woensdag 3 augustus 2011

EUC Update VII - Plan B : Test Day !!

Yesterday Plan B, the Belgian National MixedTeam, had what seemed to be our worst game yet.
We did win against Slovakia but it was a close call in the end, making it 17-14 after a very nervous, really hard fought game with a little too many calls and fouls.
At halftime we were up 8-7 but we had do something to stop their hucking game, since they had 2 really strong players making all the plays (big catches, good cuts, deep hucks,..) and our zone defense proved to be really effective. We got a break and pushed it up until 15-10.
After that the Slovakians kept on coming back and we had some troubles finding our best game but did manage to end the game at 17-14 after a very nervous last half with, as I said before, too many calls and fouls and travels and whatever...
We were kind of glad this game was finished because it was mentally really intense.

After that we didn't get a too long break since the previous game lasted way over time and we had to get some lunch soon to power up the batteries.
At 13.30 we started playing the Polish under a burning hot sun which caused us to not play as intense as we're used to.
We started trading points but then took halftime at 8-6 and then never gave our lead away ending the game at 17-12. Another hardfought game for the win.

Plan B on fire , but the real test still had to come.
As I am writing this we are all getting mentally prepared for the battle against Ze Germans, who we have to play in a small 2 hours.
They also have won all their games, won Windmill Windup, and are also battling for a top3 spot.
We beat them with one point at G-Spot and believe we can do so again but it's gonna take our best game.
Whoever wins this game is probably going to avoid Great Britain in the semifinals so this seems like a must-win game.
After having played so many nice games, this is the real game time, the first big test at the European Ultimate Championships for this lovely team Plan B.

We will play until we drop down, and as our shirts say we will never give up.
Even if we lose we will be more pumped to go for the top3 medal but as you know every game still has to be played.
I have lots of confidence in this team and I will do my very best as will all my teammates.

WHAT TIME IS IT ?
GAME TIME !!!!

3 comments:

  1. time to shine, hophop!!

    Joost

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  2. Rik from Belgium3 augustus 2011 14:01

    Pain is only temporary, pride is for ever. And ever.
    Smeert ulle benen al maar in.

    Rik from Belgium

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  3. voor GB in halve final en revenche in final.

    prachtig parcours ...

    Joost

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