Ladies 3rd XI Vs Belper 3

Date 2 November 2019
Team Ladies 3rd XI
Opposition Belper 3
Fixture Away
Venue Rykneld
Start time 11:30
Result L 1 - 2
Time played
Scorers Former member (1)
Match Report

BELPER 3RDS 2 - DERBY 3RDS 1

 

Nov 2nd began with some rugby match, which brought players to the ground in dribs and drabs, depending on which point they left the TV.

 

For the second week running we swam to the pitch and played in torrential rain. Again it didn't seem to faze us, and though we had joked about calling the game off and letting Belper have a 3-0 win, we took the game to them from the start. We were unlucky not to take an early lead when a couple of good chances came and went, but then soaked up pressure, and defended strongly only conceding just before half time to a clever deflected shot.

 

The second half saw us in slightly less of a downpour and again attacking in force. Our midfield were exceptional, and a cross from the left fell to Ella, who sprinted into the D and slotted it neatly past their GK. This changed the temper of the game and with Belper claiming everything from their umpire, she awarded them several penalty corners, and eventually they converted one. Though they were the stronger team, we did feel a bit miffed at the end.

 

Better news was Liverpool beating Aston Villa from 1-0 down in the last 5 minutes. That's what we need to be able to do girls.

 

Thanks to Parents and Chris for the support in really dreadful conditions. Also to Biff for umpiring in the deluge. I promise sun next week.

 

MOM votes : 1 each for Jan and Heather in goal. 4 for Ella, but won with 5 by "newly promoted to the 3rds" Kate. Please don't anyone tell the 2nds how brilliant she was today.

 

Val

Name Squad number Position Scored Assists Cards
Julie Hoar 2
Jackie Wildhaber 5
Jan Poulton 26
Karen Hanbury 41
Julie Howlett 49
Valerie Cole 60