Ladies 2nd XI Match Report
Saffron Walden 3rd XI v Potters Bar Ladies 2nd XI
24 September 2011 | by Esther Strous
On Saturday 24th September the 2011/2012 hockey season began for the ladies 2’s. Although a late game, pushback at 4.30, the team was ready for their first bit of action for the season.
Facing a mixed team of youth and experience from Saffron Walden 3 we were filled with confidence and excitement.
First pushback was taken by the opposition and from that moment both teams were eager to hold onto the ball. It was a tight first half with both teams showing great signs of scoring.
It wasn't till the last few minutes of the half that Potters Bar found some hard work defending numorous short corners with the last attempt finding its way to the back of the box after a deflection off a Saffron Walden player.
Half Time Potters Bar 0 Saffron Walden 1
The second half did not go Potter’s Bar way and we found ourselves defending more than attacking.
First game back symptoms started to show when the legs of Potters Bar players were failing them to chase and attack the Saffron Walden goal.
We did have our great moments of defending and passing and found ourselves in a place to score but nothing would come of those unfortunately.
After another spate of shorts corners which were defended incredibly well by players and goalie alike we managed to keep the score line to 3-0 but again in the last moments another goal found its way into the box.
Great team work by every player on the pitch wearing the Black and Red. A lot was asked of many and heads were kept up and the effort showed all round.
Brilliance at the back in goal by our No 1 saved us all day.
Final Score: Saffron Walden - 4 - 0 Potters Bar
Goal Scorers:
Team: Glynis Chiswell, Michelle Lewis, Charlie Small, Kelly Hutcherson, Katy Francis, Vicky Watts, Jenni Harrington, Anita, Vanessa Porter, Cerys Chiswell, Esther Strous
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