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| December 12, 2011 | |||||||||
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Today is the Aussies’ its Placement match which is their last game in this championship. This was against Argentina which held 19th place in 2009; 20th for 2005 and 2007 in the IHF world championship. It came 3rd in the 2007 Pan American Games. The Aussies went on court feeling positive that they would meet the goals they set for the match. Team Captain Cathy Kent was in goal all set for another challenging match. Both sides fired up from the start. The successive attempts at goal by Allira Hudson-Gofers, Victoria Fletcher, Mary Kelly and Daniela Cook were unfortunately unsuccessful. It was not until 3 minutes into the game that the Argentineans that were first to score a goal.
Four minutes later, Daniela Cook scored for the Aussies from centre at 6 metres, score then being 1:2. This was followed by a goal by Madeleine McCafee about three minutes later to take the Aussies score to 2:3. The Argentineans continued to score more but there were blocks of three and four minutes in-between them which reflect the strong defense put on by the Aussies whose numerous shot at goals were not good. The Aussies even had a steal and fastbreaks but were not able to finish it off. It was 20.12 game time when Allira Hudson-Gofers scored from centre at 9 metres, the score then being 3:9. A breakthrough by Rosa Boyd four minutes later added to the Aussies’ score then being 4:11. Jemima Harbort went in goal for Cathy Kent. Rosa’s goal was to be the Aussies last one in the first half as their successive attempts were not successful. Equally it took the Argentineans five minutes to score also what was the last goal in this half. Victoria Fletcher’s go at direct free throw at close of the first half did not find its mark.
Half Time Score – Australia 4 : Argentina 12 Cathy Kent went back to goalkeeper at second half. The Argentineans immediately scored at the start of the half, with quick response by Allira Hudson-Gofers with a goal from 9 metres at 30.43 game time, with the score then being 5:13. Allira scored again after six minutes for another 9 metres shot, score was 6:16. This was followed by more attempts at goal by Allira, Mary Kelly, Victoria Fletcher, Rosa Boyd and Daniela Cook .which again were unsuccessful.
Allira Hudson-Gofers’ persistence paid off when she scored her third successive goal at 37.38 game time, with the score at 7:16. The Aussies kept up the spirited play but were not able to convert their attempts at goal in the meantime that the Argentineans found their form and continued to widen the goal margin. Cathy Kent had interchange at goal with Jemima Harbort at 47.45 game time. It was approximately another ten minutes from last goal that Rosa Boyd’s shot from 9 metres added a goal for the Aussies, with the score at 8:21. There was loud cheer from their supporters each time the Aussies scored especially when Kim Tennant [who is also one of the team’s Physiotherapist] scored from a fastbreak from an assist from Clare Murray. This brought the Aussies’ score to 9:24, with six minutes left of the match. The Aussies kept putting a good fight to the end with Daniela Cook scoring the successive two goals and Mary Kelly scoring the last goal of the match at 59.48 game time. Final Score – Australia 12 : Argentina 30 Goals – Australia: A Hudson-Gofers 4, M Kelly 1, D Cook 3, M McCafee 1, K Tennat 1, R Boyd 2 Argentina: L Salvado 5, L Haro 4, B Ferrea 7, M Decilio 4, MP Romero, 2, F Aimone 1, L Mendoza 2, S Silvana, L Giamberardino 1 The comments after today’s match were provided by Madeleine McCafee, Player No. 14. Madeleine represented Australia in two Oceania Qualifyers and in 2009 WC. Although have only been involved in handball for three and a half years, Madeleine has achieved much in the sport.
Madeleine’s comments “ The training camp before the world championship had a shaky start with the players not able to arrive all at the same time. Once everyone was there, we were able to create the flow in the team and create some moves. The warm up games with the local clubs were beneficial to get the team together to be on the same page. This is my second world championship involvement and I have learned so much from being involved in such a high level competition. The two teams I have been involved are different. I felt good being on the starting line but found that nerve racking at times. The first two games a bit of time to warm up and find our playing style together. I felt at the game vs Russia we got it together. I definitely look forward to training and build on my world championship experience.” |
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