OAMPS Queensland Scorchers 1 NSW Arrows 0 (1-0
half time)
Goal - Faulkner 23m FG |
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The NSW Arrows and the OAMPS Queensland Scorchers came out firing on
all cylinders in the final match of day of the AHL tournament to
produce some world class hockey and perhaps the best match of the
tournament to date.
As the scorlines suggest, the match was tight from start to finish,
with Queensland slightly having the upper hand in the first half.
Strong performances from Kate Hollywood and Casey Eastham kept the NSW
team inspired, as Eastham’s work rate was punishing.
A superb solo run by Suzie Faulkner resulted in the only goal of the
half as she weaved past two players, forced the goalie commit and had
time to wind up to shoot. A few more short corners to Queensland were
to no avail as Toni Cronk made some great saves.
NSW worked tirelessly in the back-line and mid-field for the whole
match but could not get past the classy Queensland backline lead by
Angie Lambert and Melanie Wells. It was a true team effort by both
sides.
In the end the OAMPS Queensland Scorchers walked away winner and
remain undefeated, but the NSW Arrows will also walk away with their
heads held high after a touch match.
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