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The Under-11 Blues
travelled to Smallford to play the Harvesters today, on what must have
been the wettest day so far this year.
The first half begun at a
good pace and within seconds we saw Georgia Miller and Chloe Smith
combine well, but Chloe’s touch was saved by the keeper. After
about half a dozen missed opportunities the first goal was skillfully
tapped in by Georgia Miller.
Shortly after, another
good run was made from midfield and it was a Lulu Fox killer strike that
made it into the top left hand corner to double the score. The girls
team work saw them dominated the game and Loren Humphrey put in some
brilliant challenges that kept the Harvesters out.
Jemma McCarthy got
stuck in at every opportunity and made some excellent passes to her team
mates. Abigail Barrett and Lulu Fox interchanged well in midfield
and with some fine build up play Lulu got onto a through ball which she
struck low into the bottom corner of the net to make it 3-0.
More shaving of the
goal posts followed and just before the half time whistle blew Abigail
put in a great pass to Georgia, who struck it into the back of the net
to make it four.
Half time begun and
the heavens opened, but despite this the girls didn’t let it affect
their performance and they still continued to dominate the game.
The Harvesters put up
a good battle and they did get a couple of chances on goal, but it just
wasn’t strong enough to beat our No1 Naomi Coulson, who was as always
magnificent in goal. Loren and Jemma were solid at the back and closed
the Harvesters down at every opportunity.
Eight minutes into the
second half, Chloe and Jemma skillfully passed and moved down the wing
together leaving their opponents standing. Chloe put in a
brilliant high ball across the goal mouth, where it was met by Abigail
who lunged forward for a superb header making it 5-0.
It was Lulu Fox who
smashed home the next goal after running rings around her marker.
And the rain was
really beginning to fall.
More fine build up of
play was rewarded by another of Lulu Fox’s rocket goals smashing into
the back of the net to make the final score 8-0.
Abigail Barrett made
her debut today and grabbed herself a fantastic header, while Georgia
Miller got herself a well deserved hat trick and Lulu Fox bagged four
great goals. Chloe Smith was a great provider today and proved to be a
valuable team member. Loren Humphreys and Jemma McCarthy were
outstanding in defence today and both girls played some great football
combining well with their team mates. Naomi Coulson as always was a
rock in goal with only a minimal amount of mud to her knees, unlike the
home keeper who was coated head to foot but played well to keep the
score in single figures.
Both teams gave a good
performance today and despite the appalling weather the game was played
in great spirits.
Well done girls
another good win.
ALYSON SMITH |
