Glasgow Wildcats: Scotland's Superleague Team
Glasgow Wildcats 42 vs 29 Glasgow Wildcats
Kelvin Hall ISA
Monday, 9th March 2009 :: 19:30
9th March 2009
Co-operative Netball Superleague Round 17
Match: Glasgow Wildcats versus Celtic Dragons
Venue: Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
Time: 1930
TV: 1800 Sky Sports Xtra and 2230 Sky Sports 2
Umpires: Ann-Marie Peacock, Tracey Smith with Anne Abraitis
Quarter scores:
Q1: 12-3
Q2: 23-8
Q3: 32-20
FULL TIME: 42-29
REPORT:
Glasgow Wildcats have scored a determined win over key rivals Celtic Dragon to leapfrog them and move off the bottom of the Co-operative Netball Superleague table.
Wildcats did the damage early on in the match flying into an 9 goal lead by the end of 15 minutes, the ever reliable Lesley Macdonald leading the attack that made he most of their 17 attempts on goal. At the other end the visitors were finding themselves on the wrong end of the whistle too much contact meant they only had 6 shots in the first fifteen minutes.
Glasgow pressed on in the second quarter although Celtic Dragons were able to up the amount of ball getting into the circle the home side roared on by the sell out crowd was able to keep control.
The Sky Sports television replay will show a scrappy game in places but a closer look at the third quarter will see how an improving defensive structure can lay the foundations for a more successful push for goals. Celtic Dragons started using the Wildcats tactics against them - the zonal defence proved more effective and helped them take the quarter by 3 goals.
You get the feeling that Glasgow wanted to prove they’re not the “whipping boys” of the Superleague as they came out on court and stamped their authority. Brunel Hurricanes know how the Wildcats can claw themselves into the match. The side is slicker than the side that were 17-1 down in the first quarter of their first Superleague match against Leeds the training is beginning to pay off. The Scottish national side can only benefit from an improving Wildcats especially with Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Denise Holland, GWC Head Coach "I’m delighted with a strong first half in front of the home crowd which was incredible. Second half proved much more difficult coping with their changed defence."
Glasgow’s final game of the season means a trip to Northern Thunder and they must know it’s a match they could win. For the Celtic Dragons, who face a buoyant Team Northumbria on Saturday 14th March, it’s back to the drawing board after probably collecting the wooden spoon for a second season.
STARTING LINEUP:
GLASGOW WILDCATS
GS: Lesley MacDonald (capt)
GA: Rachel Holmes
WA: Gail Higgins
C : Carlene Hamilton
WD: Claire Brownie
GD: Claire Cooper
GK: Hayley Mulheron
4th Quarter changes
Jenna Storie to C
Lesley MacDonald to GA
Rachel Holmes to GS
SHOOTING STATISTICS:
GS: Lesley MacDonald 31/41 76%
GA: Rachel Holmes 11/15 73%
CELTIC DRAGONS
GS: Chrissie Munroe
GA: Cara-Lee Moseley
WA: Susie Drain
C: Sara Leach
WD: Sian Carrington
GD: Sara Hale
GK: Lindsay Keable
SHOOTING STATS
Chrissie Munroe 14/21 = 67%
Cara-Lee Moseley 15/22 = 68%
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Netball Superleague 08/09
| Team | P | Pts. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrey Storm | 16 | 28 |
| 2 | Team Bath | 16 | 27 |
| 3 | Northern Thunder | 16 | 26 |
| 4 | Mavericks | 16 | 22 |
| 5 | Leeds Carnegie | 16 | 15 |
| 6 | Celtic Dragons | 16 | 7 |
| 7 | Glasgow Wildcats | 16 | 7 |
| 8 | Loughborough Lightning | 16 | 6 |
| 9 | Team Northumbria | 16 | 6 |
League table last updated: 30/04/10
