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First match day (Värnamo)
9 okt 2021 1 kommentar
This Saturday (09/10), the Gothia Herr C team started into the season (div 3 Södra Herrar). It was not the smoothest start as two main players (setter and libero) were not available due to switch of game date and we were a bit unlucky with injuries in the week right before the game. We still managed to get 6 players for the game, so Manos, Georgios S., Pierlo, Trent, Viktor and Kevin met early in the morning to head out south to Värnamo with me (coach Thomas). Since the substitute setter also had to cancel last minute due to injury, the coach became the emergency setter for our games so we can play with a libero. Although we had to start early, the spirit was good and a quick coffee break lightened everybody's mood.
After arriving at Värnamo, we got to see the last part of the very exciting game between Örkelljunga B and Värnamo. Impressed but motivated, we warmed up and prepared for our first game against Örkelljunga B. The first set started a bit nervous and we had a hard time to get into the game. We tried to shake off the nervousness from the beginning and managed to improve from one set to another which also reflected in the score as we made more points from set to set. Nevertheless, the first game was lost quite decisively 0:3 (9:25, 14:25, 21:25). After a short lunch break, we got ready and motivated for our second game against the host Värnamo. Our opponent had a young and very motivated team on the court and a few subs to play with. In this game, we were more focused from the beginning and could keep up with our opponent better. While the first two sets were lost, in the third set we were partly leading and were really close to a first winning set at 24:23. However, it wasn't meant to be and this game also finished with a 0:3. We learned a lot and saw clearly where we have to improve. The game spirit was good and we headed back with our heads held high and even with some party music on the long drive.
Next game will come and we are ready to rock the volleyball court.
Coach/Emergency setter Thomas
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Pierluigi Olleja 11 okt 2021
Thanks for the day!! We had fun, we lost pretty bad but as you said the music on the way back was really good so I guess positive result overall