Foxes maintain unbeaten run in the rain.
The Foxes travelled to league newcomers Whitchurch, for a lunchtime kick off in the cold driving rain.
On a smallish, but flat, and thankfully, well drained pitch, Mara lost the toss, and the Foxes kicked off the first half into the rain.
It soon became clear that despite their league inexperience the opposition were well drilled and able to pass the ball and looked to get forward whenever possible. Once again, in the early stages, the Foxes were too happy to give their opponent's time on the ball, and needed Lulu, Rhiannon and Amelia to sweep up before the lone Whitchurch striker could react.
Slowly the Foxes started to use the width of the pitch and test the excellent away keeper. With encouragement not to try to walk the ball into the goal, Mara reacted to a parried shot to steer the ball into the corner.
Half time and a slender lead 1-0.
A quick turn around and with the rain on their backs, the Foxes looked a better team in the second half, as Whitchurch tried to push forward, and the Foxes countered. Lulu and Rhiannon drove the ball out from the back, and with the 3 front players getting used to interchanging, the passing improved.
Two goals for Sim, and a further goal for Mara, as well as a host of other chances well dealt with by the opposition goalie meant a deserved reward for the girls, who have often not had the rub of the green in matches so far this season.
4-0 the final result. Good to see Sim back firing and a first clean sheet for Betty. Well done girls!
Next up Bradley Stoke at home, who beat Boco Blues today. Should be a cracker!
Captain of the Week Mara
Girl of the Game Molly (again?!)
Sunday 13 October 2013
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