Match Report – Match 2 – vs Binh Dien Long An

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BDLA defeated Australia 25-18, 25-17, 25-19.

Set 1: Sloane, Skipper, Godfrey, Day, Orchard(c), Jensen, Choat(L)

Strong attacking start from both teams 5-4 Australia.

First technical timeout Australia with small advantage 8-6. BDLA win a couple of close points and Australia make two hitting errors 10-12.

Frostick on for Skipper. BDLA gaining momentum, Aussie timeout 12-16.

Block winner from Jensen and serve ace from Day narrows the gap.

BDLA and Australia both fighting hard but BDLA coming out on top. Second Aussie timeout 17-22. BDLA win first set 18-25.

Set 2: Sloane, Frostick, Godfrey, Day, Orchard(c), Jensen, Choat(L)

Aussie start well. Three errors from BDLA and score is 5-1. Long rally goes BDLA way.

Teams are both playing well now 8-5. Block winner to Australia and BDLA calls timeout 10-5.

Frostick serve just long 11-7. BDLA win a few back wih strong hitting and good blocking. Aussie timeout 13-12.

BDLA mixing up attack. Aussies holding slender lead. Winner from Frostick 16-14.

BDLA regain lead. Aussie timeout 17-19. BDLA playing well and Aussie hitting errors extend the lead 17-22.

Smith on for Godfrey. BDLA won the last 10 points of the set take second set 17-25.

Set 3: Sloane, Frostick, Godfrey, Day, Orchard(c), Jensen, Choat(L)

Big winner from BDLA number 17, Fijian Anasenni to open set who continues to make an impact over next few points.

Small lead to BDLA 6-8. BDLA blocking well. Xanthe on for Shae. Australia fighting back. BDLA timeout 14-15. Nice winner from Day helps keep Aussie momentum but BDLA reply with two winners their own 17-21. Smith on for Orchard increases front court height but BDLA finish off set.

 

Australia passed and defended well but found it hard penetrating an equally impressive defensive unit in BDLA.

 

Stats:

Serving:4 aces/6 errors – Day 3 aces

Passing: 2.13 – Frostick 2.21(57% perfect), Choat 2.16(47% perfect), Skipper 2.8(80% perfect)

Blocking: 6 kills – Day 3 assists- Godfrey 3 assists 1 solo – Jensen 2 assists

Spiking: 20 kills/21 errors (-1%)  - Frostick 6 kills/4 errors (10%) – Orchard 5 kills/5 errors (0%)