After a gap of 2 weeks the Foxes assembled for the first of the double header derby games against local rivals (and school chums!), Bristol Ladies Union.
Welcoming Zoe back from international duty, picking up the balls at Ashton Gate in the rain, the Foxes were determined not to repeat last seasons banana skin that had seen defeat in a dead rubber game!
The home side were only one short of a full squad, meaning there would be frequent rotation of the team.The first half was dominated by the Foxes who had the lions share of possession and territory. Some great overlapping wing play set up the first chance that was steered narrowly wide, before 2 trademark Zoe runs were rewarded with goals, the second a pile driver from the edge of the box!
A memorable third was added as Rhiannon burst down the right, taking the ball all the way into the penalty box before planting a cool finish into the bottom corner!
3-0 at the break, and with confidence high the Foxes set about the second half in the same manner as the first.Three more goals were added, a great run and strike by Ella B was followed by a great example of following in by Millie. Following a Sim strike that the away keeper could only palm away, the midfielder was on hand to calmly stoke in the rebound.
Sim was rewarded for hard effort following a great Mara run down the left. The ball was pulled back across the 4 yard line to give the striker a simple tap in!
So a great performance by the whole team with some fine passing and overlapping from the fullbacks!
BLU will no doubt be working on a plan to stop us ahead of the return fixture next week, so there will be no room for complacency!
Captain of the Week: Rhiannon
Girl of the Game : Rhiannon
