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Vote for Essex Open!
Hi All,
Please see the link below and get friends and family to vote for Essex.
It’s a great privilege to be nominated.
Well done coaches
Vote for Essex!
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Kind regards
Rosemarie Reynolds-Blanche
Here is the match report from U12M – Essex Met League on 13th December.
Match report: Essex Open VS Phoenix flames
Final score: Essex Open 35 – Phoenix Flames 2
Essex Open started strongly in both areas of defence and attack. The defensive side of the team were particularly strong at Phoenix Flames’ centre passes, making lots of interceptions and turning balls over to give Essex Open the advantage. The attack then took over, throwing good strong passes to each other and delivering the ball to the shooters, resulting in several goals on Flames’ centres. Ultimately, each player was important and played their part as a team, securing the dominant win of 35-2.
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> Player of the Match & OPOM: Naomi Atalar
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Credit: Naomi Atalar
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Essex win table topping clash!
Essex Open A 52 New Cambell Green 47
In a brilliant game of netball, Essex Open A ran out deserved winners over New Campbell Green 52-47 in a game they led from start to finish. It started well with the centre-court trio of Johanne Linehan, Jasmin Ogegberin and Rebecca Wilks dominating the early possession. This gave opportunities for an in form Leah Hayzelden, well-supported by Rochelle Reynolds-Blanche, to score the goals to give Essex a healthy 9-2 lead midway through the first quarter. However, this was always going to be a tough game with Cambell very strong in the shooting circle and they soon reduced the arrears to two as they scored five goals without response. The rest of the quarter was very competitive but at the end of it, Essex scored three goals without reply to take a 16-11 lead into the second quarter. The second quarter was a very tight affair with Cambell coming back into the game strongly. Midway through, Essex held a 24-17 lead, but Cambell dominated the last part of the quarter scoring eight goals with Essex managing a mere three in reply. So, at half-time, the points were up for grabs as Essex led 27-25. Cambell started the third quarter well and reduced the deficit to a single goal. At this stage, Essex looked as if they might throw away all their good work. However, Essex then came back strongly with Hayzelden and Reynolds-Blanche scoring four goals without reply to re-establish Essex’s lead. Although the rest of the quarter was tightly contested, the Essex defensive circle of Rene Hurley and Emma Shaw performed wonders to keep the new Cambell shooters at bay. At the end of the quarter, Essex led 40-34 and held the initiative going into the last part of the game. In the first part of the last quarter, both teams matched each other goal for goal. Unfortunately, at this time, Essex started to give possession away too easily and Campbell reduced the arrears to four, trailing 43-47. Fortunately for Essex, time was running out and they could slow the game down where necessary and were still taking advantage of scoring from their centre-pass. At the end of the game, Essex secured the point which keeps them top of the table, winning narrowly 52-47.
Hurley, Shaw, Alves, Linehan, Odegberin, R Wilks, Hayzelden, Reynolds-Blanche,Sebyala
Essex Open vs Woodson Park Skye- match report
We faced Woodson Park twice this weekend, starting with a tough, hard-fought game against their A team. We pushed right through to the final whistle and carried that determination straight into our match against their B team.
The game didn’t start the way we hoped, with Woodson park taking an early lead. But once we settled, everything changed. We shifted gears, turning over ball after ball, and completely to our control. We wore our bibs with pride and didn’t let anyone get in the way of us, as we strolled into the last quarter of the game. We focused on the game, ears on the umpires and eyes on the ball.
From sharp defensive pressure to confident shooting, we worked together, built momentum and dominated the rest of the match. By the final whistle, the scoreboard said it all: Essex Open 35 – 17 Woodson Park.
A brilliant performance, a well – deserved win and a reminder of exactly what we can do.
OPOM – Jess and Mary
CPOM – Skye & Asya
Woodson Park 22 – 16 Essex Open
Essex Open delivered a determined performance, showing real strength throughout the match. Their defence was particularly strong on the centre passes, applying constant pressure and making it difficult for Woodson Park to move the ball freely. This defensive intensity kept Essex Open competitive from start to finish, despite Woodson Park ultimately securing the win.
Umpires MVP: Jessica
Jessica stood out with an exceptional display, driving the team’s defensive success and setting the tone with her work rate and commitment.
Coaches’ player: Noa
Credit Stella Edwards.
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Under 10 Blues secure big win
Essex Open Blues delivered a strong performance to secure a 10–1 win over AP Saints in this U10 netball fixture. Despite the clear scoreline, the match was far more competitive than it suggests, with both teams showing great determination and teamwork throughout. Alba stood out for Essex Open Blues with an exceptional display as Goal Attack, showcasing impressive movement, accuracy, and composure to lead the attacking effort.
POM: Alba and Connie
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Defeat for Under 11 Maroons
Maroons vs Fusion – 7v13.
A challenging match against a very strong Fusion side, with the Maroons showing great effort throughout. After a difficult opening quarter, where Fusion took an early 6–1 lead thanks to excellent shooter holding and accuracy, the Maroons responded in the second quarter, winning it 4–1 as defensive pressure increased , the ball flowed in the centre court and attacking connections came together , with the Maroons finishing only 2 goals down at half time, it looked like a comeback could be on the cards. However Fusion’s defending, and shooting ultimately told in the second half , with the game finishing 13–7. The Maroons never gave up, fighting for every ball until the end. A great performance and a fantastic learning opportunity for all, with the Maroons improving every game they play!
OPOM: Hannah O
CPOM: Goldie & Ottilie
Credit Brad O’Connor
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Great win for Under 12 maroons
ENG YNPL MATCH 6th DEC
Sutton Town Vs Essex Open
The match got off to a furious start with the first centre being Sutton Town’s. Our defenders; Noa and Jess were body on body marking the players. Although our marking was tight, they bounded towards the goal, landing with a split drop and scoring.
This happened throughout the first quarter, Essex would score and then the next centre, Sutton would. The score was a tie for the first quarter.
1st Quarter
6:6
E S
For the next quarter, we promised ourselves that we would go for the intercepts, drive towards the ball, and always stay alert for loose balls. This was the quarter where it all started to come together.
2nd Quarter
11:9
E S
The 3rd and 4th quarters were merely a blur, Essex shooting goal after goal after goal. We worked hard and kept a positive attitude the whole way through, leading to success. Well done U12 Ms!!!
3rd Quarter:
19:13
4th Quarter:
22:17
Umpires MVP: Noa
Coaches player: Ava
Credit Skye Samaroo
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Essex Open Maroons defeat Manor
Essex Open Maroons 10 – Manor Met 1
A challenging start to the game, but Essex Open Maroons quickly found their rhythm with some brilliant defending. The team won the ball again and again, sending it straight down the court and into the shooting circle for some great goals.
Manor Met worked hard, but Essex Open kept interrupting their play with smart interceptions and quick reactions. Our centre-court players did a great job bringing the ball down the court.
Everyone put in a fantastic effort, and it all paid off with a great 10–1 win for the Maroons!
POM Joy Halm