Match Report: Ladies 4th XI 26th March

Yateley 1-1 Staines

A beautiful sunny afternoon for a game of hockey. After a tough lesson last week the Awesome 4s were determined to prove they can play hockey!! Yateley started strong – lots of talking and great link play from the midfield – Claire Viney finding Jess TS and Jess C out wide putting pressure on the Staines defence and forcing their goalkeeper to make early saves. Mid way through the first half Milly and Gabi linked beautifully down the left wing (see Gabi you can play on the left!) before crossing to a waiting Skelly who popped it past the keeper for 1-0. Staines seemed to wake up at this point and came back fighting but the defence of Foley, Debs, Kerry and Lianne worked hard to keep them at bay until half time.

Yateley started the second half much the way of the first. Youth and experience combining to make Staines defend. A few attacking short corners went unconverted. Mid way through the second half a rogue deflection gave Staines a chance on goal. Tabitha made a couple of great saves but ultimately a messy goal mouth scramble gave the opposition the equalizer. Yateley did not let their heads drop and kept fighting for the winner but unfortunately it was not to be, and the points were shared.

MOM – Claire Viney for being just about everywhere all the time

DOD – Foley for stick throwing skills!