Confidence can change games!

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Confidence can change games!

Hi guys, coach James here. In the last two weeks I have witnessed two great games that have involved great comebacks in the second half of games.

The first game was a 4-2 loss for my U12 girls team, which although we lost, we won the second half 2-1, and the second being a 2-2 comeback with the u9’s.

Despite not winning the games, what I saw in the 2nd halves was absolutely inspiring and showed the true character of these teams.

When going a goal or two behind, it can be easy to give up, feel like you’re not good enough, run a little less, maybe not ask for the ball enough.

These two teams did the opposite, they were motivated to pull back some goals. It’s crazy what one goal can do in football, to spur a team on, to inspire confidence that puts the other team on the back foot.

Both teams I witnessed played some amazing football and were unlucky not to get more points out of the game. It is a constant reminder that in football we mustn't give up, no matter the scoreline.

It’s very important that we believe in ourselves and that we can compete with various opponents. Have a watch of the u9’s game below, it was an incredible 2nd half comeback!

U9’s vs Queens Park Sharks: https://app.veo.co/matches/20230304-u9-v-qps-a2e749f4/