BGL u13 Westbury Park Foxes 0 v 3 Wotton Rovers

Foxes slip to defeat

The Foxes arrived not really knowing what to expect from a Wotton side that had taken the beginning of the season by storm, after recruiting from the cream of the Gloucester league and development centre over the summer.
More latterly results had faltered, but sadly for the Foxes, it was the ferocious Mr Hyde, rather than the timid Dr Jekyll, that arrived at BAWA. Wotton were at full strength!

With a strong wind behind them, the visitors made most of the early running, forcing a save and hitting the post.
An early injury to Lulu meant a reshuffle, as the Foxes again found themselves on the back foot.
After some adjustment the game started to even out as the Foxes pressed forward, but too often the delayed pass allowed the stout Wotton defence to get organised and clear their lines. With Milly T able to turn on the 'Des Walker' afterburners to outpace the Wotton attack the teams cancelled each other out.
So a tight and pretty even game eventually swung in the oppositions' favour by the Foxes achilles heel - defending the set piece. A corner came in and a Wotton striker was allowed a free run to the 4 year box. With neither defence or goalkeeper claiming the ball it was bundled over the line.

So 0-1 at the break, but the Foxes would have the advantage of the strong wind in the second half.

The Foxes started the second half on the front foot, and enjoyed their best spell of the game enjoying the lions share of territory and possession. Lauren arrived in midfield tasked with playing the ball through the away defence, but before any impact could be made a carbon copy of the first goal put Wotton in charge.
At 2-0 down the Foxes threw caution to the wind and the inevitable sucker punch of a breakaway goal put the result beyond doubt.

So much to work on in training. Zonal or Man to Man, answers on a post card please, but no reason to be down heartened, as the girls gave a great display of tenacity and skill. The league is proving to be exciting and competitive this year and the Foxes are still right in the mix!

Captain of the Week: Lulu

Girl of the Game:  Emily H (with broken finger!)

Sorry, no photos, too much tension!