This was our local derby against rivals Westbury (formerly Radcliffe Girls). The rivalry goes back over three or four seasons during which we have twice knocked them out of the Seaside Tournament finals to win plates. Also a lot of our girls go to school with each other. You could feel the tension as soon as the match began.
During the first half we have the majority of play only to be denied scoring by some extraordinary goalkeeping by their goalie. Jen had at least three rocket shots saved and Hannah went close with further attempts.
On there only two attacks they managed to score two goals which amazingly left us 2 – 0 down at half time.
The second half was all Woodbank. Attack after attack ended in brilliant saves from the goalie. Meg F worked tirelessly linking superbly with Liv. Any attempts from Westbury were quickly stopped by our strong defence.
Finally a free kick on the left side. Meg F stepped up to hit a ‘Beckham Like’ shot which brought gasps from the supporters. It was going to take something amazing to beat their goalie and this was special.
With new found believe our one sided attacking continued until another shot of brilliance from Ele. Left footed and from distance this as also a goal to savour.
During a frantic last five minutes it was quite unbelievable that we didn’t clinch a winner. Amy (who improves with every game) and Meg F both came so close but it wasn’t to be.
Westbury cried out for the final whistle while we cried for extra time.
Final score 2 – 2. Great game and excellent to watch. Our team gets better and better.
Another amazing come back from 2 – 0 down showed great character. What we want know is to try not to give away a 2 – 0 start to the opposing team eh!!!!
Well done again girls.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Woodbank Warriors v Lytham YMCA
After some hard work from Paul and Dave and our parents in getting the ground and nets ready for this match we were finally ready for our first home match. Thanks Vikki and Sarah for cleaning the toilet block!!
Our visitors were Lytham YMCA who won this league last season.
For the first twenty minutes we looked the more experienced team and at times had them
Pinned into their own half. Shots from Amy and Jenny were well saved. We were also still getting used to the off side rule which prevented us from taking an early lead.
Towards the end of the first half a well organised Lytham managed to break through our defence to strike with two quick goals.
During the second half our Warriors fought hard to pull a goal back with good efforts from Megan F and Emily. The team seemed to be getting used to 11 a side and retained good shape and positioning.
Towards the end of the match Lytham broke again to make it 3 – 0 but this didn’t reflect the true story. Our Warriors are more than capable of beating this team and when we play them again after Christmas and will more experience at 11 a side, I am sure we will see a different game.
Well done girls. Wilpshire nx week at home. Big win eh!!!!
Our visitors were Lytham YMCA who won this league last season.
For the first twenty minutes we looked the more experienced team and at times had them
Pinned into their own half. Shots from Amy and Jenny were well saved. We were also still getting used to the off side rule which prevented us from taking an early lead.
Towards the end of the first half a well organised Lytham managed to break through our defence to strike with two quick goals.
During the second half our Warriors fought hard to pull a goal back with good efforts from Megan F and Emily. The team seemed to be getting used to 11 a side and retained good shape and positioning.
Towards the end of the match Lytham broke again to make it 3 – 0 but this didn’t reflect the true story. Our Warriors are more than capable of beating this team and when we play them again after Christmas and will more experience at 11 a side, I am sure we will see a different game.
Well done girls. Wilpshire nx week at home. Big win eh!!!!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Woodbank Warriors v Wilpshire Wanderers (30th Sept 07)
Our 2nd home game of the season and our 3rd game overall. Another team that we knew little about, looking at their previous results, they hadn't played anyone that we had, so we couldn't tell how good they were.
Shame they turned up with only 10 players, they had 4 or 5 missing due to other commitments. But a result was what we were after so we fielded a full team.
A good positive start from our girls and it wasn't long before we got on the score sheet with a great lob over the goalie from Hannah. It became quite obvious after that, that the game was going to be fairly easy. We had a penalty awarded to us for hand ball and 2 more goals, one which was a stormer from Liv, a volley from a corner kick. half time score 4-0.
2nd half and we swopped Berty out of goal to give her some match play, and she performed well. Overall a good team performance from all the team in the 2nd half with another 4 goals. A hat-trick from Hannah and goals from Em, Megan, Jenny, Liv and Amy. I think that we had a good 85% possession over the 60mins with very little work needed to be done by our defense.
Some fantastic work from Jenny on the right wing earned her the opposition vote and Hannah got the managers vote for a great hatrick.
Westbury at home next Sunday, another must win game.
Well done everyone
Shame they turned up with only 10 players, they had 4 or 5 missing due to other commitments. But a result was what we were after so we fielded a full team.
A good positive start from our girls and it wasn't long before we got on the score sheet with a great lob over the goalie from Hannah. It became quite obvious after that, that the game was going to be fairly easy. We had a penalty awarded to us for hand ball and 2 more goals, one which was a stormer from Liv, a volley from a corner kick. half time score 4-0.
2nd half and we swopped Berty out of goal to give her some match play, and she performed well. Overall a good team performance from all the team in the 2nd half with another 4 goals. A hat-trick from Hannah and goals from Em, Megan, Jenny, Liv and Amy. I think that we had a good 85% possession over the 60mins with very little work needed to be done by our defense.
Some fantastic work from Jenny on the right wing earned her the opposition vote and Hannah got the managers vote for a great hatrick.
Westbury at home next Sunday, another must win game.
Well done everyone
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