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The Sharks started with their usual line-up:
Kerstin, opposite
Masia, outside
Helen, middle
Andrey, outside
Tomas, middle
Felipe, setter
First match
Maidenhead Mixed 1 vs Oxford Sharks
This game was surprisingly easy, but we nonetheless maintained our focus. With a good start to the first half of the set, the Sharks
displayed a confident performance taking the first set 25-14 after 17 minutes. The second set started with Maidenhead serving, but the Sharks gained serve almost immediately and kept their momentum going to take the second set.
With a final score of 25-12, it was a good win for the Sharks, although an unfortunate event near the end of the match resulted in a Maidenhead middle going out with an ankle injury (and Helen
taking her place to play with Maidenhead vs Spikeos 1 in the final match of the day). After a fantastic display of good volleyball, Mighty Masia earned Most Valuable Player! Well done Masia!!
taking her place to play with Maidenhead vs Spikeos 1 in the final match of the day). After a fantastic display of good volleyball, Mighty Masia earned Most Valuable Player! Well done Masia!!
After
a short break, the Sharks jumped back on court to face the home team. A
shaky start put the Sharks 5 points down. A tactical time-out called by Andrey
the Captain broke the rhythm of the match and gave the Sharks a little
time to reset and start again. The Sharks then jumped back on court with a
great positive attitude and produced an amazing comeback with some quality three-touch volleyball and great defense! Tom had a
fantastic service series, and Felipe dived all over the court picking up
some extremely difficult balls, lifting the Sharks' spirits even further and
storming back to take the lead! 26 minutes into the first set, the score
was 23-23 when Helen did some amazing blocks against Spikoes' main middle
spiker, which allowed the team to defend the ball and transfer it into
successful attacks. Andrey scored cleverly with cheeky tips and poweful
attacks. At 25-24, Masia picked up a great ball covering the block and
Tom smashed it away on the second touch. Oxford Sharks 26, Spikeopaths 24
after 27 minutes!
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Well done Sharks!
This team effort match report was brought to you by Felipe, Masia and Kerstin!
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