Any first game of the season is always going to be difficult. With time spent away from both the court and teammates during the off season, sometimes questions can be raised over whether it will take time to effectively hit the ground running. Thankfully, today that question was answered in serious fashion with a spectacular 3 -1 victory over Lincoln Canons in the NVL Cup.
Spikers took the first set 25-21 but Lincoln responded by taking the second 27-25. Clearly a close second set but all to play for in the third. 25-13 was the score as Spikers took the game with what could be described as almost a masterclass in "how to drub your opponent". At two sets to one up and with the fourth set a potential decider, would Spikers hold their nerve? No doubt at all that they could! Taking the match with a 25-18 victory in the fourth set, the quality of the entire team shone through with Harry Sandford the man of the match..
Very special thanks to those supporters who were able to find the time to turn up to the game and, as always, the team was being cheered on by the rest of the club who were unable to make it. A shout out to the scorer and line judges as well for being able to provide their time to assist today.
Next up for Spikers is an away game at Team Essex Blaze who play in the Super League – the top division of the NVL. Last season, they fell early on in the cup, but as a Super League team, they remain a threat. However, with confidence running high after this brilliant first round win, and with the support of the entire club behind them, there’s no reason why this team cannot get the same result against this opposition whilst continuing to provide the entertaining volleyball that we’ve all come to love from them.
Spikers took the first set 25-21 but Lincoln responded by taking the second 27-25. Clearly a close second set but all to play for in the third. 25-13 was the score as Spikers took the game with what could be described as almost a masterclass in "how to drub your opponent". At two sets to one up and with the fourth set a potential decider, would Spikers hold their nerve? No doubt at all that they could! Taking the match with a 25-18 victory in the fourth set, the quality of the entire team shone through with Harry Sandford the man of the match..
Very special thanks to those supporters who were able to find the time to turn up to the game and, as always, the team was being cheered on by the rest of the club who were unable to make it. A shout out to the scorer and line judges as well for being able to provide their time to assist today.
Next up for Spikers is an away game at Team Essex Blaze who play in the Super League – the top division of the NVL. Last season, they fell early on in the cup, but as a Super League team, they remain a threat. However, with confidence running high after this brilliant first round win, and with the support of the entire club behind them, there’s no reason why this team cannot get the same result against this opposition whilst continuing to provide the entertaining volleyball that we’ve all come to love from them.
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