Today the girls were all fired up and out to improve on their disappointing performance of the week before. Even though the team had won, that X-factor was not there, probably due to under-estimating their opponents ability.
Today this was not the case Hemsworth and St Joseph's have had many a battle on the field and both sides are physical and capable of good football.
The fact that our regular goalie was absent proved to be no problem as both Kelly and Georgi rose to the challenge and made some good saves during each half.
Hemsworth settled well into the game threatening St Joseph's time after time, the first goal coming from Tiff who followed up a low strike from Amy which the keeper managed to block in the first instance.
Nicky put her heart and soul into the game and was rewarded with a fabulous long shot from outside the box to take the away team into a 2-0 lead at half time.
A great second half display with 4 more goals being added to the score sheet and some good passes being strung together from all the girls.
A determined Amy recieved the ball at the half way line and ran the ball all the way down the pitch into the net, passing 2 defenders on the way. St Joseph's responded quickly with a fumbled goal, raising the tempo of the game again.
Kelly scored 2 goals, both from corners, one deflecting in off a home player. Chazzie also got on the score sheet as she recieved a short ball from a corner to strike low and hard into the corner of the net.
Well done on a fine, gutsy performance from every team member!!
Shield Semi-Finals next!!
Managers P.O.M. - Charlotte Andrews
U15's - Tingley 2 HMW 1
The girls were determined to play their best and try and get to the semi final of the shield. They started the game with skill, passion and determination. Every player was putting in 110% and things were looking very positive. Tingley seemed quite shocked at how Hemsworth were dominating the game and quickly began bringing on substitutes and reorganising.
Lucy Kenney scored a cracking goal in the first half to put us in the lead. The girls continuing their domination and excellent football into the second half. Hemsworth continued their pursuit with defence excelling and every team member working to their full potential. It was a pleasure to watch, the only negative being the fact that during the second half the referee went from being a fair ref to being very biased. It seemed that he blew for hand balls against Hemsworth every few minutes! Even giving Tingley a penalty. Fortunately the penalty was missed and we could continue! We were feeling very hopeful when another 'hand ball' decision led to Tingley equalising 5 minutes before the final whistle.
The fantastic performance continued into extra time with Tingley managing to break through and score a second goal 4 minutes before the end. The result may have been a loss, however, the girls played the best match of their lives and never gave up!
They should be very proud of themselves and their superb effort! The best result they had against Tingley last season was a loss of 9-1 and they showed this weekend just how much they have grown and developed. Well done girls you should be very proud! I know I am! -Nige
