With the bitter taste of recent defeat still lingering in their mouths, Tash Ellis-Enright reports the HKFC Fire were in no mood to admire the beautiful Sandy Bay sea view.
Recent changes to player positions and some of the girls playing against former team mates meant that the Fire went onto the pitch full of excitement and nerves. As always, they were ready to fight for a win!
The first half saw the University Pirates working really hard with some tough girls on defence. The Fire forwards were equally as tough, hitting hard and low, and managing to win most of their scrums. These strong girls showed an excellent display of pod work and created the platform that saw the Fire score three first half tries through Crystal Wray, Apple Lau and Maggie Wong who snagged her first of season. Half-time score 17-0.
After half time Fire went back onto the pitch; they fought hard, as if no points had already been scored. Fire sharpened up their defensive line and played most of the game in the Pirates half of the pitch. The forwards continued their strong work on offence as well allowing Apple score her second try of the match. The backs shone through, working hard as a unit, to see Crystal score 2 break away tries and complete her hat-trick. Rabbit joined Maggie in scoring her first try of the season while Helen successfully kicked 2 conversions!
With a great display of sportsmanship from players and supporters, it was a well-deserved 39-0 win for Fire! Just goes to show that hard work and extra practice really does pay off!
HKFC Fire
Nicole Lai, Lok Ting Chan, Marueen Cheng, Caroline Lau, Lu Hou, Zuza Osinska, Cynthia Luk, Apple Lau, Helen Lee, Rabbit Leung, Maggie Wong, Tash Ellis-Enright, Crystal Wray, Mo Cheng, Casey Gallagher, Karus Leung, Amy Kong, Selene, Morgane, Tracy Tong, Alex Fraser.
Tries: Apple Lau (2), Maggie Wong (1), Crystal Wray (3), Rabbit Leung (1) Conversion: Helen Lee (2)
Coaches: Gloria Cheung, John Hannon, Ed Barker