SWEDEN DOWN AUSTRALIA IN STRAIGHT SETS

Set 1:

E.Greenwood (PH) B.Carey (M) T.Ryan(S) L.Skipper(PH) J.Gordon(M) H.Shorter (O) K.Evans (L)

A slow start by the Aussies give Sweden a 5 point lead. Strong backcourt hitting by Lena Skipper get Aus back into the set. With lefty number 14 from Sweden hitting deep corners and putting Aus under pressure, Aus allow Sweden to push infront. Both teams battle out a point for point game. Aus try to push in front with long intense rallies. Sweden coming out with good offence and win the first set 22-25.

Set 2
T. Ryan (s), L. Skipper (ph), J. Gordon (m), H. Shorter (o), N. Bishop (ph), B. Carey (m), K. Evans (l)

Set two for Australia begins with big hitting from both sides of the net; each rally full of inspirational defensive touches. With Sweden just pushing in front with disciplined skill, Australia plays catch up for the rest of the set. Australia once again becomes stuck in a serve receive rotation, with our hitters finding it hard to terminate the ball. Sweden eagerly steps in to finish the set at 14 – 25.

Set 3:

T.Ryan (S) E.Greenwood (PH) H.Shorter (M) L.Cory (O) E.Simson(PH) L.Upitis (M)

Good start for the Aussies going point for point with Sweden up 8 all. Weak floor defence in the centre court gives a run of points to Sweden. A great stuff block by Lydia Upitis giving Aus fighting spirit to get their heads back in the game. Aussie’s lack of execution giving Sweden the upper hand and consequently the match. 14-25

The Team passed at 1.58 Ebony Greenwood 2.08 from 13
Attack Efficiency 11% Holly Shorter 30% from 10 swings
4 stuff blocks
Served at 1.33% Lena Skipper at 2.25 from 8 serves

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