What a day for Amsterdam Netball Club! Sunday 24th November was the second league match of the season, and whether at home or away, our ANC Nesties showed up in style. Here's your match day recap, complete with MVPs, Fair Play stars, and, of course, brunch vibes.
Home Turf Triumph: ANC1 vs Brussels (59-23)
Our mighty ANC1 hosted Brussels Netball Club (BNC) at Sportshal Laan van Spartaan, and wow, did they deliver! From the first whistle, ANC1 was on fire. The final score? A smashing 59-23 victory for Amsterdam.
The standout star? It's impossible to name just one, but it was Lucy, our super C, who nabbed MVP honors this week for her tireless work rate, silky feeds into the circle, and generally being everywhere at once. Big congrats to Nadine too, who played at GS and took home the Fair Play award. Not only was her shooting as reliable as ever, but Nadine is the heart and soul behind a lot of the league organising. True team player alert!
A huge thanks to Unstoppable Umpires Neville and Annika for keeping control with their signature smiles, and also to ANCers Tinks and James, who selflessly dedicated their Sunday morning to scoring the games (don't worry, they were rewarded with coffee and croissants).
High Scores and High Spirits: Maastricht vs ANC2 (61-41)
While ANC1 was making waves at home, our second team, ANC2, headed down to Maastricht to take on MNC. It was a hugely high-scoring, fantastically fast-paced game with ANC2 giving it their all. Although the scoreboard read 61-41 in Maastricht's favor at the final whistle, ANC2 fought hard and left it all on the court.
MVP for ANC2 was Hannah, who delivered a standout performance sinking shot after shot at GA. Meanwhile, the Fair Play award went to Zac who had the run of the mid-court—yes, you're reading it right, Hannah and Zac of "Hannah and Zac" fame! This couple's teamwork and positivity on and off the court are what ANC is all about.
And of course, a special shout out to the Unsung Heroes of the day, umpires Johan and Liezl. We appreciate you!
Netball = Community (and Brunch)
One of the best parts of league day? It's always the post-match social! After the games, ANC1 sat down for coffee (soon to become mimosas) with their Brussels opponents, while ANC2 brunched it up with the Maastricht crew. These moments remind us that netball isn’t just about the competition; it’s about building friendships, sharing stories, and enjoying good food together.
On to the Next!
A huge well done to all players, and a massive thank you to the umpires, organisers, and supporters who made today possible. Whether it’s a big win or a hard-fought loss, the ANC spirit is what makes this club so special. Bring on the next round of matches in December—we’re already ready for more netball (and maybe another stack of pancakes).
Go ANC!
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