1-2
We lost the match 1-2 with scores of 10-15, 7-15, and 15-8. The first set was a tight game and we almost mounted a comeback, but it came too late. We were down by a considerable margin before things started clicking for us and we made too many mistakes in order to stave off the opponents. The second game was another story as we were down 7-0 before we scored our first point. Like Joey said, we were wacked(!) that game. Having lost the first two sets, we needed to win one for our self esteem, and that's what we did. An adjustment in the rotation seemed to be just what we needed as we jumped out to an early lead. But then again, nothing comes easy as the other team came close. But sensing the urgency we held on for the win, with the final point coming off a block by me.
Credit Anthony, Marc, and Joey with some good hitting towards the later games. Aa's sets and serves were on point as usual. Overall, team passing was pretty good. But then again, hitting errors, serve mistakes, and some miscommunication cost us the game.
There's not much that can be said about this game that hasn't been said already. Our inexperience, lack of team play, and overall nerves showed throughout the night. The team we played against was more comfortable with each other and like Marc said, it looked like we never played volleyball at all. But regardless, I think we came away with a better sense of what to do in order to be better. We are much better than how we played last Wednesday, and hopefully with practice, we'll be a top team in our division.
Thanks to our fans (Aubrey, James, Phil, Joanne, and Mel) for the support. And thanks to Aubrey for the pictures.
