Womens 1st XI
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Sat 03 Nov 2018  ·  Premier Division
Old Williamsonians Ladies 1st XI
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Blackheath &  Elthamians H C
Womens 1st XI
Old Williamsonians 1st IX 0 - 1 BEHC 1st IX

Old Williamsonians 1st IX 0 - 1 BEHC 1st IX

Katie Petherbridge5 Nov 2018 - 12:19
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The team battled A2 chaos, amateur dramatics and jetlag to take three points this weekend

Ladies 1st XI played Old Williamsonians 1st XI away on Saturday in a game with plenty of drama but few goals.

After 15 minutes of what felt like sheer panic, BEHC found their happy place and started playing together well.

Despite quick reactions and intense pressure from the opposition, BEHC kept good possession; switching it around the back; working in triangles through the middle; and getting onto the end of passes up front.

A clinical tackle from Kathryn on the left set a counter attack in motion; a quick switch across the middle, straight into the D, before Jenna snatched the goal off a rebounded shot from Grace. Jenna and GK Sarah’s pre-match reaction work paying off.

Both goalkeepers were busier in the second half with Sarah making three cracking saves.

A few attacking short corners were agonisingly close but BEHC kept their cool and, post-match, the team were unanimous in adding them to Monday’s training agenda.

Great communication and positive attitudes from BEHC throughout the game; particularly given the frustrating goal count and some puzzling amateur dramatics.

An enjoyable game though not, we’ve since been told, from the sideline. Coach Jen may never recover from the ‘longest two minutes in history’. Relief all-round as the final whistle blew; not our most glamorous game but happy to take the three points.

Final score 1-0 to BEHC. Next week BEHC welcome BBHC to College Meadow.

MoM: Charlie (mad skills)
DoD: Sue (for taking a tumble while giving arguably the best pass of the game)

Match details

Match date

Sat 03 Nov 2018

Kickoff

12:00

Meet time

11:00

Instructions

White kit

Competition

Premier Division

League position

1
Blackheath & Elthamians Ladies 1s
6
Old Williamsonians Ladies 1st XI
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