At the tournament hosted by Andover the 6 Kestrel's players showed real determination and a pleasing level of skill up against 2 strong teams from Andover and Southampton.

Game 1 - Andover A 1 -0 Kestrels

Being a player short and lacking a GK didn't phase the team, and with a helpful loan of a player from Andover, the first game against a strong Andover A team was a very close affair, with some excellent defensive skills on show from Martha and Cecilia particularly. We lost Emily through illness at the end of the first half (hope you feel better soon), but were able to borrow another Andover substitute and continued to battle away, looking to spread the ball wide whenever possible. We were unlucky not to pick up a goal in the second half but were just edged out by an older and more experienced team. Player of the match - Martha

Game 2 - Kestrels 0 - 0 Southampton A

Using 2 Andover players, but of course being without a keeper, this was a game which we were unlucky not to win, their keeper making 2 very good saves under sustained pressure. This match saw the kestrels play some very nice hockey out from the back and find space for Imogen and Charlotte on the right wing. Supported by a very good Andover player this flank was a constant threat and only the final touch was missing to seal some great play and the win. Abbie battled the oppositions best player in the middle which neutralised their threat on a number of occasions. Overall great play and a very good team performance. Player of the match - Gigi (on loan from Andover)

3 Good things:
Team spirit and fitness to play every minute
When we got the ball wide to space
The support of the parents getting the team there and cheering them on - thank you

3 Things to work on:
Getting the ball wide quicker
Getting 'goal side' quickly if we lose the ball
Finding the kestrels a goal keeper (!)

Really impressed by the great attitude today from players and parents. Have a good week and enjoy half term.

Ben