By Chumile Mafrika
Twitter: @mafrika_chumile
Email: chumilemafrika@gamil.com
On 23 March 2024 Manhattan residence hosted a top 4 netball tournament. The first match was Underrated against Muzinda residence which was a thrilling game.
The first match was very hard as the game ended in favor of the Underrated who beat Muzinda residence by 20-16. The score says it was a competitive match as the teams played as if they knew each other. The teams planned their games very well and it led the coach of Muzinda to see her players’ strengths and weaknesses for the next game.
“It’s not like we do not know how to play we really play very well, But I was looking forward to the strengths and weakness of my players I think our weaknesses led us to lose the game I think that’s what we have to fix hopefully the next match we will do better” said Amogelang Gcoka coach of Muzinda residence.
The teams gave a mouth-watering game to the fans as everyone was left impressed with the teams. Underrated gave a great performance in the third quarter and it led them to end up winning the game. Stamina in the third quarter and onwards was a key factor because the coach of underrated substituted 3 players which gave more numbers in going forward and being fast on the ball.
The goal shooter of Underrated sent a clear message that she’s a threat in the tournament as she makes sure that every chance she gets tries and converts it into their favor. As the winning team gave a thrilling performance, they were also considered the favor to win the tournament.
“As the name of our team says underrated, we are always underrated when it comes to the opponents, the empire was not on our side we tried to keep the game to us and ignore the empire and focus on the game. It helped us a lot because we manage to keep the pressure off, and we won the game” said Wennie Mbhele Underrated player.
A great opening game of the tournament as the other teams quickly saw the threat of the tournament. This has been a good moment and great experience for Muzinda residence as they must improve their next game.
“We lost our first match I think for us to improve we have strengthened our defense put more players who will be able to support the defense, we must be able to aim very well for shooting “said Tsholofelo Rawani Muzinda residence player.
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