OAMPS Scorchers Remain Undefeated

The OAMPS Queensland Scorchers produced a steady performance during their round three match at the AHL to hand the NT Pearls another defeat. 

The first game of round three saw the Scorchers in attack for most of the first half, setting up many short corners attempts. Strong goalie work by Tarryn Aldridge and the Pearl's defence restricted Queensland's attack, however the Pearls still found themselves three goals down at half time.

The first goal of the match was a solo run by Suzie Faulkner who weaved passed three players and converted in the 16th minute. The second was one of many penalty corners. Faulkner went on to score two more goals for the match as she proved to be a handful for the NT back half.

Angela Croad, Mayumi Ono and Samantha Gale were all serviceable for the Pearls, but could do little to restrict the Scorchers attack at half time.

The second half saw Queensland in attack for the first 15 minutes however the Pearl's were valiant in defence. The second half was evenly divided with both teams having little success in the circle until a late penalty corner gave the Scorchers their fourth goal. The ball was initially meant as a left deflection but floated into goals off the goal keeper's pads giving Faulkner her third goal for the game.

One last run by the Pearls was a near goal as Ono and Gale took the ball past Angie Lambert, only to see the ball sail wide of the goals.

While the Scorchers secured a comfortable win the Pearls will take some positives out of their second half efforts.

The Scorchers remain undefeated at the tournament.