Y5 Girls Goal Bonanza

The Year 5 Girls got off to the best possible start in their first game at the RGS Arena, the new home of Foxy football. The green and white hoops beat a weakened Bristol Ladies Union side 5-1.
The first half was totally dominated by Westbury, with confidence growing as they quickly adapted to the new playing surface, and we were a couple of goals to the good within the opening 10 minutes. More hard running on the expansive surface particularly from Jodie, Marta, and the ever reliable Captain Kieran, resulted in the Foxes effectively finishing off the tie with a further 2 goals, including a first from a set piece, coolly slotted home by Briony Dale.
After that, the Foxes were able to play around with formations, even sending Ollie Platt up front where she ran tirelessly chasing all causes. At the back Tilly, Anabelle and Imi effectivly blocked out all BLU threats, leaving Conkers with little to do.
The second half was only 5 minutes old when the Foxes went further ahead when Briony was given too much time in the box and scored from close range. The second half showed some great passing and moving from the girls, but credit must be given to the BLUs whose heads didn't drop and who came back stonger as the game progressed. They had been limited to a couple of long range efforts before the excellent Bonkers was beaten by a cruel deflection, as Annie tried to clear. One particularly pleasing aspect of the game was Ellie's great distribution both long and short, invariably finding a Fox.
So a fine performance, and great preparation for next week's away fixture at Ashley Down.
Scorers: Marta, Jodie, Imi, Briony(2). Star Player Captain K.