We Won!

So you must have all been sending positive energy our way, because we won one of our matches today, which sets us up to play again tomorrow. The worst we can finish is 17th, but we're setting our sights higher than that!

Today was the most amazing day! We had so much fun playing our first match vs. the first seeded Chinese team (one of whom won Silver at this year's Olympics). We were right in there with them, going into the technical timeout down 9-12, but then tying it up, in the first set and then going into the second timeout at 11-12. We were so close with them, made some amazing plays and really showed what we can do at this point in our young career together. Like all good teams, they made a couple more big plays in the 2nd half of both sets to win the match. But it was the most amazing experience on centre court, with Chinese fans who really enjoy the game and cheer for good plays in general! We definitely had some of the best plays of both of our careers. Here are some of the photos of the play:


In the second match, we were up against a young Norwegian team who we trained with earlier this week. Taking what we learned in the first match, we came on strong right from the start of the match and dominated the other team. And like the Chinese team did in the previous game, we picked up our game in the second half of each set, pulling far ahead for our first FIVB Open International win of our team's career. It was so amazing to play so free, and to move together as a team. It was even better that Ross and Susie, Glen, as well as some other Canadian athletes, were there to cheer us on. I wish you could have all seen it in person! When we get back to Toronto, we will try to put some of the video up on this blog.

So tomorrow we play against either a young Dutch team or another Chinese team to stay in the tournament. If we win, we secure 13th or better . . which is our goal! Please, again, keep your positive energy with us.

Have an awesome day!
Kara