Thurrock Ladies
SEVENOAKS 4 1 – 4 THURROCK 1
The game started with T’s applying immediate pressure and this spurred on the ladies to completely believe in themselves. Early pressure resulted in Miriam Nicholls setting up a great goal for captain Tessa Ing to hammer home. The second goal came from set play where Sally Ellis was on hand to pick up from yet another fine shot from Ing.
Despite being behind Sevenoaks came back with force but stirling defence from T’s kept the clean sheet until eventually Sevenoaks broke through and narrowed the deficit. At half-time it was 2-1 and the Ladies galvanised their efforts and started the second half in a dominating mood. Good work between Lou Parrott and Katie Jacks saw Jacks put the Ladies further ahead. Strong leadership from Ing inspired some fine attacking play from Jacks and Alison Bonner. Jacks’ running resulted in yet another fine goal for her.
A great start for the Ladies. On Saturday the Firsts are away at Holcombe
WAPPING 4 3 – 1 THURROCK 2
The Ladies begin this season having lost five of their regulars from the previous season. This is a great opportunity for the ‘youngsters ‘ to make their mark. They were also affected by unavailability.
Sally Taylor making her debut for the club proved how valuable she is going to be by being the lone goal scorer and also putting in a very good performance in defence and supporting her young team mates.
Wapping as usual proved to be a very strong team and the young players all equipped themselves so well. It was however goalkeeper Kerry Dent who was ‘player of the match’ with a performance that belies her young years. Her starring moment was making a spectacular save from a penalty flick.
Despite the scoreline the ladies must take pride in this fine display.
The Seconds are home to Chelmsford 4 on Saturday, 11 am start
LADIES 3 7 – 1 EAST LONDON 2
The 3rds fielded an exceptionally strong team and certainly stamped their mark on this Div 3 game. The Ladies dominated and East London could only stand and marvel at the speed and skill of the team. Kelly Bentley making her debut in goal was a spectator but on the odd occasion East London broke through she proved her worth by clearing the ball with ease. Abbie Pollock and Rebecca Abiona both making their debuts proved that they will be real assets to the Ladies by playing with confidence and making great contributions.
Sally Willett was unstoppable and caused the opposition immense problems and scored an outstanding hat trick. Becky Grant who as usual never stopped running and picking up those fine passes coming from the defence was running circles around their defence and she too scored a hat trick. Emma Grant also got in on the action and added to the scoreline after having helped assist many of the others
A good start to the season and the ladies are feeling confident with their performances.
The Thirds are away to Oakway this Saturday
