The first time we won a set

Today, we already played the second match of the season (‘vo)!

Just like last weak, we started with some lunch on the benches. However, unlike last weak, WE WON A SET!!!

Let me tell you exactly how that happened! First of all, Bert (for those who have not read last blog and don’t know who Bert is, shame on you) was on FIRE! One after another scoring smash! Additionally, Frank-with-a-V was also definitely scoring points. How does a setter score that many points you may ask? Well, our sweet and lovely opponents were so kind to leave a really really big gap in the middle of the field. And unfortunately (for them) it took them seven (!!) balls to figure it out! Our last Ilse unfortunately (for us) was not playing in the field today, Willy was supporting us from the sidelines. 

Talking about support on the sidelines; remember the great treason Kim pulled on us last week? (Again, read our last blog, I am too lazy to explain it). Well, she did as promised and rocked the beaver costume for two whole sets! I definitely want to believe that that also helped with todays succeses. So, any volunteers? Our next home game is the 4th of october! 

“But you have not won right?!” First of all, that’s what a hater would say. Second of all, that’s off topic. Let’s just say that we might want to improve on our service, as our average serve placement was 9.22m from the net, which you may recall; is out. 

Last but not least, I want to talk a bit about the referee. The best way I could decribe our connection with the referee would be an love-hate-relationship. Let’s first talk about the “love”. Well, do you remember that last week Vera made an madly annoying mistake??? Something with a ball that clearly fell on the yellow line, but was given out??? Today, for some reason, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED, but Lars gave it as in. Thank you very very much. Now onto the negative. We (well, actually only Frank-with-a-V) tried sooo hard to get an card. However it did not matter how hard she tried, Lars kept his cool. Less sensa.. Sad.. 

We ended the midday with some confusion and a very tasty buttercake. Let’s read that sentence again. Confusion?! Yes.. While showering, some towels got mixed up. Annelies took Marlijns towel, which on her turn took the one from Anouk, which on her turn took the one from Annelies, all while Lise forgot hers and could lend the towel of Marlijn which later turned out to be from Anouk, or Annelies? We don’t know anymore..

All but all, exciting match, looking forward to the next! 

Today we won a set!

All of our serves were over the net!

Lot’s of them were out.. 

Next week we will improve, no doubt!

Also, it was really hot, so afterwards we were dripping in sweat.