Scallywags 27 V 19 Yell
Scallywags had the first centre pass and opened the scoring. Quick passes and end-to-end play from both teams. Good interceptions and defending from Kerry Nicholson and Lesley Strachan for Yell. Frantic passing and interceptions from both sides. Accurate shooting from Anne-Marie Robinson and Alana Smith put Scallywags in the lead 5-4.
Scallywags opened the second quarter. Yell’s strong defence Alice Jamieson and Lesley Strachan made it tricky for Scallywags to get close to the net to shoot. Great interceptions from Alice Jamieson continued to make it difficult for Scallywags shooters. Continued end-to-end play with both teams fighting for possession. Great defending and rebounds from Ami Maddison and Ella Robertson pushed Yell out of the shooting circle. Quick passes and interceptions in mid-court with Yell’s Sandra Petrie and Lorraine Odie linking well together. Scallywags took the lead again at 10-9.
Yell made a few changes to their team and started well but Scallywags pulled further ahead with impressive shooting from Anne-Marie Robinson and Alana Smith. Scallywags strong defending made it difficult for Yell to gain chances in the shooting circle. Great interceptions from Scallywags Ami Maddison. An injury for Scallywags defender Chloe McLeod led to Lois Nicol being subbed on mid-quarter. Accurate shooting from Scallywags allowed them to pull ahead with Jenna Moar and Anne Leask linking well together around the shooting circle. The third quarter came to a close at 21-10 to Scallywags.
After a further few changes Yell led a strong fourth quarter, pulling the game back and forcing Scallywags into making mistakes. Great shooting from Yell’s Jasmine Lawson and Martha Colclough allowed them to narrow the gap. Yell’s Amber Inkster and Ingrid Nicol worked well together to push the ball forward. Scallywags began to settle again with goal-for-goal play. The game ended 27-19 to Scallywags. Players of the Match were awarded to Ami Maddison for Scallywags and Lesley Strachan for Yell.