Neesa sees pluses in early loss
THE start to Neesa Doyle’s career at the helm of Gold Coast United could not have gone any worse.
But it was the way in which the side galvanised around their leader that has impressed.
After giving away four goals early in their midweek clash against Mitchelton, United fought back to go down 4-3.
While Doyle admitted everyone was disappointed after the game, there was still plenty to take out of the loss.
“We showed a lot of character coming back into the game, it could have easily gone a different way,” she said.
“We decided to step up – we controlled the game after the first 10 minutes.
“I think they just shocked us with the lob ball over the defensive line.
“We all were left asking ourselves what happened after the first few goals.”
Doyle’s troops will get a chance to avenge their firstround loss when they host East Suburbs FC in their first home game at Robina Town Reserve tomorrow.
“I think in a way it was good to get that first loss out of the way early,” she said.
“We now know how devastating that feels and we won’t feel like that again this season.
“Getting to play at home for the first time will be a big occasion for our girls.”