This encounter was a chance for Canada to practice some defense, as we were up against the second seeds, Malaysia. In all three matches, the team goal was to practice patience and work hard in every single point, regardless of the score.  All of the Canadians tried to keep their opponents behind them but the Malaysian girls were relentless and unforgiving with turning anything loose or short into perfect dying length. It was a good lesson in consistency and accuracy and an illustration of why they are seeded second.

 

Canada vs Germany 1-2

 

The evening match, versus Germany, was on the Glass Court.  It was a must win for both teams in order to advance to the quarter finals. Having rested in the morning, Andrea was pumped and ready to push hard in the first match.  And push she did.  She was patient finding her targets at the back and yet attacked when the opportunity was there. She won the first game 12-10.  Andrea battle very hard for every single point in all her games as both players fought for control of the T.  It could have gone either way but it was not to be as the German won the next three close games. Nicole followed this match building on the same intensity and really stepped up her game. The German was no match for Nicole who attacked in the front at every opportunity and seemed to find the nic on more than one occasion.  It was now a tie 1-1 going into the final match.  Both Emma and her opponent were very energized by this and the rallies were intense.  Emma fought very hard to find her targets and move her opponent behind her but the German was very strong and took full advantage and attacked on almost every short or loose ball. In the end, Germany won this match and the encounter. Canada fought hard, but are disappointed and denied the opportunity to reach the round of 1-8. 

 

There are no matches Thursday for the Canadians who will regroup and look to finish well in the round of 9-14 which start on Friday here at the Devoy Centre in Tauranga.