Despite the scoreline this was a great performance from the girls against their older and bigger opponents. The u14s dominated for the first five minutes with the u12s wondering whether they would ever get out of their own half. After weathering the storm though, the passing football so much on show this season clicked into place and the u12 started to take more control of the game.
At the back, Cara and Ellie M, ablely assisted by Holly, cleared up most of the threats in front of Rachel in goal, whilst Keira, Ellie R and Lily worked the ball up to Lucy and Olivia up front. Olivia, Keira and Lily were unlucky not to get on the score sheet in the first half.
In the second half however, the older girls showed their strength, taking the lead early in the second half. Two more goals followed but with just five minutes left, the u12s brought on a sub in a last ditch attempt to turn the game around. Looking rather older than an u12 she showed some nice touches including having a shot that nearly put the brave u14 'keeper, who saved it, halfway to Christleton. Looking like she could play at a higher level, she also set up Olivia and Ellie R, who were both unlucky not to score.
The super sub. Don't we know her from somewhere?
The super sub even took a goal kick, which resulted in the charge of light brigade by all other 19 players into the far box in expectation. Route one football at its worst!
Well done to all the u12 and u14 girls for this well fought out friendly. Thanks to David Harker and Chris Rhodes for sharing refereering duties.
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Dates for rest of the season
Wednesday 18 June - Training Christleton Primary School - 5:30 . This will be the last training session of this season.
Thursday 19 June - Mike and Simon will be in the Plough from 7:30 to discuss with parents how they feel this season has gone and our plans for next season. All parents welcome, but we will have another such session on date soon.
Sunday 22 June - Umbro Soccer Sixes Tournament . All parents now have details.
Friday 4 July - Bowling and Pizza evening in Chester. - More details to follow but can all parents confirm availability of their girls to Mike, Simon or Heather.
Saturday 5 July - Waverton Carnival. Presentation of medals to all our players. Time to be confirmed.
