AFC Waverton 2 - Irby 6
Waverton crashed out of the Wirral Cup, beaten by a full strength Irby side. 6 v 7 was always going to be hard but for the first 15 mins it was all Waverton with Caitlin, Emma and Ellie going close and Elia and Hollie doing really well.
Irby took the lead then added to it before HT with Lily the stand in keeper powerless to prevent them. Lily made a fantastic save before half time.
In the second half Hollie dropped into goal and the home side went to a 1-3-1 formation with Ellie at the back on her own. This paid off as Waverton got 2 goals back the first through Emma and the second from Caitlin.
This was a really good performance and with equal numbers the score might have been very different. It wasn't Irby's fault we only had 6 players but nonetheless Ridgewood Rangers took a different approach when faced with the same situation recently and that was in the interests of the kids. Enjoyment is the prime reason for playing football, not winning at all costs. Rant over.
Thanks to the parents and players for all their help in putting things away after, it is appreciated.
Thanks also to Hollie and Lily who volunteered to go in goal in Lucie's absence. Great saves as well both of you!
MOM - for Waverton Emma Harrison, for Irby Coral Radcliffe. Ref: Matthew Frost.
