SUPER CUP FINAL – HAWKS V EAGLES
25th September 2022
25/09/22
Q1
The first quarter of the Scottish Super Cup finals got off to a physical start, the stakes were high, and all players came out with a common goal in mind. The pressure being so high resulted in unforced errors from both sides, this really conveyed how badly both sides were wanting the win. Play from both sides was fast and intense with physical play showing up in particular around each of the shooting circles. Hawks were able to sneak a lead in this first quarter with the help of extreme speed in the attacking end from Hannah Leighton, Kalea Stagg and Beth Goodwin. The first quarter ended 14-9 to Hawks
Q2
The Hawks began the second quarter even stronger than the first, with impressive intercepts and movement all the way down the court. Throughout the majority of the quarter, the score difference remained the same, with 5 in it as each of the teams matched each other’s pressure and speed well. Intensity and pressure began to grow as the quarter drew to an end with both sides desperate to increase their score. The Hawks were able to maintain their lead and keep the score line in their favour with the score at the end of the first half being 26-19 to Hawks.
Q3
Hawks upped their pressure even further in this quarter, continuing to build on the work they’d already done, pressuring the Eagles more and more and causing them to make unforced errors. Scotland A player Gill Thomson used her speed to gain possession and run down her opponents and create a strong presence on court. This pressure allowed the Hawks find their flow and to run away with the game and build on their goal difference with the third quarter ending 48-25 to Hawks.
Q4
The Eagles came back fighting in their final quarter, managing to make a start to closing the score line. With Sarah Macphail adding extreme pressure as the Eagles GD. Sarah was able to create both pressure and options and allow the team to find their rhythm. Despite this effort, they were unable to completely close the gap and as the quarter progressed so did the Hawks rhythm. With on-point shooting from Sirens and Thistles star Beth Goodwin the Hawks were able to claim the win and title of Super Cup winners. The final score was 59-36 to Hawks.
