The Woman Wave had been in a position to transfer the ball down the sector, however simply couldn’t get one to go in.
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By Drew Terhall
DailyAdvocate.com
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Woman Wave soccer workforce had their first scrimmage towards Coldwater at Harmon Discipline on Aug. 5. In 60 minutes of varsity play, Coldwater gained 3-0. Within the 20 minutes of junior varsity play, Coldwater gained 2-0.
Head coach Dave Ernst mentioned the women got here out sluggish throughout their first 40-minute interval. However as soon as the workforce obtained collectively throughout the break, the workforce made changes and performed higher.
“We got here out hesitant the primary 40. I challenged them after that. We improved. We made steps to right points. That’s all I may ask from them,” Ernst mentioned. “We’ve got 4 days earlier than the primary recreation, we’ll make extra enhancements.”
The varsity workforce got here out controlling the ball throughout the first half. They spent a number of time within the offensive zone, however couldn’t get a clear shot off.
As soon as Coldwater had management of the ball, they had been off to the races and scored with their pace within the again finish.
Within the second half, the Woman Wave continued to get some offense going however couldn’t get the ball into the web. It was a greater effort as the women seemed extra assured.
The Woman Wave may have a JV workforce this season. Ernst mentioned they’ve three deliberate matches together with inter-squad video games deliberate. This system is working to get extra matches in towards different groups for the women to see discipline time.
“Follow is one factor, however getting on the sector enjoying is simply so useful. We’re going to attempt to get extra. I might like to get six or eight to allow them to get the sector time they want and deserve. They’re the longer term,” Ernst mentioned.
It wasn’t an ideal recreation, but it surely was a step in the best route for the Woman Wave. They may have just a few days of follow earlier than their first recreation of the season at residence towards Twin Valley South on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Contact Day by day Advocate sports activities editor Drew Terhall at [email protected]
Originally posted 2023-08-05 16:26:45.