played their strongest game despite York’s heavy support. With some concise passing and strategic interceptions they quickly showed they were the dominant side.
(George Lowther)
After their run of amazing goals last week from the York side against Teesside, Nouse asked the team what changed this time round. “This game had a completely different dynamic, last time we were playing a really physical game but we had to keep control today to mould the play to our advantage.” This was seen from the York side with vital and skilful defending. Goal Keeper Jenni Williams constantly intercepted play for York, delivering the ball back to the team.
Durham, however, were also adept at intercepting play throughout the second and third quarter, despite some spectacular goals from York’s Goal Attack Sarah Pycroft. Down 28-19 by the end of the third quarter, Durham’s experience had seemingly outclassed the enthusiastic York side. Durham kept the pressure on the York side, who responded with some classy passing by Captain and Goal Defence Tess Olsen, yet it wasn’t enough to stop Durham’s run of goals. York, however, should not be deterred, having tried their best to match opponents bent on avoiding an upset.
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Rather gorgeous Wing Attack!!