For the third time in 3 months we were up against the league leaders. We got off to a poor start and in less than 2 minutes we were 0-2 down. However the girls responded positively to this and competed evenly for a large period of the first half. Urmston did score a third, but a move involving Chloe and Lauren down the right was finished expertly by Emily. This made Woodbank only the second team to score against Urmston.
Rebecca replaced Carly in goal for the second half, and all the girls all worked really hard with lots of good running and tough tackling. Urmston added 3 more goals to make the final score 1-6. This was a clear improvement on our previous games against this quality team.
This was an excellent team performance by all the girls. The opposition gave the player of the match to Lauren and I gave mine to Shauna, although any of the girls could have won this.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Warriors vs Broadheath (League Cup)
Last time we played Broadheath we went 3 – 0 down within the first few minutes before our Warriors started to play. This time it was 2 – 0 before we woke up!!
Without our fabulous Fi (poorly – get well soon please!!), the goalkeeping duty went to Emily and Sophie who did a stirling job.
Once our Warriors had woken up, they started to play some really superb football.
Megan F was outstanding and hit both the crossbar and the post with her efforts. Sophie made some excellent runs and was also unlucky not to score. Hannah made intelligent runs only to be stopped each time before scoring. Emily and Megan W both battled without any luck.
Bethany played brilliantly stopping everything Broadheath could throw at us.
Bronya’s performance was outstanding yet again.
Anna won my player of the match with a real solid defensive display. The opposition player of the match went to Megan W.
We matched Broadheath in every department and on another day (with the luck on our side) we could easy have come out on top. Broadheath finally came out 3 – 0 winners.
We are getting closer to these teams and one of them is going to pay for all our unluckly close fought matches!!
Without our fabulous Fi (poorly – get well soon please!!), the goalkeeping duty went to Emily and Sophie who did a stirling job.
Once our Warriors had woken up, they started to play some really superb football.
Megan F was outstanding and hit both the crossbar and the post with her efforts. Sophie made some excellent runs and was also unlucky not to score. Hannah made intelligent runs only to be stopped each time before scoring. Emily and Megan W both battled without any luck.
Bethany played brilliantly stopping everything Broadheath could throw at us.
Bronya’s performance was outstanding yet again.
Anna won my player of the match with a real solid defensive display. The opposition player of the match went to Megan W.
We matched Broadheath in every department and on another day (with the luck on our side) we could easy have come out on top. Broadheath finally came out 3 – 0 winners.
We are getting closer to these teams and one of them is going to pay for all our unluckly close fought matches!!
Woodbank Athletic U11's vs Gorse Hill
With a full squad of 9 to pick from the girls made the best start possible when Emily’s corner sneaked inside the front post to give us a lead. Possibly an own goal, but the referee (Emily's dad) awarded the goal to her. With Lauren making a super debut, linking up with Emily, we were soon 3-0 up with a goal each for Emily and Lauren. However, Gorse Hill managed to pull a goal back before half time.
The second half started well and Chloe scored her first goal of the season and at 4-1 we looked comfortable. Maybe the defence thought this too, as we allowed Gorse Hill to get back into the game and before we knew it we were trailing 4-5.
It was Emily, who had earlier hit the post, who scored the equaliser. In the final attack of the match we had a great chance to win the match, but Emily shot over the bar. Overall an enjoyable match, however a game we know that we should have won.
Opposition player of the match went to Lauren, and I’ll give my choice to Emily who is able to create chances from nothing.
The second half started well and Chloe scored her first goal of the season and at 4-1 we looked comfortable. Maybe the defence thought this too, as we allowed Gorse Hill to get back into the game and before we knew it we were trailing 4-5.
It was Emily, who had earlier hit the post, who scored the equaliser. In the final attack of the match we had a great chance to win the match, but Emily shot over the bar. Overall an enjoyable match, however a game we know that we should have won.
Opposition player of the match went to Lauren, and I’ll give my choice to Emily who is able to create chances from nothing.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Wanderers v Didsbury Jnrs (League Cup)
Another meeting with new team Didsbury Jnrs. This time in the League Cup.
Not as windy as last week, but alot colder, it didn't take long for us to warm things up though. It turned out to be a goal fest and most of our girls managed to get onto the score sheet. Jenny bagging most of them again with 4, Izzie getting a hat trick, Beth scoring 2 Ell getting 2 and Amy 1.
Good all round performances off all the girls, Leah getting very close a couple of times in the second half, Frankie and Megan also tackling hard with nothing getting past them all game.
Well done to Jenny who got my girl of the game and Beth who got the oppositions vote.
Not as windy as last week, but alot colder, it didn't take long for us to warm things up though. It turned out to be a goal fest and most of our girls managed to get onto the score sheet. Jenny bagging most of them again with 4, Izzie getting a hat trick, Beth scoring 2 Ell getting 2 and Amy 1.
Good all round performances off all the girls, Leah getting very close a couple of times in the second half, Frankie and Megan also tackling hard with nothing getting past them all game.
Well done to Jenny who got my girl of the game and Beth who got the oppositions vote.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Warriors v Man City
Right, where do I start. I could go on and on about this game, but I won't. Because everybody already knows about this team. What I will go on and on about is the way our Warriors played. We went into this game knowing is was going to be a tough one. I put Sophie in defence knowing she would add extra strength, and she did just that. Teamed up with Beth for the first half, they did a fantastic job. Bronya just in front, again a fantastic game. Emily Hannah and Megan F up front.
It wasn't until the last 10 minutes of the game they put 2 in. One was from a long throw in and the other went in when everyone was waiting for the ref to blow his whistle on an injured player, but he never did.
Half time chat, the girls had played a blinder, second half and with the wind against us we knew it wasn't going to be easy. A very tough second half, City causing problems again, (nuff said). We battled hard and didn't make it easy at all for them. By the end it was 4-0 to them, but it was also a huge improvement on last time, plus we had to play in very strong winds. Very proud of the whole team, every single one gave 110% effort.
Fi played outstanding and got the opposition vote. Emily got mine, but to be honest I think the whole team deserved it this time. Well done everyone.
It wasn't until the last 10 minutes of the game they put 2 in. One was from a long throw in and the other went in when everyone was waiting for the ref to blow his whistle on an injured player, but he never did.
Half time chat, the girls had played a blinder, second half and with the wind against us we knew it wasn't going to be easy. A very tough second half, City causing problems again, (nuff said). We battled hard and didn't make it easy at all for them. By the end it was 4-0 to them, but it was also a huge improvement on last time, plus we had to play in very strong winds. Very proud of the whole team, every single one gave 110% effort.
Fi played outstanding and got the opposition vote. Emily got mine, but to be honest I think the whole team deserved it this time. Well done everyone.
Warriors vs Poynton Girls (League Cup)
Poynton Girls came into this match with a good reputation as many of their players also go to Stockport Academy. Our Wanderers rose to the occasion and matched them in every area. We were very unlucky to be beaten 1 – 0 in this hard fought game.
The gale force wind made this more of a kick and run match lacking our usual skilful play.
An outstanding performance by Frankie in midfield in the first half and then in net for the second half was rewarded by our Player of the Match. The Opposition chose Beth for another all round captains performance.
Other points to remember was Izzy who dominated midfield with her non stop tackling. Leah also improves with every match and is now showing good skill and time on the ball.
We’ll beat Poynton next time girls.
The gale force wind made this more of a kick and run match lacking our usual skilful play.
An outstanding performance by Frankie in midfield in the first half and then in net for the second half was rewarded by our Player of the Match. The Opposition chose Beth for another all round captains performance.
Other points to remember was Izzy who dominated midfield with her non stop tackling. Leah also improves with every match and is now showing good skill and time on the ball.
We’ll beat Poynton next time girls.
Woodbank Athletic U11's vs Droylsden Jnrs
It was great to have a full squad of 8 back for this game, and they all played their part in the game against Droylsden. With gale force winds, we had this to our advantage in the first half. However, even though we had the vast majority of the possession we just couldn’t get the opening goal we needed. Anna hooked the ball over the bar from close range, and Emily powered a strong shot onto the cross bar. It was in the final minutes when Emily finally managed to squeeze the ball into the corner to goal to give us a 1-0 lead at half time.
We were concerned that playing into the wind would prove difficult and that the lead was not enough. The girls responded well to this, and Shauna, Rebecca and Chloe in defence comfortably dealt with Droylsden attacks.
We doubled our lead when Isa broke from midfield to score, and she repeated this to make the score 3-0. Isa came close to making this a hatrick, but their goalkeeper saved well.
The opposition player of the match was given to Isa, and ours went to Shauna for another good defensive display. Also, well played Chloe who marked their striker all game very close to our goal. Although she didn’t have much of the ball, or much to do, she remained alert and performed well.
We were concerned that playing into the wind would prove difficult and that the lead was not enough. The girls responded well to this, and Shauna, Rebecca and Chloe in defence comfortably dealt with Droylsden attacks.
We doubled our lead when Isa broke from midfield to score, and she repeated this to make the score 3-0. Isa came close to making this a hatrick, but their goalkeeper saved well.
The opposition player of the match was given to Isa, and ours went to Shauna for another good defensive display. Also, well played Chloe who marked their striker all game very close to our goal. Although she didn’t have much of the ball, or much to do, she remained alert and performed well.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Warriors vs Unicorn Emeralds (League Cup)
Over the last three seasons the Warriors have had some real battles against Unicorn Emeralds but this was one of the best. Unicorn unbeaten in the last three seasons and title winners for the last two were made to look pretty normal.
The match started with some superb tackling and defending from Anna, Megan W and Bronya. Some excellent play by Megan F and Hannah resulted in a shot just saved by the goalie. The ball went loose and Emily executed a superb sideways overhead shot into the bottom corner. One nil to the Warriors! Unicorn were stunned.
A free kick to Unicorn and their Milly scored a stunner. Two minutes later and she scored another long range stunner. Two one to Unicorn at half time.
The second half saw lots of pressure from the Warriors. Bronya fought for every ball and is improving with every match. Megan F played outstanding football with weaving runs and intelligent passing. Emily captained her team and led by example. Megan W and Anna rose to the challenge tackling and closing down every Unicorn player.
Another long distance strike from Milly (she was becoming a real pain in the neck by now – she’s very good really!) and an unlucky last minute goal made it 4 – 1 to Unicorn.
The score didn’t reflect what was the Warriors best team performance of the season.
An outstanding performance by Emily was rewarded with the opposition player of the match. Bronya got my player of the match. Well done girls. Another performance like this will no doubt give us a victory against the likes of Unicorn in future.
The match started with some superb tackling and defending from Anna, Megan W and Bronya. Some excellent play by Megan F and Hannah resulted in a shot just saved by the goalie. The ball went loose and Emily executed a superb sideways overhead shot into the bottom corner. One nil to the Warriors! Unicorn were stunned.
A free kick to Unicorn and their Milly scored a stunner. Two minutes later and she scored another long range stunner. Two one to Unicorn at half time.
The second half saw lots of pressure from the Warriors. Bronya fought for every ball and is improving with every match. Megan F played outstanding football with weaving runs and intelligent passing. Emily captained her team and led by example. Megan W and Anna rose to the challenge tackling and closing down every Unicorn player.
Another long distance strike from Milly (she was becoming a real pain in the neck by now – she’s very good really!) and an unlucky last minute goal made it 4 – 1 to Unicorn.
The score didn’t reflect what was the Warriors best team performance of the season.
An outstanding performance by Emily was rewarded with the opposition player of the match. Bronya got my player of the match. Well done girls. Another performance like this will no doubt give us a victory against the likes of Unicorn in future.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Wanderers v Deans (League Cup)
Our second meeting of the season so far, with one victory under our belt. The only thing on our minds this time was to improve on it.
The game went without an appointed ref, so my thanks to Andy, Becks's dad for a great job looking after the game.
The last time we played Deans it took a good 20 minutes to break their defence, this time it took about 2 minutes, and within 10 minutes we were 3-0 up. There was some fantastic link up play with all the girls, and this made it very difficult for Deans to make a stance. Half time and the score was 5-0.
Second half didn't see as many goals, but the quality of play was still excellent, with Deans putting in a better performance in this half. By the full time whistle the final score was 8-1. A very cool 4 goals coming from Ell, 2 from Jen and 1 each from Beth and Izzie.
My girl of the game had to go to Ell for an all round performance, the opposition award went to Beth. Well done everyone, a great result.
The game went without an appointed ref, so my thanks to Andy, Becks's dad for a great job looking after the game.
The last time we played Deans it took a good 20 minutes to break their defence, this time it took about 2 minutes, and within 10 minutes we were 3-0 up. There was some fantastic link up play with all the girls, and this made it very difficult for Deans to make a stance. Half time and the score was 5-0.
Second half didn't see as many goals, but the quality of play was still excellent, with Deans putting in a better performance in this half. By the full time whistle the final score was 8-1. A very cool 4 goals coming from Ell, 2 from Jen and 1 each from Beth and Izzie.
My girl of the game had to go to Ell for an all round performance, the opposition award went to Beth. Well done everyone, a great result.
Woodbank Athletic U11's vs Sale United
After our last game when we were outnumbered by the opposition, we agreed to make this game a 6 a side match as Sale only had 6 girls. Sale took an early lead, but we battled back into the game and created as many chances as Sale managed. However at half time we were 1-3 down.
We started brightly in the second half and Emily looked as lively up front as ever. It was disappointing to concede another goal, although Emily scored her second of the game, 10 for the season now, to make the score 2-4. She also managed to hit the post twice and crossbar once in a game we could have won.
Although we lost 2-4, Sale are a nice team to play against and I’m sure we will be able to get the better of them later in the season. They gave the player of the match award to Chloe for her tough tackling, and we gave ours to Carly who played in goal. Thankfully, the day finished with success as Bury easily beat Rochdale to make it 5 wins in a row!
We started brightly in the second half and Emily looked as lively up front as ever. It was disappointing to concede another goal, although Emily scored her second of the game, 10 for the season now, to make the score 2-4. She also managed to hit the post twice and crossbar once in a game we could have won.
Although we lost 2-4, Sale are a nice team to play against and I’m sure we will be able to get the better of them later in the season. They gave the player of the match award to Chloe for her tough tackling, and we gave ours to Carly who played in goal. Thankfully, the day finished with success as Bury easily beat Rochdale to make it 5 wins in a row!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Wanderers vs Flixton (League Cup)
Without Captain Beth Bolton and Amy Jennings, our team was down to just seven players and no subs. This did not deter our Wanderers putting up a strong fight.
Eleanor put in a superb display of tackling, running and long distance shooting.
At half time we were 2 – 0 down but had hit the post twice and the cross bar once.
The second half and Izzy quickly scored and the match erupted. Our girls got very physical much to the annoyance of the opposing fans. Leah was outstanding again with
a combination of skilful runs and excellent tackling. Frankie was a rock in goal for the second half. Becks never stopped running and showed all the experience she has gained during her three seasons with Woodbank.
This was not our day. Eleanor and Izzy rained shots at the Flixton net. But to no avail. Flixton grabbed a late goal to secure the match 3 – 1 but that didn’t tell the full story.
They choose Jenny as their opposition player of the match. My player of the match was an easy choice of Eleanor who took her Captains role seriously and constantly posed a theat.
Better luck next time girls.
Eleanor put in a superb display of tackling, running and long distance shooting.
At half time we were 2 – 0 down but had hit the post twice and the cross bar once.
The second half and Izzy quickly scored and the match erupted. Our girls got very physical much to the annoyance of the opposing fans. Leah was outstanding again with
a combination of skilful runs and excellent tackling. Frankie was a rock in goal for the second half. Becks never stopped running and showed all the experience she has gained during her three seasons with Woodbank.
This was not our day. Eleanor and Izzy rained shots at the Flixton net. But to no avail. Flixton grabbed a late goal to secure the match 3 – 1 but that didn’t tell the full story.
They choose Jenny as their opposition player of the match. My player of the match was an easy choice of Eleanor who took her Captains role seriously and constantly posed a theat.
Better luck next time girls.
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