Monday, November 30, 2009

AKITA gets a solid win against Wei Tao 22 - 12 (11 - 8)

After few good performances, the AKITA team felt confident for its 6th match of the year and started with a proven line up but without an unwell Ulf. From left to right, Markus, Stefan, Norbert Hans and PA with Matsuo on the line.

On a good pass from Hans, PA was the first one to have a shot at goal but the keeper save although fortunately for AKITA, Norbert was first ont the rebound to open the score. A prompt Hans goal doubled the score before the Wei Tao scored with a quick relaunch giving a good view on the attacking strategy for the day.

Hand added immediately another one before giving an assist to PA. As Mtsuo scored too, AKITA was on a 4 goal advantage after only 6 minutes. From there on, the match started to slow down as AKITA was trying to control the pace and distributed widely the play. Markus accurate shooting earned him a goal too to answer to Wei Tao second. Norbert and Hans's goals each allowed to maintain the 4 goals lead. Wei tao then enjoyed a good spell scoring a penalty and 2 other field goals to make it 8 - 7.

As the first half was getting into the last 5 minutes, AKITA added some intensity and Hans scored for a 2 goal advantage before PA pushed it to 3. Wei Tao scored too but Matsuo ensured that AKITA was three clear at the break.

The second half started in the worst possible manner for Wei Tao as Hans played 5 minutes of fire to put the match almost away. Seeing the opportunities, he took his chances and scored 4 goals in succession with a perfect ratio. As it seemed from the outside that the shots were getting more and more difficult, his power, accuracy and even more confidence ensured it went through. Wei Tao scored 1 back but PA restored an 8 goals advantage. Even if Wei Tao was clearly fighting, they had lost confidence and their organisation was suffering from it.

A penalty and a fast break gave them 2 rare goals but Rolf also added himself to the score sheet before Hans scored his 9th of the day. Wei Tao scored again with 10 minutes to fo but unfortunately for them that would be the last one of the day as Wan and Angus continued on an excellent match and a particularly strong second half. Yoann in his traditionnal tenacious style managed to get through for a goal before Hans reached double digits. Norbert converted a penalty with one mintes to play but the last goal came to the man of the match Hans for a 22 - 12 win.

This was an enjoyable performance as AKITA did the rare feat for them of stepping up in the second half and Wei Tao never stopped trying despite the difficult score.

Hans 11, Norbert 3, PA 3, Matsuo 2, Markus 1, Rolf 1, Yoann 1

The HK Giants Team

The HK Giants Team