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WOMENS 1ST XI - 05/02/2022 VS IPSWICH EAST-SUFFOLK 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 1st XI 
DATE: 05/02/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 1st XI VS 05/02/2022 
HEADLINE: IE-YES WE CAN  
LEAGUE: EAST PREMIER DIVISION 
VENUE: Ipswich School  
RESULT: 6-1 Win 
 
REPORT: 
Norwich City kept their momentum going at the top of the league with a convincing team performance against IES despite taking a threadbare squad of 12 down the A140. 
 
City raced out of the blocks barely allowing IES any time on the ball and were rewarded early in the game, a smart interception from Fongy and strong running from Harriet down the right channel saw the ball being worked around the midfield finding Niamh in space inside the 25, her quick pass found Lucy open inside the circle and her first time slap saw the ball evade the keeper to open the scoring. 
 
City continued to control the game and a great team goal saw a quick interchange between Jo, Sophie and Stacey with the ball again finding Niamh free at the top of the D and her slipped pass to the left gave Oli the opportunity to unleash her trademark disguised slap to the far post which arrowed into the corner of the goal with Stacey shepherding the ball over the line. 
 
From the first short corner of the game a slip right gave Oli the chance to rocket the ball towards the right post finding Krystal sliding in to divert the ball into the goal.  
 
The game saw a lull as City conserved energy but with half-time approaching Hannah Hall made a great defensive block, Hannah Jarvis was quickest to the rebound, her smart thinking sent the ball up the middle and after eliminating a couple of players with her silky skills Sophie passed onwards leaving Stacey and Krystal to play a wall pass around the last defender. Krystal never looked like missing and with her normal guile secured her second of the game. 
 
IES changed tactics after half-time and became more intent to disrupt the free flowing hockey of City. Midway through the scrappy half, City did manage to assert a little more dominance and Oli found herself with time and space on the baseline and her lifted pass to the P spot saw Niamh hit a powerful half-volley past a helpless keeper into the side netting to make the score 5-0. 
 
With the City defence setting up for what they thought was a 16, they were caught out of position by the decision being given the other way and with their first attempt at goal IES pulled a goal back. 
 
City had the last laugh and the final goal as after a couple of last gasp defensive blocks within the circle, the ball fell to Niamh and her mistimed reverse upright shot saw the ball squirm past the keeper and over the line to complete a comprehensive 6-1 win 

WOMENS 2ND XI - 05/02/2022 VS FRAMLINGHAM 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 2nd XI 
DATE: 05/02/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 2nd XI VS 05/02/2022 
HEADLINE: GOALS GOALS GOALS 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: 8-0 Win 
 
REPORT: 
Eager to remain top of the table and add to their goal difference, City played beautiful passing hockey and scored some wonder goals despite having a few key players missing.  
 
From the start, City started on top pressuring the Framlingham defence and peppering the keeper with shots. Off a long corner, Ella Gill took the opportunity to capitalise off Framlingham not setting up quick enough, driving the ball straight into the D and scoring.  
 
The goals seemed to flow at this point with Mia Moore passing a lovely ball through to Sophie Bendon for a first time shot to make it 2-0 to start her tally of goals 
 
City dominated the midfield with Emily Francis and Georgia Cleveland positioning the press and making some expert tackles to stop any Framlingham attack from happening, threading the ball left and right to Danielle Sizer and Lauren Lawrie to drive into the D to win a succession of short corners 
Lucy Walton passed some lovely balls down to Grace Hanworth-Knights and Emma Hewitt who skipped past defenders and had some amazing shots saved by a busy Framlingham goalkeeper 
The defence of Leigh-Ann Worrall, Sally Rose and Lucy Walton stopped crash balls from their 16 to mount more pressure back onto the visiting team and making impressive tackles to stop a counter attack.  
 
After a quick team talk from coach Chris Wardale, the second half resulted in City pressing the away team into their half creating many more chances, with goalkeeper Georgina Barratt even getting a touch in.  
 
In the end four impressive goals from Sophie Bendon (player of the match) , a creative hat trick from Grace Hanworth-Knights, and a strike from Ella Gill finished the score 8-0 to the home team. 
 
 

WOMENS 3RD XI - 05/02/2022 VS UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 05/02/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 05/02/2022 
HEADLINE: A scrambling battle... 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: WIN 5-3 
 
REPORT: 
L3’s took on UEA 2’s at TRF on the 5th Feb. Ready for a tough game after drawing with them at the beginning of the season, and aware they needed the win L3’s came out fighting from the whistle. A strong squad communicated well throughout the first quarter with the first goal coming from a solid attack and finished cleanly by Hollie Joyce. UEA fought back and managed to scramble a ball into the back of the net to bring the scoreline even. Straight back to it a strong attack and clean passing allowed Ellie Alderton to place the ball firmly in the left hand corner. Another great attack allowed Emily Greenway to pick a perfect angle to crack the ball past the UEA keeper. 
The second half saw the L3’s losing some formation and conceding twice, however both of those were punctuated by goals from Gabby Sharp and Hollie Joyce bringing the final score to 5-3. A well worked and well deserved win for the Womens 3’s 
 

WOMENS 6TH XI - 05/02/2022 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 7 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 6th XI 
DATE: 05/02/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 6th XI VS 05/02/2022 
HEADLINE: A Fight For 1st Place  
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 5 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 2-1 
 
REPORT: 
 
City fought Dragons 7s for 1st place in the league at TRF. Both teams were filled with experienced players, and even before the game started, City knew that it was going to be a tough match. 
 
The first half started well with some good runs through the midfield and some strong attacks towards the Dragon's goal. However, the Dragon's were just as good making some dangerous runs towards the City goal, putting our GK Jo under pressure. Luckily for City Sarah Sandel proved just how much of an amazing defender she is, saving a ball right on the line. Towards the end of the first half Dragons were awarded a short corner. The strong City defenders managed to save the first attack but unfortunately could not stop the rebound. Just before the half time whistle, Dragons were up 0-1. 
 
Over the halftime break City put their heads together and listened to the wise words of their coach Ali. This was the first time City were losing in a game this season, but despite this, all the players came back harder after the break. 
 
City started the 2nd half well, avoiding the strong dragon defence with some good passing. Shortly into the 1st half City were awarded a short corner. Liz injected the ball to Ellis at top D who pulled the ball right to avoid the first runner. The first shot on goal was deflected by a Dragons stick, but the ball then fell to Liz at the left post. With full composure, Liz managed to scoop the ball over the keeper into the top right-hand corner of the goal. City were now equalised 1-1. 
 
Dragons continued to attack the City goal but having reorganised their defence during the halftime break City managed to keep them from having any shots at goal. Keeping up the momentum from their goal Lauren had an amazing run down the lefthand side of the pitch towards the Dragon's goal. She brilliantly managed to avoid the majority of the Dragon's defence and slide the ball perfectly to Liz who had another shot on goal. Unfortunately, this shot went just wide of the goal, but Alice Brown was in an amazing position to deflect the ball skillfully into the goal from the right post. City were so excited to take the lead making the score 2-1. 
 
For the rest of the game City mainly defended not giving the Dragons any more chances to attack the City goal. When the final whistle blew City couldn't believe it and were ecstatic that they had won, solidifying their place at top of the table. POTM went to Sarah for her amazing defending to keep City in the game.  
 
 
 

MENS 4TH XI - 05/02/2022 VS NORTH NORFOLK 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 4th XI 
DATE: 05/02/2022 
FIXTURE: Mens 4th XI VS 05/02/2022 
HEADLINE: Sheringhistambul 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Sherringham High School 
RESULT: North Norfolk 1’s 4 - 4 NCHC 4’s 
 
REPORT: 
Man of the match: Charlie Entwistle  
 
Arguably one of the best games of hockey the 4th xi will be involved in this season , having travelled to north Norfolk on a bare eleven in the windy weather. The start was far from ideal going down in the first minute through a big aerial, and then a general lack of gear change and some good hockey from north Norfolk left them going in at half time 4-0 up. Following a rallying team talk from the skipper, the 4s started to claw their way back into the game with Some good play. Following goals from Charlie Entwistle and Duncan Harris, Dan Jeffers grabbed the equaliser and the 4s were able to hang onto the win thanks to some stoic teamwork. A frankly brilliant comeback.