Ladies' 1sts win again against Cambridge City 4

The South Ladies 1s didn't have far to travel for an away fixture at St Catz this week, but still had a frantic run-up to the match when the opposition announced a start time half an hour in advance of that we were expecting! So it was a case of getting shirts on, keeper clad and away. It was a marked contrast to the coach-drilled, multi-subbed City 4s team that we were facing.

The first half started with commendable enthusiasm and attacking play from South with goals justifiably following. The first was a testament to sharp reflexes as a rebounded ball was snuck onto the backboard by Tash, lurking on the right post. Not long after, a well timed lay-off from Georgie found Alice near the edge of the circle and she let no time go to waste, slapping it straight past the keeper in a stylish manner. The goal record might have suggested South had all the play, but that wasn't the case: City, encouraged by many and vocal supporters, put in some good attacks but were repeatedly thwarted by the defensive line. Kathryn, playing in defence for the first time this season and a debutante in the 1s, deserves particular mention for hard work and skillful play on the right, earning herself a man of the match nomination. After a slightly frenetic ten minutes of battling mid-field play, South got themselves properly organised and put pressure on the City D once more. Good passing play set Kirsten up for a strong shot on goal, duly finished, so that we were 3-0 up at half time.

Moving into the second half with Kendra injured (not that you'd have noticed) and no extras, South faced a gee'd up City team with some suspiciously good subs. With the knowledge that our keeper Sarah was somewhat inappropriately dressed (expensive new kickers popped off whenever she walked) the South defenders put in a committed performance to maintain a clean sheet. Kirsten deserves particular mention for finding a jet-pack to double back and save a particularly scary, fast piece of break-through play. Ultimately though, South dominated and sustained pressure on the D was rewarded by a goal: an awesome solo performance from Georgie, who weaved through opposition players to the edge of the circle before making space out of nowhere and scoring a straight strike into the back corner.

Another great result for the South ladies. Georgie was awarded Man of the Match for great work in attack and defence but the whole team deserved reward for this result.

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Georgie Hurford
Player of the Match

For tireless defence and an awesome goal