![]() WOMENS 6TH XI - 12/10/2024 VS EAST COAST 2 (A)
TEAM: Womens 6th XI
DATE: 12/10/2024
FIXTURE: Womens 6th XI VS 12/10/2024
HEADLINE: Not the result we wanted
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST (NORTH)
VENUE: East Point Academy, Lowestoft
RESULT: 7-4
REPORT:This was a tough match – and the early start, sandy pitch, grey skies and long journey to Lowestoft made if feel tougher. We started in high spirits after an energetic warm up – going two nil ahead in the first ten minutes. Milly Evans scored an impressive first goal with a powerful hit from just within the right side of the D. Lowestoft stopped an almost-certain goal with their feet and City were awarded a penalty flick, deftly netted by Rosie Humphrey. City were buoyant and it felt like a win was on the cards. Then City lost momentum and the match switched tone as Lowestoft (fast, hard hitters who were used to the sandy, slow pitch) scored two goals in quick succession. They began to dominated play and had equalised to 2-2 at half time. The second half saw more Lowestoft goals and City’s heads went down. Player of the match Emily Morton and the defensive unit had a tough job on their hands. Two more goals cheered City up with Rosie cutting through the Lowestoft lines shortly after half time push back and powering the ball past the keeper. Rosie scored again for City, netting the ball just on the line as the keeper almost managed to clear it out. Not the result we would have liked – but lots of positives and lots to learn from.
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Sophie Sidgwick