And we’re done with 2011 games!
This Sunday 18th, Akita was playing his 6th and last game of 2011 at Shek Kip Mei. After meeting in the MTR, we decided to trust Wan’s shortcut one more time (despite our first bad experience at the same place few months ago) and found the sports centre without any problem!
We get changed and waited for our last players, Fabien coming from Thailand to play for Akita (to prove that we are a renown international team) and Blaise who probably would like to attract attention on him for his last game by arriving late (but he’s also French, so his late attitude has an excuse).
We then started warming up, and had to note that Joakim, who usually run with us, was warming up on the other side of the pitch, right in front of his family. We let you find the conclusion of this.
And unlike all our previous games, we had almost 5 minutes to shoot and warm up our goalies!
We started the game in defense, definitely fully motivated to nail this game, and show our incredible power. Due to a very offensive defense from our opponents, we created some very nice combinations and nice moves which made us lead 7-3 after the first 10 minutes. But then, the Akita’s usual strong defense started to had some relaxing time, leaving more space and freedom to the opponent’s attack, and without a good Felix and their lack of success in shoots, they could have came back. At the same time, our attack had the same kind of problem, missing some easy shoots and penalties. The half time was welcome on the score of 13-10, to let us take a deep breath, and concentrate again on the second half.
Unfortunately, the second half was kind of similar as the end of the first one. A defense not really focus and the quickness of our opponents helped the score to grow quickly on both side. They then tried a 1-on-1 defense, expecting that it would break our combinations but at the opposite, and thanks to our fast players, we used this lap of time to increase our advance. They understood after 5 minutes that it was not a good operation and came back to a more normal defense. But with a 6 goals difference 10 minutes before end of the game, they were probably not expecting much.
We finally reached the end of the game on a flattering score of 27-21, which doesn’t really show that our defense had really a tough time against such quick players.
Some good points though, we saw some very inventive and nice combinations with the line players, our 5-1 defense still interesting with Fabien playing the “1”.
Our main problem will be now, as the last season, the lack of 9 meters players. As Blaise is leaving us by January, our contingent of back players stills not enough and we are really looking for some new players.
Talking about new player, we would like to welcome Arnaud, French guy, who will join us as line player (another one!!). Hope you’ll have a great time with us (and don’t mind Joakim, he’s barking but he’s a nice guy).
The next game would be held on January 8th, against Phoenix, 7.10pm at Choi Hung.
We don’t know yet if we’ll keep having a pitch to train in 2012, but keep tuned, and we’ll updated as soon as we know!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
And 4 in a row!
This Sunday 11th of December, Akita’s team was attending its 5th game at Choi Hung.
Blaise and Jens B. were still drunk of our Friday night gathering, and didn’t really remember how they get to the pitch from the club! After teasing them on their lack of alcohol resistance, we started to warm up under the sunlight (good point of playing in the early afternoon).
We then dressed up with our wonderful blue jerseys and start training the keeper for the usual 37 seconds before to start the game.
Despite the oversight of our war scream, we were fully motivated and started the game on a very nice attacked. Unfortunately, after the first shoot and goal of Stefan, one of the opponents broke his middle finger. After a few minutes to take care of him, the game started again.
Akita’s showed a very strong defense, which brings the opponents to the attack limit time on few different attacks. After 10 minutes in the first half, we were leading 7-2.
We reached the half time on a large score of 14-4 for Akita. Our attack, which is usually our weak part, was seductive and efficient, realizing some very nice combinations, especially with our wing guys who scored 50% of the goals in the first half.
After the official 5 minutes break, we were back on the pitch, ready to nail this game. Probably a bit too confident due to our 10 goals advance, our defense calmed down and let them score few goals in a short lap of time. But as usual, it was only our 10 minutes relaxing (every game has it, it’s like a tradition now) and after 15 minutes in the second half, we were leading 21-10. The last 10 minutes were just a formality for us, to finally end on the large score of 26-11.
We have to notice that the opponents did not have any substitution player, and that would have probably helped us to get such a big goals difference. But we can also notice that our regular trainings start showing results, with a very strong defense, nice coordination between the player and our attack, becoming more and more efficient game after game, with less and less waste in the shoots.
We then shared a victory beer (I mean, each person had a beer, of course), while two German were taking a shower (no one know what happened).
Some special awards and highlights: Yannick, thanks for coming during your work time to play the first half.
Wan and Felix, our amazing keepers, who show every game that they may be some of the best goal keepers in Hong Kong.
And last but not least, Tyler, the lost American, who played the second half as right wing, and for who it was his first handball experience, and a very positive one!
We now date you this Tuesday, for our last training session before Christmas, and Sunday 18th, for our last game in 2011, at Shek Kip Mei at 19.00 ish!
See you all there!
Monday, November 28, 2011
It comes to 3!
On this Sunday 27th, Akita was attending its 4th handball game of the season at Choi Hung.
Despite some late people who almost made Joakim worry, we finally get 13 players, with a great repartition between 9 meters, line, wings and goalies players.
After a good warm up and a nice (failed) try of the French crowd to make a passing exercise with 2 balls, it was time to complain about the too long second half of the previous game.
Once that game finally finished, we made some position shooting during the 12 seconds allowed by the referee before starting our game.
Then, time to start, with the opponents to kick off first. And, amazingly, on their first attack, after a fault whistled and a ball threw away by the player, first 2 minutes penalty for our opponents (which made Mathieu totally jealous of this new “earliest 2 minutes record” in a game). Unfortunately, we didn’t take advantage of this superiority, as after 7 minutes the score was a draw 2-2.
We could have thought the game would be really defensive, but then the two teams decided to don’t miss too much shoot, to finally reach the half time on the score of 12-11 for Akita. We have to note that we were leading by 3 points 1 minute before the half time, but due to some precipitation and wrong choice in attack, we let them come back too close.
The second half started with the opponents to come back at our level, 12-12 after 1 minute. Hopefully, it was the time for us to wake up, and install a strong defense as well as our attack, to finally score 4 goals in a row. And even if their attack was really fast and well organized, they barely can’t find a good angle to shoot and had to count on some lucky goals. And from the 11th minute of the second half, we didn’t let them come back and always kept 4 security goals between us. And even they tried to defend in one-on-one, we finally reach the end of the full time on a nice and large score of 29-23 for Akita.
I think we can clearly say that it was one of our best games, against a strong and quick team. We proposed a strong defense (and the 5-1 was a complete success), a good attack and a powerful team spirit. We now need to train on our attack to miss even less shoots, and also learn how to calm down the situation, and take the time to prepare our attack. But that’s only to be picky.
So again, congratulations to all the Akitans, we have now our 3rd victory, and we can easily get to 5 before the Christmas break.
See you all at the training and for the next game on December 11th!
Monday, November 7, 2011
1+1=2
2nd win for the Akita team, on this Sunday 6th of November.
We were motivated, for our 3rd game of the season, ready to show that our last victory was not a luck, but a real progression in our playing skill!
With 14 people registered on the game sheet, we even had to refuse some players, handball's rules are merciless.
We then started the game at 20.35, against an experienced DEMI team, composed of former HK national team players.
Stefan, scored the first goal during the first minute, directly follow by 2 goals from DEMI. After 16 minutes, the score was only 4-4 with 2 goals of Fabien and 1 from Joakim, proof of a very defensive game, and tough on the player. But with 3 goals in a row of Stefan, Mathieu and Jens A., Akita finally reached the half time leading by 3 goals (4-7).
Starting the 2nd half with the same players that finished the first half, Akita waited the 4th minute to score again by Stefan, who commited again 2 minutes later.After 15 minutes in the 2nd half, the score was 10-7 for Akita, but we felt that DEMI started to be tired, and could not follow our evil rhythm until the end.
Blaise, Gaspard, Jens B., Fabien and Rolf helped to establish our domination, and we finally heard the time's up whistle on a nice score of 9-16 for us. Game after game, we feel that we start to have some good combinations, and very good team spirit.
Some points to note though: quite a lot of waste on the shoots, due to too much haste in attack. Also, some players has to calm down on the pitch, and don't complain to the referees (refereeing which we'll not talk about) !
Anyway, congratulations again to all the players, keep going this way and join the training, and we'll reach the peak of popularity !!
Special thanks also to our supporters, every time more involved!
Check out the training section, we have a regular and official pitch in Mei Foo from now on till December!
We were motivated, for our 3rd game of the season, ready to show that our last victory was not a luck, but a real progression in our playing skill!
With 14 people registered on the game sheet, we even had to refuse some players, handball's rules are merciless.
We then started the game at 20.35, against an experienced DEMI team, composed of former HK national team players.
Stefan, scored the first goal during the first minute, directly follow by 2 goals from DEMI. After 16 minutes, the score was only 4-4 with 2 goals of Fabien and 1 from Joakim, proof of a very defensive game, and tough on the player. But with 3 goals in a row of Stefan, Mathieu and Jens A., Akita finally reached the half time leading by 3 goals (4-7).
Starting the 2nd half with the same players that finished the first half, Akita waited the 4th minute to score again by Stefan, who commited again 2 minutes later.After 15 minutes in the 2nd half, the score was 10-7 for Akita, but we felt that DEMI started to be tired, and could not follow our evil rhythm until the end.
Blaise, Gaspard, Jens B., Fabien and Rolf helped to establish our domination, and we finally heard the time's up whistle on a nice score of 9-16 for us. Game after game, we feel that we start to have some good combinations, and very good team spirit.
Some points to note though: quite a lot of waste on the shoots, due to too much haste in attack. Also, some players has to calm down on the pitch, and don't complain to the referees (refereeing which we'll not talk about) !
Anyway, congratulations again to all the players, keep going this way and join the training, and we'll reach the peak of popularity !!
Special thanks also to our supporters, every time more involved!
Check out the training section, we have a regular and official pitch in Mei Foo from now on till December!
Monday, October 31, 2011
November training - UPDATE
Stefan, our organization master finally found out some pitches where to play and enjoy sweating!
Both pitches are near Kwai Hing MTR station. We will usually meet there and go to the pitch all together.
Schedule of the coming training:
- Tuesday, November 1st: 22.00 - 23.00
- Saturday, November 19th: 16.00 - 18.00
- Saturday, November 26th: 13.00-15.00
- Tuesday, November 29th: 22.00 - 23.00
The time schedule is not as perfect as before, but make your best to join!
UPDATE: From now on, and till December, we will train at the Lai Chi Kok Sports Centre (Mei Foo MTR station), every tuesday night, from 9.00 to 11.00. The above training in Kwai Hing still on.
See you there!
Both pitches are near Kwai Hing MTR station. We will usually meet there and go to the pitch all together.
Schedule of the coming training:
- Tuesday, November 1st: 22.00 - 23.00
- Saturday, November 19th: 16.00 - 18.00
- Saturday, November 26th: 13.00-15.00
- Tuesday, November 29th: 22.00 - 23.00
The time schedule is not as perfect as before, but make your best to join!
UPDATE: From now on, and till December, we will train at the Lai Chi Kok Sports Centre (Mei Foo MTR station), every tuesday night, from 9.00 to 11.00. The above training in Kwai Hing still on.
See you there!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
First win for Akita!
Wednesday 5th, after a great public holiday, Akita was facing the Ku Chiu Man team to hope earn its first point of the season.
Warm up, keeper training war scream, and here we were, ready to start!
After 4 minutes, time needed to wake up and remember the game had started already, Gaspard scored our first goal, to launch the Akita's machine.
8 minutes in the first half, and we finally lead the game 3-2, leading that we won't loose anymore for the all game. Some nice combinations, a very good defence brought us to the half time on the score of 11-4.
The second half started with the same intensity in defence. Even if the opponents scored 3 times in a row around 11 minutes; even the wild scream of the wing player while shooting; even some gentle discussions between line players didn't diturb us from our 3-points quest and we kept going on our good game to finally win 19-10.
There is not much to say, the team played very well, and except some minor mistakes, we have seen some very good things for the future!
Also, it's important to note the performance of our two keepers, Felix and Eugene, who were an important part of the victory with over 15 stops! Thank you!
Two important facts too. Everybody scored at least once during the game which prove we have a good team work. And except two yellow cards, nobody got 2 minutes (and believe me, that's amazing!!)
We are looking forward to our next game on October 30th, because now we tasted the victory, we won't be statisfied until we go back to the 1st league!
Photos of the game!
Stay tuned!
Warm up, keeper training war scream, and here we were, ready to start!
After 4 minutes, time needed to wake up and remember the game had started already, Gaspard scored our first goal, to launch the Akita's machine.
8 minutes in the first half, and we finally lead the game 3-2, leading that we won't loose anymore for the all game. Some nice combinations, a very good defence brought us to the half time on the score of 11-4.
The second half started with the same intensity in defence. Even if the opponents scored 3 times in a row around 11 minutes; even the wild scream of the wing player while shooting; even some gentle discussions between line players didn't diturb us from our 3-points quest and we kept going on our good game to finally win 19-10.
There is not much to say, the team played very well, and except some minor mistakes, we have seen some very good things for the future!
Also, it's important to note the performance of our two keepers, Felix and Eugene, who were an important part of the victory with over 15 stops! Thank you!
Two important facts too. Everybody scored at least once during the game which prove we have a good team work. And except two yellow cards, nobody got 2 minutes (and believe me, that's amazing!!)
We are looking forward to our next game on October 30th, because now we tasted the victory, we won't be statisfied until we go back to the 1st league!
Photos of the game!
Stay tuned!
Monday, October 3, 2011
October training
October and its cold time is coming, but training won't start for so less!
The Handball Association can't provide us a pitch anymore, so we are actively looking for any pitch or nets that we can throw the ball into.
If you happen to know a place like this, you are welcome to let Stefan or Wan know (contact us section)!
2011 game schedule
Dear Akitans,
We have now the first schedule for the game in 2011. Of course, and needless to say, each game will be a total and complete win for the Akita team!
Also, please arrive at the picth one hour before the kick off!
Games may be cancelled or postponed due to the weather, and update will be send to your email address, so keep looking your email box on game's day!
We'll keep update this post as soon as we know more!
We have now the first schedule for the game in 2011. Of course, and needless to say, each game will be a total and complete win for the Akita team!
Also, please arrive at the picth one hour before the kick off!
| Date | Time | Team | Location | Result |
| Oct 5 | 19:55 | Ku Chiu Man | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 18-17 |
| Oct 30 | 19:45 | IED | Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre | 10-19 |
| Nov 06 | 20:35 | DEMI | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 09-16 |
| Nov 27 | 19:15 | Shun Lee Catholic | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 23-29 |
| Dec 11 | 13:50 | IED | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 11-26 |
| Dec 18 | 19:00 | 先科 | Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre | 21-27 |
| Jan 08 | 19:10 | Phoenix | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 18-27 |
| Feb 05 | 19:15 | HKU | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 19-18 |
| Feb 19 | 18:25 | Brave | Choi Hung Road Handball Court | 16-25 |
Games may be cancelled or postponed due to the weather, and update will be send to your email address, so keep looking your email box on game's day!
We'll keep update this post as soon as we know more!
Dear Akitans,
We have now the first schedule for the game in 2011. Of course, and needless to say, each game will be a total and complete win for the Akita team!
Also, please arrive at the picth one hour before the kick off!
Schedule as below:
- Wednesday 05/10/2011, Choi Hung Road Handball Court, starts 19:55: Akita vs Ku Chiu Man.
- Sunday 30/10/2011, Choi Hung Road Handball Court, starts 19:45: vs Akita
Games may be cancelled or postponed due to the weather, and update will be send to your email address, so keep looking on game's day!
We'll keep update this post as soon as we know more!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September training
During September, the Handball Association provide us for training, the Lai Chi Kok Sports Centre pitch (Mei Foo MTR station).
We usually start around 20:00.
Everybody is welcome to join!
We usually start around 20:00.
Everybody is welcome to join!
Next match on Sunday 25th against DEMI
The next game will take place on September Sunday 25th, at the Choi Hung Pitch, at 20:35.
As we usually start playing right after the other game, thanks to come at least 30 minutes before to warm up!
See you all there!
As we usually start playing right after the other game, thanks to come at least 30 minutes before to warm up!
See you all there!
First game of the 2011/2012 season!
Saturday 17th was the first game for the Akita team, at Choi Hung pitch.
Once passed the great surprise that 13 players went to play (and six 9 meters players!!!), we started warming up and discussing about what jersey color we could wear.
Finally, after choosing the white color, it was time to start playing and get back to our handball sensations. We have to note also, that in the second league, we play 2 half time of 25 minutes!
Our opponent of the day were the HKIED team (Hong Kong Institute of Education), and we can clearly say that they give us some hard time during the first half. After 10 minutes, they were leading 8-2, and Akita finally decided that it was a good time to start playing, to reach the half time with only 2 goals less than HKIED.
The second half was more defensive, and each team was replying to the other one. Akita, after 15 minutes in the second half, lead by 1 goal, for the first time of the game. Unfortunately, the last 10 minutes were a bit messy, and we saw some 2 minutes and penalty gently offer to each team.
The game ended by a victory of HKIED, 18-17.
But we can't complain about others, we are the first responsible. Too much waste in the shoot and the pass, some bad decision, but nothing hard to change. We saw also some nice actions, and good ideas, so we can expect a big improvement for the coming games, thanks to our training!
We'd like also to thanks and welcome the new player that joined, and we hope you'll stay as long as possible with us!
See you all for the next game!
Once passed the great surprise that 13 players went to play (and six 9 meters players!!!), we started warming up and discussing about what jersey color we could wear.
Finally, after choosing the white color, it was time to start playing and get back to our handball sensations. We have to note also, that in the second league, we play 2 half time of 25 minutes!
Our opponent of the day were the HKIED team (Hong Kong Institute of Education), and we can clearly say that they give us some hard time during the first half. After 10 minutes, they were leading 8-2, and Akita finally decided that it was a good time to start playing, to reach the half time with only 2 goals less than HKIED.
The second half was more defensive, and each team was replying to the other one. Akita, after 15 minutes in the second half, lead by 1 goal, for the first time of the game. Unfortunately, the last 10 minutes were a bit messy, and we saw some 2 minutes and penalty gently offer to each team.
The game ended by a victory of HKIED, 18-17.
But we can't complain about others, we are the first responsible. Too much waste in the shoot and the pass, some bad decision, but nothing hard to change. We saw also some nice actions, and good ideas, so we can expect a big improvement for the coming games, thanks to our training!
We'd like also to thanks and welcome the new player that joined, and we hope you'll stay as long as possible with us!
See you all for the next game!
Monday, September 12, 2011
A new beginning!
Dear Akitans and all readers from around the world,
After a quiet and long period with no regular updates, Akita blog will come back to life and ensure you all, fresh information about us as often as possible.
The matches schedule is not finalize yet, but should be ready within this week.
Concerning the trainings, we finally get a pitch in Mei Foo, every Wednesday of September, from 20h00. To find the location information, it's here.
Also, everyone who wants to play with us should register to the Handball Hong Kong Association (contact us to get the registration form). Of course, even if you didn't receive your licence yet, you can still come train, and play the games (just bring your passport/ID).
We hope to see you all soon.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
New Season and New Challenge
Dear All,
Although the website has not been updated for a while, the team on the other hand is very active.
For this 2011/2012 season, AKITA will take again the promotion challenge from second to first division. The club is fully open to new members and you should use the contact us function to email us.
Although the website has not been updated for a while, the team on the other hand is very active.
For this 2011/2012 season, AKITA will take again the promotion challenge from second to first division. The club is fully open to new members and you should use the contact us function to email us.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
2nd Phase of league 1 starting
After registering its first point with a draw, AKITA managed to conclude the first phase with a win and will need to keep the wins going to go back up the ranking.
Because only direct matches are carried forward, AKITA will not carry the draw but rather just the three points of a win. You can get the full table by clicking below:
League Table
The schedule is as follow:
10/4 19:20 Westen Park (indoor)
1/5 18:50 San Wo Lane Playground
15/5 20:15 San Wo Lane Playground
22/5 17:35 San Wo Lane Playground
We hope to see most of you there for playing or for encouragements.
Because only direct matches are carried forward, AKITA will not carry the draw but rather just the three points of a win. You can get the full table by clicking below:
League Table
The schedule is as follow:
10/4 19:20 Westen Park (indoor)
1/5 18:50 San Wo Lane Playground
15/5 20:15 San Wo Lane Playground
22/5 17:35 San Wo Lane Playground
We hope to see most of you there for playing or for encouragements.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Training Match with Chinese University Team
Hi all,
Although we don't have a regular training time at the moment because of lack of court availability (if you know one just let us know!), we have had the chance to be offered the chance to play with the Chinese University Team:
When? On Wednesday March 9, with warming up from 7pm
Where? In the Sports Centre of the Chinese University
If you are trying to join us but could not because of the lack of training time, this will be the perfect chance.
Although we don't have a regular training time at the moment because of lack of court availability (if you know one just let us know!), we have had the chance to be offered the chance to play with the Chinese University Team:
When? On Wednesday March 9, with warming up from 7pm
Where? In the Sports Centre of the Chinese University
If you are trying to join us but could not because of the lack of training time, this will be the perfect chance.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Update on AKITA HC - 2010 - 2011
Dear all,
Although the club adaptation to league 1 is still going on, the good news is that we receive regularly enquiries from new players and we are welcoming them!
Training is usually on Thursdays at 9PM with the HK national teams but we currently have availability issue so please send us an email to be added to the distribution list to confirm training times. For new players, the best is to come to one of those to introduce yourself.
We are also organising training match like the one we did on January 26, 2011 with the HK City University so once on the distribution list you will know about all of those.
Last but not least, we have received a couple of request from female players, although we do not have a women's team, we would love to help setting one so if you are a female player or know some contact us and we will try to put people in contact.
all the best for 2011!
Although the club adaptation to league 1 is still going on, the good news is that we receive regularly enquiries from new players and we are welcoming them!
Training is usually on Thursdays at 9PM with the HK national teams but we currently have availability issue so please send us an email to be added to the distribution list to confirm training times. For new players, the best is to come to one of those to introduce yourself.
We are also organising training match like the one we did on January 26, 2011 with the HK City University so once on the distribution list you will know about all of those.
Last but not least, we have received a couple of request from female players, although we do not have a women's team, we would love to help setting one so if you are a female player or know some contact us and we will try to put people in contact.
all the best for 2011!
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