A game we needed to win to guarantee finishing fourth in the league, and we were without top scorer Emily. The game began very evenly with both teams attacking and we were the first to strike when Anna’s throw was met by Lauren who was able to force the ball through to Isa in the area and she neatly struck the ball into the goal.
At the other end Shauna and Chloe were defending well, until the Sale striker broke clear and was running straight at our goal and looked certain to score. However, Carly had other ideas and raced off her line and dived bravely at the girls feet. Carly saved the ball with her leg and was struck in the face by the girls knee. She was ok and it was a super save.
Rebecca replaced Carly for the remainder of the first half in goal, and was unfortunate when she was unsighted by the bright sun and Sale equalised making it 1-1 at half time.
In the second half Lauren had chances to restore the lead but shot over and had another effort saved. With Zoe also playing well, Lauren’s cross was nearly finished by Anna. Carly returned into the goal for the final 15 mins and needed to be at her best when a high shot came in and she tipped it over the bar.
The 1-1 result was fair. Lauren was given the opponents player of the match award as she caused problems for Sale throughout the game. I gave my award to Carly. She is our best goalkeeper and today showed how brave she can be combined with the skills needed in goal. Whether we finish fourth or fifth in the league all the girls have done really well and have got better every game. Well done everyone.
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