SEASON ENDS ON A HIGH

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 3 (Vicky 3)
BIRMINGHAM FUTSAL CLUBS LADIES 3
NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE
MAY 7, 2014
SHARKS ended a disappointing season on a real high with a tremendous draw against league champions Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies.
This was a night where the Sharks brought a The Sea Force with them!
Man marking and solid play, the Sharks stood strong tonight.
The team comprised goalkeeper Salma, dual attack Aisha and Vicky and solid as a rock defence of Hameeda and Farzana. Dee and Camilla were unavailable.
Sharks defended determinedly, blocking shots, putting their bodies on the line to keep out the leaders.
Sharks took the lead from a corner. Vicky passed to Aisha, who passed back to the Roadrunner and her shot was blocked twice by an opponent. However, with perseverance Vicky managed to find the net.
Keeping focused, the Sharks applied the same pressure.
Bham replied with a great goal, but that did not put the Sharks off their game.
Both teams gave as good as they got, fighting hard to create goal-scoring opportunities.
On fire tonight was youngster Hameeda, who cut off a brilliant ball from Bham which then deflected off in mid-air on the volley, only to find Farzana, who with excellent control kicked straight to Vicky, who smashed home to make it 2-1.
The Prize Winning Goal of the Season was perfectly presented in the final match!
Sharks were having fun and finished the first half 2-1 up.
HALF-TIME: 2-1.
A serious team-talk during the interval concentrated on the importance of not letting the game slip in the second half, as had happened on previous occasions this season.
Going in with a mindset of a fresh start, Sharks continued to hunt down their prey.
Aisha held the ball well, creating chances and shooting from distance, Farzana and Hameeda, the solid defence, were close-on unbeatable, Salma made more ground and took big hits, saving tricky shots whilst Vicky was the running machine, creating intensity as soon as the ball touched her feet!
Sharks kept working hard, however Bham A realised the consequences and pushed on, making a good left-wing pass and scoring a wide right-side goal - 2-2.
Sharks continued on with Aisha being the assister once again as Vicky completed her hat-trick with another beauty to make it 3-2 with her 38th goal of the season.
The Sharks rattled a few cages but watched the time closely.
Bham A had many chances tonight but what frustrated them the most was not being able to get past the GWS defence.
However, a quick inter-change of possession enabled the champions to make it 3-3 with nine minutes remaining.
Both teams battled on seeking the winner, but the final whistle went with the score 3-3 to smiles all round.
During the past four months Sharks had to make many changes, often missing players but not once missing a game all season.
Sharks finished on a high and realised that if applying the basics and playing just like they do, second or even first place could be up for grabs.
GWS proved how good they are playing this well versus the national qualifying league champions.
The Under Sharks of the League know very well how good and dangerous they are!
Missing Dee and Camilla tonight but still proud of each individual and performances throughout the season.
The belief of achieving remains, maybe not today, but definitely tomorrow.
The team has been taught not to give up but to stand up and rise.
Salma said: "We are proud of what we are today. I am proud of you all.
"Who said next season will be easy? We just said we will make it hard for everyone else to walk after the game ;)
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