Hawks 1's v Clapham

Squad: Nat Balfe, Debbie Sumner, Sam Mandel- Dallal, Charlie DC, Alex Clifford, Becky Singleton, Lara Owen, Izzi Mattick, Tiff Lake, Nicole Sawdaye, Jenna Boon, Amy Stupack, Laura Dent, Sacha Greane
Scorers: Lara (7), Sacha (2), Tiff (2), Izzi (1), Becky (1), Laura (1), Nicole (1), Alex (1)

Hawks started the new season with an impressive win against Clapham at their home ground this Sunday. Despite a slightly shaky start with Clapham claiming the first goal, the Hawks team soon settled down and took control of the game. Some great defensive turnovers and excellent saves from Goal Keeper Nat Balfe gave Hawks the upper hand as they took full advantage of possession, playing the ball well down the pitch and fully capitalising on goal scoring opportunities. This gave the team a comfortable 9-2 lead at half time.
Clapham scored a couple of quick goals from fast breaks early in the second half but Hawks responded quickly with some great draws from Tiff Lake in the centre which Lara Owen transferred safely into the attacking half where players settled until the right scoring opportunity presented itself. A solid defence and great mid field play ensured that Hawks dominated the second half resulting in a final score of 16-5 with Lara claiming a spectacular 7.
Hawks were in total control of this game and never looked in danger of getting anything less than a convincing win against Clapham. Captain Becky Singleton was delighted with her team’s performance, commenting “It is amazing to have so many different goal scorers today, everyone played really well - a great start to the season.”