The first cup game for Waverton seen them travel some distance to play Wirral Rangers. We turned up at the venue with the cold weather setting in, and a very boggy pitch.
The five girls who played, had an outstanding attitude throughout, with Keira in goal first half, and Emma (who was not hobbling) second half everybody played a huge part in the team.
Waverton shot straight out of the blocks from the whistle, and from the 1st goal never looked like backing down. With Megan keeping it solid at the back, she allowed Emma to get forward and support Ellie Riste and Elia.
The first goal came from Elia, which was a great finish, and from there Waverton continued to push forward and create some great chances. Ellie Riste ran the show, and was a handful for Wirral Rangers, she must of covered every blade of grass on the pitch, and this showed after she neeted four goals, all of which were brilliant. She made runs like George Best, and left the defenders for dead!
Elia also netted three and again were super finishes, and she also never stopped and linked up very well with Ellie. Kiera kept encouraging at the back, and Megan looked very comfortable all game, she made some great runs, supported well, and also bagged a goal, she was unstoppable at the back. Emma played at the back first half with Megan, yet pushed on alot, and her attitude to go attack and defend was excellent, and also scored herself!
At half time Waverton looked very comfortable every outfield player had scored and confidence was high, which then lead us into the second half. Emma went into goal after a brilliant first half at the back with Megan, and Keira stepped outfield straight to action by scoring herself a goal.
Wirral Rangers now started to look more of a threat after the game with some great shots from there man of the match, who had a very powerful strike and forced Emma to make some great saves. Wirral Rangers attitude throughout the game was excellent and the supporters to were very friendly.
Ellie Riste carried on her brilliant first half along with Elia, and between them scored a handful of goals. Kiera also had a great impact coming out of goal and supported the front two well, whilst Megan held her own at the back.
Waverton ran out at 10 - 0 winners and through to the next round! Well Done Girls!
Man of the Match - Ellie Riste
Scored some great goals, and did not stop runing all game! Left her defenders falling over as she skill fully passed them, and no attacker could get close to our goal as she was always there to put a challenge in!
Training - there is not training this Wednesday due to half term
We will update the website with the match details for Saturday later in the week
