Woodbank v Lytham (12th Jan)

Our 2nd game of the new year, and a tough one. Top of the table clash with Lytham. Our last encounter ended 3-0 to them. We were hoping for a better result this time, and with us being in their backyard this time out, it wasn’t going to be easy.

Paul and myself have seen a vast improvement in the team over the last month or two, and we were hoping that this would become more apparent today.

The weather wasn’t the best, we were practically playing on the beach, and the wind was pretty strong coming in from the sea. 1st half and Lytham had the wind in their favour. That didn’t put us off though, we very quickly got hold of the game and with a move down the right hand side, a cross in from Megan F, and a final touch from Jenny, we were 1-0 up. What a start to the game, and I don’t think Lytham were expecting that.

The wind was picking up and Lytham started to punish us for the early goal, keeping the ball in their half and banging in 3 goals. We didn’t drop our heads and the girls battled on getting a couple of chances, one of which counted. Megan F getting a very valuable goal just before half time. 3-2 and a great way to start the 2nd half with the wind in our favour.

2nd Half, and I think Lytham realised they were not playing the same team they had played earlier in the season, the improvement was apparent. We had the wind behind us, and we were hoping to take advantage of that.

Lytham didn’t let up, and played some good defensive football, their goalkeeper also quick off her line to pick up our through balls. Some way in and Lytham struck again, not the best of things to happen, but again our girls showed good spirit and made some good chances, Hannah doing some good footwork in front of goal, but stopped by the goalie and also an offside decision which was unlucky. Amy also hitting the crossbar again, same as the previous week. One’s going to go in for Amy sooner or later. Time I’m afraid beat us to it, the final whistle and 4-2 end result. We gave them a very good game, hopefully opening their eyes to an improved Woodbank team that is improving all the time. Megan F picked up the opposition vote, and we gave ours to Liv S. All the girls played outstanding, please keep up the good work, you are all playing great football.