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Match Report – Fakenham Town Ladies v Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves

Sunday 26th November

The football action on Women’s Football East comes from Norfolk Women’s Division One, been a while since I’ve been up to Clipbush Park home of Fakenham Town Ladies to watch them take on Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves.

Fakenham Town Ladies are an established side in the top tier of women’s football in Norfolk. Although finding themselves at the wrong end of the table recently without looking in danger of relegation. Are currently in 8th position with just the one win from their opening 5 league matches. 3 points today would get them comfortably into mid-table in what is once again looking to be a hotly contested league this season.

Wymondham Town Ladies are one of the most ambitious sides in Norfolk winning the Division One title two season’s ago have made the set up into the regional league finishing 3rd in their 1st season. Their success bringing in an influx of players and the formation of a Reserves side last season. Won the Norfolk Women’s Division Three title last season. Jump straight into Division One this season with the county league switching back to a two league format with an influx of new sides all those in Division Two stepped up along with Wymondham a huge jump maybe but counter acted by the fact Wymondham have a number of their former title winning side available for the Reserves and you would expect them to challenge for the top half of the table currently in 6th a win today would put them right amongst the top 4.

The venue for today’s match one of the best available to a women’s side in Norfolk, Fakenham Town Ladies playing at Clipbush Park on the main pitch along side the men’s 1st team. The ground has practice pitches beyond. The main pitch with a small seated stand one side the changing rooms an clubhouse opposite with a bar and hot drinks available. A good sized pitch offering plenty of width. A bright day, but chilly no wind a few clouds around the sun starting to set behind one of the goals. The new hat was needed to protect the ears.

Fakenham Town Ladies starting XI – Chloe Easter, Jennie Codman, Selina Goodrum, Karina Townsend, Jemma Riches, Natalie Wright, Fanny Danskanen, Sophie Anderson, Rochelle Woods, Sam King (C) & Sian Sands. Subs – Maddie Smith.

Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves starting XI – Laura Watson, Gemma Perry, Leanne Smith, Emma Chambers, Mary North, Laura Hammerton (C), Alice Collins, Emily Anderson, Gabby Stone, Sally Hammerton & Eleanor Norton. Subs – Amy Burton & Emily Bullett.

(roll on roll off substitutes)

A change of half at the coin toss with Wymondham opting to have the sun setting behind goal at one end behind their backs, Fakenham to kick off the 1st half wearing Amber coloured shirts with black across the heart and down the left sleeve, black shorts and socks. Wymondham wearing red shirts with black shorts and socks. Keeping the ball at the back Fakenham spread play out to the left Natalie Wright with the threaded pass forwards for Fanny Danskanen to attack down the right, Leanne Smith playing left back for Wymondham gets across the winger to play the ball out for a throw.

Wymondham captain Laura Hammerton gets hold of the ball in the middle of the park plays the ball forwards towards the right of the box with striker Sally Hammerton making to run, Fakenham’s Karina Townsend goes with her putting the tackle in to send the ball away for a throw in the right corner. Winning the ball at the back the pass into midfield finds Jennie Codman taking the ball on sends it forwards looking to play Sian Sands in through the middle, a good starting position from Wymondham goalkeeper Laura Watson sees her kick the ball clear from the edge of her area, not aware the flag was raised for offside.

Good build up play from Fakenham getting players forwards as the ball is carried over half way into the Wymondham half the diagonal pass finds Rochelle Woods in space on the left crosses the ball along the box finding captain Sam King at the top of the D, good control flicking the ball up off the ground to strike on the half volley from 20 yards out sends her effort wide of the far post. A good start from the home side Wymondham hit them on the counter the ball played on for Sally Hammerton moving right side again goalkeeper Chloe Easter moves out to that side of her box to kick the ball clear instead plays it straight to a Wymondham boot 25 yards out central the shot comes in low Wright getting the block in as the defence back pedals to protect the goal.

GOAL! The cleared ball spins out to the left wing coming forwards Gabby Stone plays the cross in early heading into the six yard box is straight onto the head of Sally Hammerton at the far post unchallenged a deft header to loop the ball up back across goal to drop over the line to give the visitors the lead inside the opening 10 minutes 0-1.

Sally Hammerton scores the goal to give Wymondham the early lead.

A positive response from Fakenham straight from the restart the ball at the feet of Wright she carries it forwards from the back over the half way line a great ball forwards sees King giving chase to the ball inside the Wymondham box, the ball defended by Emma Chambers conceding the 1st corner of the game. Wymondham defend the near post the ball played back to the taker the 2nd ball in headed clear.

Emma Chambers winning the ball for Wymondham

Fakenham make a change bringing of Sophie Anderson send on Maddie Smith the change seeing Wright move forwards into a midfield role. Fakenham bring the ball forwards Wright in possession on to Woods moving left her pass on for Sands on the left wing reaching the top of the area whips the cross into the box, Mary North heading clear at the near post for Wymondham. Danskanen wins Fakenham a throw attacking down the right wing the ball put into Wright is fired into the area, a mis-cue from Watson as she goes to kick the ball to safety misses, turns to see the ball race harmlessly wide across her goal.

GOAL! The momentum remains with the home side pushing bodies forwards Wright with a great crossfield pass picking out Woods on the move down the left wing in behind the full back reaching the box strikes the ball her rising shot flying towards goal smashes against the crossbar dropping down into play Watson attempts to catch in with King rushing in the keeper loses it and it drops over the line 1-1.

Wymondham make a change Amy Burton coming on for Emily Anderson. Fakenham pressing the ball well attacking the ball with Sands 25 yards out left side releases a shot looks to be heading well over as she connects but dips very late threatening to drop under the crossbar Watson on her line with a very good claim.

Wymondham’s Gemma Perry

Wymondham look to get the ball forwards into their attackers, out left side Stone wins a corner the ball into the area a good one defended at the near post is cleared out towards the top of the box, met by Eleanor Norton she hits the shot back on the low ball getting through the crowd races wide of the post. A competitive contest especially in the middle of the park, Fakenham having runners willing to go whenever the ball is in their possession.

Wymondham’s Eleanor Norton with Fakenham’s Natalie Wright

Smith on the overlap on the left for Wymondham gets forwards as Laura Hammerton regains possession inside the Fakenham half her pass finding the full back her cross fired in low towards the area is cut out by Selina Goodrum for Fakenham. Woods is fouled 25 yards out a free kick to Fakenham the ball played into the area won by Chambers. Watson soon after claiming at her near post as Sands whips in the cross from the right.

GOAL! Fakenham turn the game around having come back from a goal down now take the ur pushing the lead with 5 minutes left to play in the 1st half. Pushing forwards the home side have Woods on space on the left the pass picking her out she takes the ball on before firing a great cross along the top of the area, runners coming in, Danskanen amongst them far post running onto the ball fires her shot past the keeper to bury the ball into the back of the net 2-1.

Wymondham look for a quick response getting the ball out to Norton out wide left she plays the ball into Sally Hammerton positioned at the top of the area, looking to let the ball run across her body and turn onto the shot is closely marked by Townsend the defender blocking to strike as Hammerton goes to shoot the ball spinning away wide for the throw on the right. Norton with more good work on the left taking her marker on and getting the cross in towards the near post, Easter with a good claim.

Sam King getting hold of the ball for Fakenham Town Ladies

Fakenham continue to press well players attacking the back four pushing the Wymondham defence deeper making it harder for the visitors to get the ball forwards with sufficient numbers to attack when they regain possession. Codman with the ball into the box looking for King cut out by North her clearance cleared by Laura Hammerton before Woods can race onto it 25 yards out. From a throw in deep on the left Codman with the ball whips a vicious ball through the Wymondham six yard box Danskanen arriving far post under challenge from Smith can’t get anything on the ball to deflect it towards goal.

Almost a moment of magic from Woods as the ball comes into her from the midfield position in a central position just inside the Wymondham box brings the ball down on her chest flicks it up with her right foot the spinning strikes the ball on her volley with her left the ball whipped in towards goal curling wide of the right post. Great combination play between Wright, Danskanen and King on the right side the cross fired into the box cleared by Chambers.

Half-time Fakenham Town Ladies 2-1 Wymondham Town Ladies Reserves

An entertaining 1st half at Clipbush Park, Fakenham Town Ladies doing well coming back from conceding an early goal to lead 2-1. Pushing the Wymondham defence deeper with players pushing forwards and limiting chances up the other end. Wymondham not managing to do the same up the other end giving the Fakenham defence time to get into position.

The sun getting lower in the sky the temperature dropping rapidly very chilly now the action resuming with Wymondham kicking off the 2nd half. Intent from the visitors straight away the ball with Sally Hammerton wide right plays the pass in towards the top of the area with Collins breaking forwards from midfield, Townsend stabbing a foot in to take the ball away from her, Norton arriving connects with the cleared ball fires her shot in low wide across the Fakenham goal.

Wymondham captain, Laura Hammerton evades the challenge from Sian Sands as she brings the ball forwards

Receiving the ball from a throw on the left Laura Hammerton takes on the shot from all of 30 yards out her effort flying wide of the target. A strong start to the 2nd half from Wymondham who stayed out on the pitch during half time Fakenham a little slow to get going. Wymondham getting players forwards from midfield to support the attackers, Laura Hammerton and Collins both making good runs.

GOAL! It’s one of these runs that brings about the equalising goal, Laura Hammerton bursting forwards with the ball goes on with her run as the pass finds Sally Hammerton on the right wing she plays the ball forwards on for the midfielder breaking into the box right side she squares the ball across the six yard box for Norton running in with her the no 9 firing the ball home to make it 2-2.

Wymondham’s Eleanor Norton

A change for Wymondham after the goal with Emily Bullett coming on to replace Perry at right back. Fakenham come forwards King running in behind on the right side taking the ball down the line sends the cross in angling towards goal, Watson at her near post take it cleanly. Fakenham keep possession around the Wymondham box eventually winning a corner right side the ball is headed away at the near post dropping to Codman outside the area looks to drag the ball between her legs make room for a shot but closed down gives away the foul.

Wymondham’s Laura Hammerton is fouled as she attempts to hold on the ball on the edge of the area from a throw in. Taking the set-piece herself Hammerton strikes the ball well aiming it low in towards the near post Fakenham have plenty of bodies there the ball skimming off the post however as it is cleared for the corner kick.

GOAL! Collins taking the corner on the left sees her 1st attempt in towards the near post headed behind for another corner the 2nd attempt put into the same area sliced behind for a 3rd corner. From this Wymondham retake the lead the delivery going further towards the top of the area Danskanen getting up highest to head the ball her effort turned towards her own goal, wide of Easter nothing she can do except watch it land in the back of her net unfortunate from the home side Wymondham having started the 2nd half well lead 2-3.

The response is quick in coming from falling a goal behind as it has been from both sides so far in the match, Wright playing the ball into Woods moving clear into space left side a touch inside before sending a 25 yard shot curling in towards goal, aiming top corner the ball whistles past the wrong side of the post.

A high ball played in towards the Wymondham area by Fakenham the visitors struggle to get it away dropping for Woods central 20 yards out her shot is deflected wide for a corner kick on the right, players coming forwards for the set-piece Wymondham clear at the near post the break is on the ball played up field into Sally Hammerton she carries it on has support through the middle from Collins giving her the ball sprints on into the box Collins playing the ball on, Easter comes out well to claim the ball before Hammerton can reach it.

Fakenham from a throw deep on the right King linking up with Danskanen her cross fired in low into the box into Woods’ feet she lays the ball off for Wright coming in her shot his charged down by Chambers, back out to King wide right her cross back in headed away by North.

Stone is hurt after a sliding challenge needs to come off for Wymondham, Perry returning to the action. King picking up the ball from inside the Wymondham half takes it forwards left side taking on three players before unleashing a shot her effort blocked the clearance running straight into Danskanen she sends her shot from 25 yards out over the crossbar. Fakenham make a change Anderson returning to the pitch in place of Woods. King with another run with the ball coming into the Wymondham area from the right this time doesn’t get past Chambers.

Fakenham Town Ladies, Maddie Smith

Goodrum clears the ball for a corner after Easter makes the save with her legs on the edge of her area with Sally Hammerton running in behind the defence played through by Collins. The corner whipped in from the right is almost turned in by the keeper as it comes in near post head high getting a glove on the ball it flashes across the face of goal before being cleared. Up the other end a great starting position from Watson denies King a shooting opportunity as she is put in behind by Wright the keeper launching the ball up field.

More good link up play between Laura and Sally Hammerton the midfielder sending the ball through the centre for the attacker to chase heading towards the box checks her run holding up the and losing her marker shapes to shot outside the box left of the D curling the ball in towards goal, is straight at Easter the goalkeeper plucking the ball out of the air. North on a free-kick for Wymondham inside the centre circle plays a great ball into the area over the defence falling left side gathered by Norton she wraps her foot around the all her cross caught by Easter at her near post. Woods returns to the pitch for Fakenham.

GOAL! King is a willing runner up top for Fakenham and when she gets into full flight a challenge has to be timed well, breaking in behind as the ball is played on towards the area right side Watson comes sliding out brings King down, concern as she goes down inside the box has a troublesome ankle the referee points to the spot a penalty kick awarded Watson shown a yellow card. Anderson comes back on for Fakenham King on her feet limping off. Sands to take the penalty a confident strike hit with plenty of pace rising Watson gets a glove on the ball but can’t stop it sailing into the top corner as Fakenham come back from behind to level for the 2nd time in the match 3-3.

5 minutes of regular time left to play the light starting to fade. The game is a little stretched a few tired legs out there. A long clearance by Smith at the back for Fakenham has Woods running in behind, Watson does well to take the ball safely into her body as she is closed down. Townsend defends well against Norton as the attacker looks to get into the box the ball behind for the corner. Late into stoppage time the ball is played into the area from the left Fakenham successfully defend at the near post the ball behind but no time for another corner as the referee blows the final whistle.

The points are shared the sides drawing 3-3 Fakenham coming back from behind twice to equalise a fair result over all, and entertaining game a good watch for the neutral although I was probably the only one there. An early lead for Wymondham, Fakenham responding well a strong 1st half seeing them overall the deficit to lead 2-1. Started slow 2nd half and Wymondham didn’t came back strongly themselves to get back into the game and then retake the lead only to concede a late penalty and see Fakenham level the scores.

Women’s Football East – Player of the Match

These decisions never get any easier, picking today’s Women’s Football East – Player of the Match good performances all over the pitch in midfield in particular, Laura Hammerton having a good game getting hold of the ball her midfield run in the 2nd half getting Wymondham back on level terms. Also doing a great job in midfield today was Fakenham’s Natalie Wright having started at the back with some good challenges and runs her move into midfield spurred the home side on and from it the momentum turned 1st half so today’s Player of the Match goes to Natalie Wright.

My thanks to both clubs today for helping me out at short notice with the team details, a good game to watch plenty of action as is always the case in Norfolk.

The Round-Up – Essex 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

A busy Sunday across Essex with the action taking place across 4 competitions one league fixture with ties in 3 separate cup competitions.

Essex Women’s Premier Division

In the Essex Women’s Premier Division, Hatfield Peverel Ladies picked up another 3 points away from home to take them 4 points clear at the top of the table travelling to play 5th placed Eastern Avenue. Yasmin Cowley scoring a 15 minute hat-trick in the 1st half to help Hatfield Peverel into a 4-1 lead at half-time Kerry-Anne Stimson with the other goal. Cowley scoring twice more in the 2nd half to take her goals tally to 23 from 8 appearances. Victoria King also scoring in the last 15 minutes to see Hatfield Peverel win the game 7-2. Amara Diamond and Katie Peers with the goal in either half for Eastern Avenue.

Essex Women’s League Cup

One tie in the League Cup this Sunday in the Preliminary Round an all Essex Women’s Division Two clash with Billericay Town Ladies Reserves hosting league leaders Hullbridge Sports Ladies. A narrow 1-0 lead for the visitors in the 1st half a busy 2nd half saw a further 5 goals scored, Joanne Burgoyne and Giulia Francesconi both scoring for Billericay, Hullbridge Sports went on to score 3 more to win the game 4-2 with Christina Fragnito, Karley Hunt, Megan Marney and Broghan Kelly all getting a goal.

Essex Women’s County Cup

3 ties in the 3rd Round of the Essex Women’s County Cup to decide the final 3 spots available in the quarter final draw with, holders C&K Basildon Ladies, Billericay Town Ladies, Writtle Ladies and Brentwood Town Ladies already there receiving a bye to this stage of the competition. Colchester Town Ladies too who have since unfortunately folded.

Harlow Town Ladies match at home to Essex Women’s Premier Division side Lawford Ladies was postponed.

Little Thurrock Dynamos Ladies from ERWFL Division One South were at home in the 3rd Round of the Essex Women’s County Cup taking on Premier Division side Chelmsford City Ladies both sides in excellent form. It was the higher league side that came out on top to reach the quarter finals, goals from Sophie Dowman, Georgia Fraser and Eloise Ives seeing Little Thurrock Dynamos win 3-0.

Essex Women’s Premier Division side Corringham Cosmos were hosting Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies from Division One new to the league this season. Corringham Cosmos with a strong 1st ha;f performance to lead 4-0 went on to win the tie 6-1 to reach the quarter finals. Chloe Sames netting a hat-trick. Rebecca Gallagher getting a brace along with one for Rachel Fleming the goalscorers.

Essex Women’s Trophy

A new format to the Essex Women’s Trophy this season with the sides knocked out of the 1st 2 rounds of the County Cup entering the competition. 7 ties in the 1st Round with Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves receiving a bye to the quarter finals.

Frontiers Ladies won the competition last season were drawn away to local rivals Harlow Town Ladies Reserves in the 1st Round of the Trophy. Leading 1-0 at half-time Frontiers went on to win the tie 3-1 in the 2nd half with Kay Foy, Emma Parker and Sharon Ferguson scoring the goals. Harlow’s goal coming through an unfortunate own goal from Frontiers.

ERWFL Division One North side, Silver End United Ladies were hosting Essex Women’s Division Two side Southend United Ladies in the 1st Round of the Trophy. Goals from Stephanie A’Len and Megan Jiggins seeing the higher league side progress into the quarter finals.

Extra-time was needed to separate Walden Ladies and Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies as the side met in the 1st Round of the Trophy, Walden in Division Two holding their Premier Division opponents 1-1 after 90 minutes Samantha Sunday scoring Walden’s goal. Jo Smeaton scoring for Beacon Hill Rovers she was to find the back of the net again in extra-time to send her side into the quarter finals.

Also progressing to the quarter finals of the Essex Women’s Trophy are Collier Row Tigers, winning at home to fellow Premier Division side Chigwell Ladies. Lauren Bunton, Sarah Finch and Emma Harrison all scoring 2 goals each for the hosts with Daisy Chapman getting one goal in a 7-1 win. Victoria Parker scoring for Chigwell.

A close contest between Leigh Ramblers Ladies and Hutton Ladies with the Essex Women’s Division Two side narrowly beaten by their higher league opponents, the ERWFL Division One South side progressing to the quarter finals with a 3-2 win. Hayley Critchell, Kaitlin Sugg and Laura Allen scoring their goals. Rebecca Dalgarno and Katherine Newton scoring for Leigh Ramblers.

In the final tie to bring you from the 1st Round of the Essex Women’s Trophy it was an all Essex Women’s Division Two clash with Rayleigh Town Ladies hosting Alresford Colne Rangers. Isabelle Wallings captaining Rayleigh Town taking her goals tally to 23 for the season with a brace on Sunday. Holly Gash also scoring for Rayleigh Town to see them advance to the quarter finals courtesy of a 3-1 win. Jasmine Warner with the goal for Alresford.

Hutton Ladies Reserves home match against Waltham Forest Ladies was postponed.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

In Beds & Herts Women’s Division One, league leaders St Albans Ladies dropped their 1st points of the season, as opponents Houghton Athletic Ladies got their 1st point on the board. St Albans at home twice coming from behind to draw the game 2-2 to retain their long unbeaten record in the league. Houghton Athletic playing just their 3rd league game scoring through Ciara Craig and Emily Wilson. St Albans levelling the scores twice in the final 12 minutes through goals from Chloe Reeves and Sophie Lawrence.

The points were also shared between Sharnbrook WFC and Garston Ladies in Division One, drawing 1-1, Emma Butler scoring the goal for hosts Sharnbrook, Jane Hales finding the back of the net for Garston Ladies.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

A comfortable result at home for Garston Ladies 2nd XI at home on Sunday sees the league leaders in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two go 3 points clear at the top of the table. Hosting bottom side Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Blues both Charley Kelsey and Maxine Hotz scored 2 goals each. Leah Crockett, Charlotte Dormer and Holly Jury were also on target in a 7-0 win making it 5 wins from 5 for Garston at the start of the season.

Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires move back up to 4th in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two table with an away win at Hitchin Town Ladies on Sunday, the hosts scoring twice with Emma Chaffey getting both goals, Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires doubled that tally to claim the 3 points with Chemise Huitson scoring a brace, Mandy Mercer and Ellie Burke also scoring the final score 4-2.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

A good weekend for the chasing sides in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three as the leading pair were both beaten. Welwyn Pegasus Azures 100% winning start to the season coming to an end away to Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets who climb up to 3rd in the table with their 4th win of the season. Grace Woodman giving Woburn & Wavendon the lead in the 35th minute. Janiece Allen levelling the scores within a minute of the 2nd half starting. Emily Saunders scoring what would prove to be the winning goal with 20 minutes left to play for Woburn & Wavendon.

Bedford Ladies Development had taken over top spot from Welwyn Pegasus Azures the previous weekend were on the road this Sunday playing Wheathamstead Wanderers Ladies. Jessica Bunnage scored early in the game to give Bedford the lead. Wheathamstead Wanderers came back to level the scores then go on to win the match 2-1, Sophia Pidgeon with both strikes back amongst the goals the win moving Wheathamstead into 4th position also on 12 points with 3rd placed Woburn & Wavendon however they have games in hand on all the sides above them with the gap to the leaders 5 points.

In the other match played in Division Three the winning margin was also 2-1 this time however to the away side with Shefford Town & Campton Ladies travelling to play Bedwell Rangers Ladies on Sunday. Jessica Sullivan scoring in the 8th minute for Bedwell Rangers, Shefford Town & Campton coming back to win the 3 points Sarah King and Michelle Smith with the goals.

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

Two ties outstanding from last weekend in the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup 2nd Round due to Stevenage Ladies and Royston Town Ladies involvement in the FA Women’s Cup. Current holders FAWPL South East Division One side, Stevenage Ladies were away in the 2nd Round taking on Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two side, Evergreen Eagles. In good form with a 4 league gap between the sides Stevenage progressed to the quarter finals with a large winning margin. Captain Donna McGuigan top scoring in the game with 5 goals. Amy Josland scoring a hat-trick there were braces for both Rebecca Scola and Katherine Long with Leah Littlechild and Amy Makewell both getting a goal each in a 14-0 win.

ERWFL Premier Division side, Royston Town Ladies were at home in the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup taking on Beds & Herts Women’s Division One side, Sherrardswood Ladies. Paris Coldicott-Stevens scoring twice for the hosts there were goals too for Francesca Smithers, Rebekah Fisk, Hayley Graham and Becky Shephard in a 6-0 win for Royston Town.

That sees the quarter finals of the Hertfordshire Women County Cup look as follows:-

Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies v Stevenage Ladies

Hitchin Belles v Royston Town Ladies

Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies v Colney Heath Ladies

Evergreen Ladies v St Albans Ladies

these ties will be played over 3 Sundays the 3rd through to the 17th December

The Round-Up – Cambridgeshire 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership

3 games played in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership this Sunday and they saw a whopping 31 goals scored between them! League leaders Netherton United Ladies continued their 100% winning start to the season making it 7 wins from 7 to go 9 points clear at the top of the table. At home to bottom side Park Ladies. Leading 6-2 at half-time Netherton went on to reach double figures in the 2nd half winning 10-2. 4 players all claiming 2 goals each, Jenna Nairn, Alice MacNichol, Sasha Haw and Georgina Parrett. Emily Johnson and Anna Hatcher also getting a goal each.

St Ives Town Ladies move into 2nd spot in the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership with a 4th league win on to 12 points with 2 games in hand on leaders Netherton. St Ives Town were on the road playing Cambridge University Women and brought the 3 points back with them with a massive winning score. Youngster Katherine Speed top scoring in the game with 4 goals, 3 players celebrated hat-tricks, Amy Seymour-Shove, Georgia and Katie Stancombe. With Sasha Smith and Megan Stow both starting on the bench getting on to score a goal each in a 15-0 win.

4th placed March Town United Ladies are now 4 games unbeaten in league and cup at home to ICA Sports Ladies at the weekend. Shannon Shaw moving onto 9 goals for the season with a brace for March Town United. The points shared as ICA Sports scored twice at the other end, Becky Shields and Claire Knibbs the scorers the point lifting ICA Sports up a place into 5th.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North

Ketton Ladies go 3 points clear at the top of the Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship North with a good win over previous leaders Wisbech Town Ladies on Sunday, the sides level on points Ketton travelled to Wisbech having been beaten by them twice this season in the league and cup. A different story this time around Wisbech Town created chances however it was Ketton who converted their’s leading 3-0 at half-time doubled the lead in the 2nd half going on to win 6-1, Leah Hall with a late goal for Wisbech Town. Fran Kavanagh scoring a hat-trick for Ketton, with Estelle Bonnamour getting a brace the other goal scored by Emma Ward.

Wisbech Town Ladies slip to 3rd in the Championship North table as local rivals Wisbech St Mary Ladies move above them into 2nd the only unbeaten side in the league with 4 wins and a draw from their 5 matches played. At home to bottom side Orton Rangers Ladies on Sunday. Eilish Brown scoring a hat-trick in the match. Abi Roach-Smith grabbing a brace, there were goals too for Megan Radcliffe, Ellie Nobbs and Ellena Bennington in an 8-1 victory.

Cambridgeshire Women’s Championship South

Two games played in the Cambridgeshire Championship South this Sunday the top two not in action it was a good weekend all round for St Ives Town Ladies as their new Development side made it 3 wins from 3 at the start of the season to move into 3rd spot in the table. Away to Cambridge Rangers, the sides goalless at half-time St Ives Town went on to open the scoring on the hour Connie Liddiard making it 1-0. 5 minutes later the lead was doubled Emilee Steel getting the goal. Captain Georgia Rebane making it 3-0 with 15 minutes left to play to see the 3 points won.

Isleham United Ladies also climb the Championship South table after the weekends results moving up from 6th to 4th winning the 3 points at home to Burwell Tigers. Amy Ellis, Shona Kelly, Laura Todd, Nicole bailey and Annabelle Marsh all finding the back of the net in a 5-1 win. Vicky Murrell with the goal for Burwell Tigers.

The Round-Up – Suffolk 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

Suffolk Women’s County Cup

County Cup weekend in Suffolk with 8 2nd Round ties scheduled to be played. As it was 2 ties weren’t played. Leiston St Margarets Ladies awarded the home win against Lowestoft Town Ladies who sadly folded a coupe of weeks ago. Holders Ipswich Town Ladies were due to play away to Suffolk Women’s Division side Hadleigh United Ladies currently struggling for numbers the tie was awarded to the away side.

Elsewhere their were some big scores and plenty of goals. It was a close game in the only all Suffolk Women’s Division clash the local derby between East Bergholt United Ladies at home to Brantham Athletic Ladies enjoying a good rivalry already this season twice Brantham came back from behind to see the scores all square at 3-3 come the final whistle the game heading into penalties Brantham coming out on top in the shoot-out winning 4-3 to progress to the quarter finals.

Bacton United Ladies were at home in the 2nd Round of the County Cup taking on Newmarket Town Ladies, the Cambridgeshire Women’s Premiership side coming out on top winning the game 4-0 to advance to the quarter finals, Jordanne Sillitoe netting twice with a goal each for Lauren Deller and Chloe Slater.

Not such good news for Newmarket Town Ladies Reserves side as they were beaten heavily at home by Bungay Town Ladies in the 2nd Round of the County Cup the Norfolk Division One side getting off to a great start goals from Samantha Walker and Emily Leach. Walker going on to score 4 goals in the match with Leach completing a hat-trick too. Selina Rowland also netting 4 times in the game with a goal too for Teo Ille wrapping up a 12-0 win, Bungay Town reaching the quarter finals with ease.

12-0 wasn’t the highest scoreline of the day however as Ipswich Town Ladies Development last season’s Suffolk Women’s Division Champions now plying their trade in the ERWFL Division One North proved too strong for home side Ipswich Athletic Youth Ladies. Goalless for the opening 20 minutes Ipswich Development took the lead in the 22nd minute, Roxanne Middle finding the back of the net. 5 minutes later 2 quickfire goals from Elysia Young and Jennifer Purbrook put Ipswich Development 3-0 up, Taylor Cooke getting in on the goal scoring to make it 4-0. Purbrook with 2 goals in 3 minutes in the final 5 minutes of the half wrapping up her hat-trick. The half-time score 7-0 with Grace Bowman adding a goal in the 44th minute. The goals continued to flow 2nd half Emily Steward introduced at the break had a hat-trick of her own by the 61st minute in between Middle getting her 2nd of the match. Young adding 2 more goals to her tally of 5 for the match, Bowman adding her 2nd in the final 10 minutes 14-0 the final score to see Ipswich Development into the quarter finals.

ERWFL Premier Division side AFC Sudbury Ladies were away to Kirkley & Pakefield FC Ladies in the 2nd Round of the County Cup. Megan Partridge scoring a hat-trick for the visitors the rest of their goals shared out amongst, Charlotte Churchman, Mia Etheridge, new signing Amy Evans, Charlene Roach, Marie Seabrook and Stacey Teager in a 9-0 win over the Norfolk Division Two side.

Ipswich Wanderers Ladies are also through to the quarter finals of the Suffolk Women’s County Cup with a 9-0 home win over Suffolk Women’s Division side, AFC Kesgrave Ladies. Lina Hagib and Laura Tuley both scoring hat-tricks in the game. Jessica Taylor-Allum also scoring a brace with Claire Turnbull also getting a goal.

The Round-Up – Norfolk 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

Norfolk Ladies League Cup

A weekend dedicated to cup football in Norfolk there was one tie played in the Ladies League Cup postponed last Sunday in the 2nd Round, Long Stratton Ladies hosting last season’s beaten finalists Thorpe United Ladies. All the goals coming in the 1st half Thorpe United progressing with a 5-1 victory, Shanice Sutton scoring a hat-trick. There were goals to for Alice Ford and Laura Hedtke. Sophie Rose on target for Long Stratton. A home tie against Fakenham Town Ladies awaits in the quarter finals for Thorpe United.

Norfolk Women’s County Cup

This Sunday saw the 2nd Round of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup being played. 7 ties scheduled with Fakenham Town Ladies receiving a bye through to the quarter finals. As it was 3 sides progressed without kicking a ball all from Norfolk Division One, Aylsham Ladies, North Walsham Angels Ladies and Sprowston Ladies leaving just the 4 matches to be played.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies leading ERWFL Division One North play all of their home County Cup matches at The Walks and had been handed a plum tie against Norwich City Ladies the FAWPL South East Division One side returning to the competition after a 3 season absence. Norwich started brightly however it was King’s Lynn who went on to open the scoring captain Becky Russell putting the ball in from the angle after King’s Lynn had won a corner. Working had as a unit with Norwich trying to find an equaliser King’s Lynn held the narrow advantage heading into half-time.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies, Becky Russell with Norwich’s Paige Shorten

A competitve match viewed by over a hundred spectators King’s Lynn kept Norwich a bay 2nd half then midway through, Tiffany Forshaw was put through on goal into the box riding the challenge from goalkeeper Fiona Coombes sliding in to try and stop her Forshaw controlled the ball on the byline and sent it in across goal to make it 2-0 to the hosts. 15 minutes left and with Norwich chasing a goal Forshaw was in behind once more, Norwich captain Grace Parker diving in from behind to try and stop her bringing the striker down denying a clear goals coring opportunity was sent off. Despite being down to 10 Norwich did pull a goal back with 5 minutes left Vivian Moyo stabbing the ball in after Aimee Durrant’s shot had struck the crossbar. No last minute nerves from King’s Lynn as they held on to win 2-1 to reach the quarter finals.

Wymondham Town Ladies last season’s beaten finalists are also through to the quarter finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup with a comfortable away win against Norfolk Division One side, Stalham Town Ladies on Sunday. The ERWFL Division One North side 2-0 inside the opening 10 minutes thanks to long distance strikes from Alice Ladbrooke and Betty Fretwell. Laura Nicholls rich vein of scoring form continued with her making it 3-0 just past the half hour. Kayleigh Holloway seeing Wymondham into a 4-0 half-time lead. Two goals early in the 2nd half saw Nicholls complete her hat-trick. Leah Newcombe made it 7-0 to Wymondham with 15 minutes left. Nicholls having time to find a 4th goal of the afternoon with 7 minutes left the final score 8-0.

Also reaching the Norfolk Women’s County Cup quarter finals with a comfortable scoreline away from home are Acle United Ladies, the ERWFL Premier Division side taking on Norfolk Division One side Gorleston FC Ladies at Emerald Park on Sunday. Acle starting strongly took the lead in the 14th minute Grace Birchall making it 1-0 to the visitors. Birchall scoring again 7 minutes later her goal quickly followed by a goal for Megan Todd making in 3-0. Lauren Bullard went on to make it 4-0 to Acle on the half hour. Birchall getting her 3rd for her hat-trick in the 38th minute. A 5-0 lead at half-time two early goals 2nd half from captain Rebecca Burton and another for Birchall saw Acle go on to win 7-0.

In the other 2nd Round match played in the Norfolk Women’s County Cup this weekend, it was an all Norfolk Women’s Division Two clash between Bure Valley Wildcats Ladies at home to Freethorpe Ladies. Bure Valley playing the game for a large period with 10 players nevertheless held Freethorpe to a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes the game heading into extra-time the home side finding a winning goal to reach the quarter finals. Carrie Last with the 1st goal for Bure Valley, Abigail Clark with the goal in extra-time. Keira Squires scoring the goal for Freethorpe.

The Round-Up – ERWFL 19/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 19th November

ERWFL Premier Division

A limited fixture list in the ERWFL this weekend with several clubs playing County Cup fixtures. There were 3 games played in the Premier Division. For the 3rd league match in a row league leaders Billericay Town Ladies had to settle for a share of the points this time away to Bedford Ladies. New signing Georgia Box scoring for the 2nd successive match for Billericay. Carissa Kaczorowski scoring her 1st goal of the season for the 1st team netting in the 70th minute for Bedford.

A 3-3 draw is becoming a regular scoreline in the ERWFL Premier Division as it features in The Round-Up for the 3rd week running Billericay with the 1st two this weekend it was the turn of Writtle Ladies at home to AFC Dunstable Ladies. Goals for Courtney Clarke, Leanne Stubbings and Sophie Vale, cancelled out by a brace from Danielle Carty and a goal for Charlene Moreton for Dunstable. The point enough to return Writtle to 2nd position 3 points behind Billericay ahead of Cambridge City Ladies on goal difference.

In the 3rd match played in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday, Essex side Brentwood Town Ladies were hosting Colney Heath Ladies. Marie Barker scoring twice along with a goal for Georgia Holdaway securing a 3-0 win for Brentwood to move them further away from the bottom of the table.

ERWFL Division One North

One game played in the ERWFL Premier Division this Sunday the derby match between Cambridge United WFC Reserves at home to Histon Ladies the 3rd time the pair have met in the league this season the previous two meetings going Histon’s way. It was the away side who took the early lead, Katie Seagrave making it 1-0 to Histon in the 4th minute. Cambridge were quick to respond however levelling the scores in the 8th minute striker Ebony Rule on target. 5 minutes before half-time Seagrave with her 2nd of the game for Histon made it 2-1. Again Cambridge came back this time it was Rule’s turn to score her 2nd of the game 5 minutes into the 2nd half that was how it remained both sides taking away a point enough to return Histon to 3rd position over Wymondham. 4 points from their last 2 games Cambridge pulling clear of the bottom 2.

ERWFL Division One South

An extra-time defeat last weekend in the County Cup for Stevenage Ladies Reserves the ERWFL Division One South leaders returned to league action this Sunday away to the same opponents, Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies looking to return to winning ways and keep up their 100% winning start to the season. Did so comfortably with both Nicole Emmings and Daniela Martucci both scoring a brace along with a goal for Sherrie Evans in a 5-0 win to make it 8 wins from 8 taking their goals scored tally to 45 and keep their goals conceded tally on ZERO!

Match Report – King’s Lynn Town Ladies v Norwich City Ladies

Sunday 19th November

The football action this Sunday comes from The Walks, home of King’s Lynn Town FC, the 2nd Round of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup, with King’s Lynn Town Ladies taking on higher league opponents Norwich City Ladies.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies getting the opportunity to play at The Walks again with all their home county cup ties played there. Football on a high in the town with all 3 King’s Lynn sides currently doing well in their respective leagues. The ladies side making the step up from county to regional league this season are doing fantastically well in the ERWFL Division One North on a great run of form, 4 points clear at the top of the table with just the one defeat so far in the league. A bye in the first round of the County Cup a tough draw and test in the 2nd round taking on Norwich City Ladies playing 2 leagues higher.

Norwich City Ladies return to the County Cup after a 3 season absence the FAWPL South East Division One side previously dominating the County Cup, a leading force in women’s football in Norfolk for a long time. Battling at the wrong end of the table the County Cup a welcome distraction and a chance for Norwich to pursue silverware. The footballing map in Norfolk has changed a little in their absence from the County Cup, 3 potential challengers to their dominance emerging, all 3 plying their trade in the ERWFL, all ambitious, Acle United Ladies, Wymondham Town Ladies and King’s Lynn Town Ladies themselves all wanting to reach the FAWPL themselves.

With the current County Cup holders, Thorpe United Ladies knocked out of the competition in the previous round by Wymondham Town Ladies, the County Cup is there for the taking.

The Walks the venue the large mainstand over looking a large pitch offering plenty of width. Seen plenty of action a little cut up, half the pitch shaded by the mainstand, a chilly but bright afternoon, no wind, great conditions for the match. The cafe open offering hot and cold drinks, with a barbecue outside that would tempt me at half-time.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies starting XI – Bryony Russell-Smith, Vikttorija Burkauskaite, Jessica Evans, Shanice Burch, Albany Hodgson, Charlotte Griffith, Becky Russell (C), Shelley Woods, Tiffany Forshaw, Georgia Reardon & Jade Kelly. Subs – Elle Bocking, Olivia Baker & Michelle Stewart-Sheen.

Norwich City Ladies starting XI – Fiona Coombes, Millie Daviss, Summer Ward, Emily Moerkerk, Grace Parker (C), Sasha Diston, Paige Shorten, Aimee Durrant, Vivian Moyo, Natasha Snelling & Charlotte Broad. Subs – Eliza McDonald & Chelsea Garrett.

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Handshakes before the match.

It’s Norwich to get the match underway playing in their traditional yellow and green kit with King’s Lynn in their home colours, blue shirts with yellow sleeves, yellow shorts and blue socks. Norwich press into the King’s Lynn half, Vivian Moyo a summer signing for Norwich from Norfolk Division One Champion’s, Thorpe United Ladies winning her side a throw deep in the King’s Lynn half the ball worked in towards the top of the area cleared by Kin’g Lynn’s Shanice Burch.

The home side look to play the ball out from the back, Norwich push bodies up pressure the ball, Sasha Diston returning to Norwich after a spell in Suffolk with AFC Sudbury Ladies nips in to win the ball off Albany Hodgson plays the long diagonal pass out to the right with Aimee Durrant on the move looking to get in behind the home defence is fouled as she crosses the ball into the area a free kick awarded to Norwich outside the box, midfielder Paige Shorten on the set piece looks to curl the ball in towards goal puts her effort over the bar.

A good start from Norwich getting players forwards from midfield to support the attackers, Shorten winning the tackle plays the ball into Charlotte Broad ahead of her outside the area wraps her foot around the ball playing it out to the right with Durrant on the move again, just a little early this time the offside flag up against her. King’s Lynn play the ball into captain Becky Russell she lays it forwards for Shelley Woods up the left keeping the ball in play knocks it inside for Jade Kelly up front looking to get into the area left of goal, Norwich’s Emily Moerkerk getting back to slide in to tackle the attacker put the ball behind for the corner.

GOAL! From the resulting corner King’s Lynn take the lead, Russell to play the ball in, initially aimed at Tiffany Forshaw at the near post her attempted flick on is cleared coming straight back to Russell on the left one touch and fires the ball in hard across the face of goal the ball going it at the far post with players diving in, none get a touch the goal is Russell’s, King’s Lynn lead 1-0.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies captain, Becky Russell opens the scoring

The ball won back from the restart Woods is in behind for King’s Lynn taking the ball on into the box left side snatches her shot wide of the near post. Norwich go forwards the pass through the centre into Broad touched out to Moyo left side has support from Summer Ward behind her the left back firing the ball back into the area, Hodgson and Burch close Broad down the ball successfully defended.

A competitive game both sides wanting to use the width of the pitch little time for anyone on the ball. Norwich with Moyo on the ball left side puts the pass inside to Natasha Snelling 20 yards on controls on the turn and strikes the ball towards goal, keeper Bryony Russell-Smith can’t get anything on it as it flies over her head, smashes against the crossbar dropping down into play inside the six yard box right of goal Durrant looks to hit it on the volley buries the ball into the side netting wide.

Norwich make the 1st change of the game, bring off Moyo, send on Chelsea Garrett. Norwich press the ball in midfield, Shorten stealing possession takes the ball on towards the area, will strike the ball from distance given half a chance and can get plenty of power behind the ball too, lining up to shoot top of the area Burch gets across in the nick of time to slide in and deny the chance.

Norwich City Ladies, Paige Shorten

A volleyed clearance from King’s Lynn gives attacker Georgia Reardon a chance to run at the Norwich defence through the centre, Grace Parker, Norwich’s captain at centreback defends well against backtracking towards her area the ball cleared out to Russell on the right, King’s Lynn get plenty into the box as she goes to cross, the ball too close to goal, keeper Fiona Coombes with a solid take at her near post.

Norwich City Ladies, Charlotte Broad

Broad looks to get hold of the ball inside the King’s Lynn half taking it forwards jinks left then right to line up a strike from 25 yards out Burch onrushing closes her down the ball deflected out wide for the throw in, the cross fired into the centre of the six yard box, Russell-Smith with a confident claim being closed down by Snelling. Norwich having more of the ball, King’s Lynn organised at the back not letting anything in behind. Norwich make another change bringing off Millie Daviss at the back bringing on Eliza McDonald.

No advantage in the middle after Shorten is clipped passing the ball on for Snelling through the middle. A good 35 yards out, Durrant to take, a good effort clipped over the King’s Lynn wall on target dipping late just not quite enough a foot over the bar. Diston plays the ball forwards for Garrett in chase in behind the King’s Lynn defence fro once, bearing down on the box, Russell-Smith out of her area to challenge the striker, just about does enough the ball deflected off her legs out to the left into the area Garrett after it and empty goal to aim at if she can reach it, Vikttorija Burkauskaite gets there 1st however for King’s Lynn the right back sliding in to put the ball behind for the corner.

Played in from the left with pace into the six yard box King’s Lynn clear runs straight out for Shorten latching onto the shot 25 yards out the ball is driven in low on target too many legs to get through is deflected wide to safety. Shorten with another long range pop minutes later swerving in the air, Russell-Smith behind the ball spills it behind for the corner kick sent in near post King’s Lynn get it away up field. Broad with another powerful run on the ball through the middle, good defending from Hodgson staying on her shoulder and timing her tackle well.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies, Albany Hodgson

Late into the 1st half King’s Lynn get players forwards the ball with Russell on the right a corner is won the ball played in low towards Forshaw at the near post is once again back to Russell swing the ball into towards the penalty area Parker rises highest to clear for Norwich.

Half-time King’s Lynn Town Ladies 1-0 Norwich City Ladies

An entertaining 1st half with King’s Lynn holding a narrow 1-0 lead over Norwich. The home side with a good 1st half performance to match their higher league opponents. Norwich with more of the ball haven’t been able to carve open the King’s Lynn defence and create many clear cut chances. King’s Lynn not having many themselves the ball hotly contested in the middle, will Norwich find a levelling goal 2nd half or can King’s Lynn build on their lead?

No changes for either side at the start of the 2nd half Norwich out onto the pitch early. The temperature dropping it’s King’s Lynn to get the 2nd 45 underway. A quiet start to the 2nd half Norwich breaking up a King’s Lynn attack go forwards Durrant on the right plays the pass inside to Garrett helps it infield to Broad, Shorten goes beyond her the ball rolled into her path she tries to dink the ball up over the defence for Snelling, instead runs safely through to Russell-Smith. Space for Snelling drifting out to the left side the ball played forwards stands up in the turf preventing her getting on into the box, giving Burkauskaite time to get back on her make the tackle.

Forshaw’s turn to find some room out wide right for King’s Lynn the ball played on by Charlotte Griffith taking it forwards, Forshaw rides the challenge as Diston comes sliding in, keeping her feet the striker pulls the trigger from 20 yards out pulls the ball wide across the face of goal. A counter attack from King’s Lynn from a Norwich throw level with their box the ball sent long for Kelly in space left running towards the box 40 yards out, goalkeeper, Coombes has to come a long way from the ball Kelly goes to lob her, the ball over her bounces harmlessly wide of her goal.

The game getting a little stretched Norwich risking a high line at the back as they look to press the ball higher up the pitch almost presents King’s Lynn with an attacking opportunity the ball won off a deflection in the middle Kelly after it, Ward coming round on the cover making a fantastic tackle to get the ball back to Coombes. Norwich with possession wide right Garrett wins the throw the resulting ball lifted high into the area, drops to Broad lays it on to Garrett, gets her foot over the ball smashes the bouncing ball back in towards goal is taken by Russell-Smith at her near post.

King’s Lynn make their 1st change of the match bringing on Olivia Baker for Reardon, the switch pushing Forshaw into a more advanced role. A free-kick for King’s Lynn a good way out from goal as Russell is fouled. Woods on the ball takes aim for goal the ball on target, Coombes behind it all the way catches on the bounce. A knock to the ankle for Broad the Norwich attacker needing to come off Moyo coming back on.

Shorten on the ball rolls in forwards for Snelling out to Garrett right side knocks the ball forwards looking to attack the box, her tough a little heavy allows Evans to get across her and clear the ball for a throw in. Norwich keep the ball inside the King’s Lynn half comes into Ward on the left the pass forwards for Durrant the winger cutting inside charging for the box the ball knocked forwards deflected off the King’s Lynn defence back to Durrant looks to curl a shot in towards goal, does so only succeeds in picking out Russell-Smith the keeper behind the shot.

Norwich City Ladies, Summer Ward

A throw on the left for Norwich the pass sees Ward breaking in behind the King’s Lynn defence her cross flashed across the six yard box cleared back out to Snelling some 30 yards out strikes the ball sweetly arrowing towards the top corner, Russell-Smith with an excellent save the ball tipped over the bar, corner conceded played in for Moyo at the near post six yards out can’t turn and get a shot away the King’s Lynn defence on her to clear the ball. Norwich with a sustained spell of pressure, King’s Lynn break the ball long for Forshaw right into the box looks to take on the shot plays the ball straight into Coombes’ gloves at her near post.

Durrant’s runs out wide and through the middle are posing a threat for Norwich this time brought down in the middle 35 yards out Durrant on the free kick herself looks to go for goal her strike landing on the roof of the net. Soon after another run from Durrant cutting in from the left sees her brought crashing down by Russell the King’s Lynn captain shown the yellow card. NB (*Russell given final warning by referee not cautioned). A dangerous position 20 yards out from goal Durrant takes sending the ball angling towards the far post Hodgson gets her head on the ball sending it on for the corner which is successfully defended at the near post.

Norwich City Ladies, Aimee Durrant

GOAL! 20 minutes left to play and King’s Lynn double their advantage. Forshaw further forwards now the scorer as she is played in from the left into the box, Coombes comes rushing in to dive at her feet the ball squirming through to the left cries for a penalty but Forshaw riding the challenge stays on her feet retrieves the ball on the byline and keeping her composure lifts the ball in towards goal to make it 2-0.

Tiffany Forshaw doubles the advantage for King’s Lynn Town Ladies

Norwich make a change Broad recovering from her knock returning for Snelling rejoins the attack. Shorten with a brilliant long range pass from halfway picks out Ward on the overlap left side into the corner, Kelly back on her tackles to put the ball behind for the corner.

Red card! Pressing for a goal Norwich committing players forwards leave space at the back Forshaw ready to go when King’s Lynn break up play, Burch with the tackle the ball into the centre helped on to Forshaw right side a yard on Parker bearing down on the area, the defender dives in gets the ball but goes through Forshaw to do so bringing her down, the last defender Moerkerk might have gotten round on the cover but the referee doesn’t think so, Parker is sent off. Russell to take the resulting free kick her effort into the area deflected wide of goal.

15 minutes left King’s Lynn make another change, player manager Michelle Stewart-Sheen coming on for Evans at left back. King’s Lynn working hard as a team to defend giving very little away. Garrett on for Shorten running on ahead of her shoots from 20 yards out a fine save from Russell-Smith low to her right. Russell-Smith is then hurt in an accidentally collision coming out to the edge of her area to claim the ball on her knees, Broad trying to throw herself over the keeper catching her on the side of her face with her knee. Both need a few moments but are okay to continue. Durrant on the right driving with the ball into the box shoots, Russell-Smith close in low to her right pushes the ball behind for the corner kick.

King’s Lynn Town Ladies, Becky Russell with Norwich’s Paige Shorten

GOAL! Norwich have players up from the corner the ball cleared by King’s Lynn is with Durrant right side the shot is fired in with venom across goal skims off the crossbar falling back into play at the far post inside the six yard box, Moyo reacts smartly stabbing the ball over the line before being closed down 2-1. Game on with 5 minutes of normal play left.

A frantic end to the game the ball up either end Kelly placing a wild shot wide across the Norwich area. Broad breaking through the middle for Norwich her 1st touch too heavy allowing Burch the opportunity to get in front of her shield the ball back to Russell-Smith. Snelling on for Daviss returns to the action late on for Norwich as they search for an equaliser. A reckless sliding tackle from Hodgson on Broad sees the defender yellow carded. The free-kick in a dangerous position 30 yards out Shorten to go for goal a tame effort bounces through to the keeper.

Into stoppage time Broad can’t continue, Daviss back on as the visitors press on. King’s Lynn stand firm keeping a good shape Griffith breaking up play looking to get Woods away left side. Coombes gathers sends the ball long knocked on now way through the centre of the King’s Lynn defence, Russell bringing it forwards. The final whistle blows and King’s Lynn celebrate a memorable win.

Full time King’s Lynn Town Ladies 2-1 Norwich City Ladies

2-1 to King’s Lynn Town Ladies at The Walks to go through to the quarter finals of the Norfolk Women’s County Cup. A good performance from start to finish working hard as a team to give little away, press the ball in the middle and time their attacks. Norwich with more of the ball had opportunities to score but found it difficult to find any openings in behind their opponents defence. Was an entertaining game another great showcase for women’s football in Norfolk.

Women’s Football East – Player of the Match

A few contenders for today’s Women’s Football East – Player of the Match, goalkeeper Bryony Russell-Smith with some excellent saves. Shanice Burch at the back and Tiffany Forshaw up top too, but in the end it was a quality performance from King’s Lynn captain Becky Russell from the 1st minute to the last and she is today’s Player of the Match.

Another good game at The Walks, my thanks to both sides for their help again today and best of luck to King’s Lynn Town Ladies in the next round of the County Cup.

The Round-Up – Essex 12/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 12th November

Essex Women’s Premier Division

It is certainly an interesting picture at the top of the Essex Women’s Premier Division an ever changing picture with the lead changing once again and now Chelmsford City Ladies have gotten themselves right amongst the leaders.

Going into the weekend Frontiers Ladies were top of the table were at home on Sunday taking on Corringham Cosmos both sides competing for the Essex Women’s Division One title all the way last season before Frontiers came out on top. Frontiers unbeaten with Corringham winning all 3 of their league games to date was always going to be a competitive match and proved the case, 1-1 at half-time the sides couldn’t be separated both getting another goal 2nd half to share the points with a 2-2 draw, Jill Bartholomew and Kay Foy scoring for Frontiers, Rachel Fleming and Chloe Sams netting the goals for Corringham Cosmos.

The draw from Frontiers sees them drop to 2nd in the table with the two sides who had previously led the way in the Premier Division meeting at the weekend 2nd v 3rd with Hatfield Peveral Ladies taking on Collier Row Tigers, plenty of goal in this fixture a narrow 3-2 lead for the visitors at half-time, an early own goal putting Hatfield into the lead Collier Row Tigers going on to lead 3-1 before Yasmin Cowley pulled it back to 2-3 for Hatfield Peveral in the final minute of the 1st half. Hatfield Peveral with a strong last 20 minutes Victoria King scoring from the penalty spot, Cowley scoring her 2nd of the game with 15 minutes left. Christa Osman adding a 5th goal for Hatfield Peveral in the last 10 minutes with King scoring another from the spot with 3 minutes left to see Hatfield Peveral clinch the 3 points with a 6-4 win. Sarah Finch, Helen Moreira and Emma Harrison with 2 goals one from the penalty spot scoring for Collier Row Tigers.

Two sides looking to muscle in on the title contenders met at the weekend with Lawford Ladies hosting a resurgent Chelmsford City Ladies climbing the Premier Division rapidly with 3 straight league wins a competitive encounter between the sides it was Chelmsford City who came out on top to make it 4 straight wins with a narrow 3-2 result to move into 3rd position in the Premier Division table. Tyler Christou with 2 goals and Jessica Loble the scorers.

Eastern Avenue move up to 5th spot in the Essex Women’s Premier Division with a 7-2 home win over Chigwell Ladies at the weekend. Katie Peers finding the back of the net for 4 goals top scoring in the game. Teliscia Linton scoring a brace and a goal for Hannah Warner securing the 3 points. Hollie Butterworth and Becky Condon scoring for Chigwell.

Beacon Hill Rovers Ladies were on home soil at the weekend taking on Runwell Sports Ladies in the Essex Premier Division, leading 2-0 at half-time, Beacon Hill Rovers went on to add a 3rd go in the 2nd half to win all 3 points, Jo Smeaton moving onto 8 goals for the season scoring twice one from the penalty spot. Anna South also on target.

The points were shared between the bottom 2 in the Essex Premier Division, with Hutton Ladies hosting Harlow Town Ladies Reserves. The visitors holding a narrow 2-1 lead at half-time, Hutton levelling the scores in the 2nd half to see both take home a point. Hayley Knott and Jessica Tuffen scoring for Hutton. Charlotte Bolton and Amber Strows with the 1st half goals for Harlow.

Essex Women’s Division One

Hullbridge Sports Ladies continue to blaze the trail in Essex Women’s Division One making it 7 wins from 7 now with a big away win on Sunday against Chelmsford City Ladies Reserves. Sabrina Campbell scoring 4 goals for Hullbridge in the match the the rest of their goals spread amongst the squad with, Danni Dorrington, Sophie Fraser, Broghan Kelly, Autumn Ranger and Megan Marney all getting a goal in a 9-1 win.

Hullbridge Sports remain 3 points clear at the top of the table as 2nd placed Southend United Ladies keep up the pressure on the leaders with a 6th win of the season at home to Brentwood Town Ladies Reserves on Sunday, Georgia Raby scoring all 4 of their goals 2 in each half in a 4-2 victory. Carla Rose and Chloe Williamson netting the goals from Brentwood.

Also keeping up the pressure on the top two 3 points further back with a game in hand on both sides are Leigh Ramblers Ladies and they gave their goal difference a huge boost with a massive win away to bottom side Waltham Forest Ladies on Sunday. Sasha Vail top scoring in the game getting 5 goals to her name. 3 players grabbing a hat-trick too, Connie Mashford, Rebecca Dalgarno and Rhianna Castle. Abbi Brown, Katherine Newton both getting a brace their was a goal each too for, Chloe Gilligan, Paige White, Olivia Francis and Aimee Skinner in a whopping 22-0 win.

Coming up on the rails chasing to top 3 are Dagenham & Redbridge Ladies another side with games in hand on those above. Won big away to Billericay Town Ladies Reserves on Sunday. With a narrow 1-0 advantage at half-time the floodgates opened 2nd half with Dagenham & Redbridge going on to record an 8-0 win and a 3rd straight win in the league.

A big win for Rayleigh Town Ladies too at the weekend at home sees them climb up to 6th spot in the Essex Women’s Division One table. Taking on Benfleet Villa Ladies, Rayleigh Town were leading 4-0 at half-time before running rampant 2nd half to win 13-1. Their captain Isabelle Wallings getting half that total scoring 7 times to take her goals to 21 for the season from just 7 appearances. Francesca Browne scoring a hat-trick for Rayleigh Town, Eleasha Reeves grabbing two along with a goal for Holly Gash. Lily Bridgeman with the 2nd half strike for Benfleet.

Recovering from a run of 3 straight defeats in the league that had seen them drop down the Essex Women’s Division One table FC Clacton Ladies picked up a point in a 2-2 draw two weeks ago and built on that performance this Sunday with a hat-trick from Charlotte Warren seeing them pick up all 3 points at home to Walden Ladies edging them out 3-2, Abi Head with both of Walden’s goals. Clacton moving back up to 8th in the table.

The Round-Up – Beds & Herts 12/11/17

The Round-Up

Sunday 12th November

Beds & Herts Women’s Division One

One match played in Beds & Herts Women’s Division One this Sunday with Sharnbrook WFC hosting Sherrardswood Ladies. The hosts taking the lead in the 17th minute, Emma Bulter scoring the goal for Sharnbrook, the Bedfordshire side holding on to their single goal advantage until the final 6 minutes, Laurie Marris with her 4th goal of the season levelling the scores and seeing both sides take home a point.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two

One match too in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Two with Letchworth Garden City Eagles hosting 3rd placed Garston Ladies 2nd XI the visitors looking to extend their 100% winning start to 4 games. A competitve match Letchworth scoring twice with goals from Tayla Murray and Natalie Moey, Garston scoring 3 up the other end to win the game and keep their record intact. Eleanor Barton, Lauren Berryman and Charley Kelsey scoring the goals to secure victory the win taking Garston back to the top of the Division Two table.

Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three

New leaders in Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three this weekend with 2nd placed Bedford Ladies Development taking advantage of leaders Welwyn Pegasus Azures not being in action to win and move above them. At home to Bedwell Rangers Ladies. Paige Abraham opened the scoring for Bedford on 10 minutes. A brace from Jessica Bunnage saw Bedford with a 3-0 lead at the break. Maya Sidhu make it 4-0 in the 2nd half netting on 70 minutes with Bunnage going on to complete her hat-trick in the final 5 minutes. Courtney Edwards scoring a late consolation goal for Bedwell Rangers. Bedford winning 5-1.

Woburn & Wavendon Lionesses Clarets move up 2 places in the Beds & Herts Women’s Division Three table with a 3rd win of the season up from 6th to 4th. Away to Shefford Town & Campton Ladies. Charlotte Demmon scoring in the 14th minute for the visitors, Erin Dabbs adding a 2nd goal 2 minutes later. Emily Saunders scoring from the penalty spot for Woburn on the half hour. Alexandra Miller also getting a goal with 5 minutes left to play in the 1st half. 2 more goals coming in the final 3 minutes of the 2nd half Miller with her 2nd of the game before Lauren Revell found the back of the net with 2 minutes left Woburn winning 6-1.

Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup

5 ties from the 2nd Round of this seasons Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup taking place this Sunday. Evergreen Ladies awarded a home win against King’s Langley Youth U17s Belles Girls.

An all Beds & Herts Division One clash in the 2nd Round with table toppers St Albans Ladies hosting Garston Ladies. Sophie Monahan playing her final game for St Albans opening the scoring for the home side. Ellen Slater also scoring in the 1st half. Slater adding her 2nd of the game via the penalty spot on the hour with top scorer Chloe Reeves adding a 4th goal for St Albans late in the match. Garston’s Jane Hales scoring 2 for the visitors, St Albans progress to the quarter finals with a 4-2 win.

Hitching Belles from Beds & Herts Division Two were hosting Division Three side Potters Bar United Ladies in the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup. Leading comfortably 4-0 at half-time Hitchin Belles went on to claim 3 more goals 2nd half winning 7-0 to reach the quarter finals. Charlotte Peters scoring a hat-trick the other 4 goals were shared out with Amy Jack, Chloe Keller, Gemma Smith and Charis Wakefield all getting on the scoresheet.

A big test for Beds & Herts Division Two side, Welwyn Pegasus Sapphires taking on higher league opponents Hemel Hempstead Town Ladies at home in the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup the regional league side given a game however, Sophie Mandel and April Spang scoring for Welwyn Pegasus, it wasn’t quite enough as Hemel Hempstead scored 3 up the other end to progress to the quarter finals.

Two ties from the 2nd Round of the Hertfordshire County Cup featuring sides from the ERWFL. Division One South side Hertford Town Ladies were hosting ERWFL Premier Division side Colney Heath Ladies on Sunday. It was the hosts who took the lead in the match Donna Watts putting Hertford 1-0. Colney Heath came back to level the scores just before half-time Holly Sheridan getting the goal. Sheridan then went on to score another early in the 2nd half to see Colney Heath lead 2-1. couldn’t build on their lead however and Hertford came back to level it at 2-2 with Watts scoring her 2nd of the game. The tie was settled in extra-time, Samantha May sending home a free-kick to put Colney Heath back into the lead and this time they held on for the 3-2 result to reach the quarter finals.

The other all ERWFL tie saw Division One South side Hoddesdon Town Owls Ladies hosting league leaders unbeaten Stevenage Ladies Reserves. Hoddesdon up against a side yet to concede in the league the visitors opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Hoddesdon responded with a quickfire reply to make it 1-1, Hannah Kelly scoring. Stevenage retaking the lead on 20 held onto the advantage until the half-time break. Again Hoddesdon scored pulling it back to 2-2 in the 2nd half, Stevenage though getting up the other end making it 3-2, their goals scored by Hannah Marshall, Rebecca Day and Emily Scofield. For the 3rd time in the match however Hoddesdon brought it back level and at 3-3 after 90 minutes the tie headed into extra-time. Hoddesdon having the better of the 30 period of play going on to score 2 goals to lead 5-3 and held on to win through to the quarter finals of the Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup, Kelly scoring a hat-trick with Kristina O’Connell scoring the other 2 goals.