Portobello's newly formed ladies squad had their first match in the Senior Scottish Ladies League. Roddy Hardy is the team coach and his report follows:


 

Portobello –v- Dunfermline Sun 10th March 2013 1830hrs RCP

 

 

This was the first match for the newly formed Portobello ASC Ladies Senior Team

 

We won 17 – 14 after a testing match.

 

Portobello fielded 13 players which included 2 juniors.

 

Match Report:

 

Scottish Senior Ladies League

Portobello 17 –v- Dunfermline 14 -  Sun 10th March 2013 1830hrs RCP

 

Tonight (Sun 10th March 2013) saw the first match of the newly formed Portobello ASC Senior Ladies Water Polo Team.

Portobello fielded 13 players, 2 of whom were from the Junior squad (Carys Hardy & Bethany Livingstone).

Team Captain,  Vic Witko was delighted with the performance of the team and the effort put in by all the players.

 

Portobello started strong playing with a very experienced and motivated first 7.

By the end of the second period Portobello were able to begin rotating players and give some top level experience to some of their new and junior players.

Dunfermline fought back and by the 4th period were starting to command the game.

Portobello had to dig deep, remain composed and hold on to win the game with some exciting last minute action. 

A real crowd pleaser at the Commie Pool.

 

Coach, Roddy Hardy was delighted with the result.  There were goals from all areas of play and the team spirit was fantastic.  Mairi Japp took on the responsibility of going in goals and had a great game – Thanks Mairi!

Gabby’s celebration cake was particularly enjoyable.

 

Team:

1.        Mairi Japp

2.       Carys Hardy

3.       Katy Baker

4.       Ailsa Docherty

5.       Bethany Livingstone

6.       Victoria Witko

7.       Lynn Watson

8.       Gael Logan

9.       Jenny Bush

10.   Megan Harkins

11.   Gabriella Morris

12.   Iona Paterson

13.   Robyn Gallagher