Our next fixtures returned us to our old stomping ground of Marple, a site that the girls were familiar with, and a game that demonstrated teamwork and determination.
We started the match with Agnes in goal, and while the opposition failed to test her often, she demonstrated calmness and precision when playing out from the back, setting the tone for a composed team performance.
The defensive pairing of Emily and Annabella was rock solid, working seamlessly together to communicate and shut down opposition breaks. Whenever the opposing forwards attempted to breach their lines, they were met with swift tackles and excellent positioning.
In midfield, Seren, Millie, and Ebony were the engine driving the team forward. Seren's relentless energy saw her tracking back to defend and making powerful forward runs, with some superb shots on goal. Ebony likewise peppered the opposition goal with shots, but narrowly missing the target. Millie excelled in transitioning from defence to attack, creating chances and linking up play with precision. Up front, Paige our striker, was a constant threat. Dropping deep when needed, she contributed to build-up play and came agonisingly close to scoring on multiple occasions, her shots whistling inches wide.
The breakthrough came via a handball in the box, resulting in a penalty. Millie stepped up bravely and calmly dispatched the spot-kick into the back of the net, giving the keeper no chance. This was a crucial moment that gave our girls confidence to push forward.
Poppy was introduced to bolster the defence and immediately made her presence felt. Her passing through the midfield opened up opportunities and added stability to the team’s shape. Ava came on for Paige and injected energy into the attack, running the lines tirelessly and creating several chances, though her shots narrowly missed the mark.
The second goal was a moment of chaos and determination. After Ava's shot was saved by the keeper, the ball pinballed around the box, between several players before falling to Millie. With ice-cold composure once again, she unleashed a powerful strike that thundered into the net, leaving the keeper stranded.
Emily donned the gloves for the second half and put in an excellent shift between the sticks, pulling off several crucial saves to keep the opposition at bay. Meanwhile, Agnes showed her versatility by stepping into an outfield role, making a couple of crucial tackles that helped maintain the team’s dominance. Annabella continued her stellar work in defence, staying strong and alert to any danger. The midfield trio of Seren, Ebony, and Poppy kept the pressure on, with Seren running tirelessly and Ebony pushing forward with intent. Poppy made smart runs and helped connect the defence and midfield, ensuring the team maintained control. Ava continued her impactful performance up front, forcing the defence into mistakes and creating more chances.
Seren was a standout performer, earning the honours of Player of the Week for her tireless work rate, tough tackles, and ability to both attack and defend seamlessly. Her all-around effort epitomised our girl’s fighting spirit and determination.
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