21/11/09- U13s 2 Perrywoods 3 (Cup)

posted 21 Nov 2009 22:22 by Dan Hearnden   [ updated 21 Nov 2009 22:55 ]
Leafield began the first half with ten players and no recognised keeper yet again.  Carly Evans deputised in goal for the first half and did a fantastic job making several very good saves, unfortunately she could do nothing about either of Perrywoods goals as they raced into a 2-0 lead and had the better of the first half.  With the arrival of an 11th player at half time Leafield came out fighting and took the game to Perrywoods in a bid to stay in the cup competition.  Natalie Walsh and Demi Walker always looked dangerous going forward and it was Walsh who got Leafield right back into the game with a good strike that the keeper misjudged to nestle in the corner of the net.  Leafield continued to push forward and were defending well with Holly Murfin, Hannah Stanyer, Emily O'Connor and Nicola Clifford all working hard to limit attacks.
Leafield finally got the equaliser they were searching for with a great move and finish by Natalaie Walsh, with both Kelly Easthope and Demi Walker once again being key in the build up to the goal.  Walker and Easthope both had chances to put Leafield ahead but it wasn't to be as a Perrywoods player was given too much time and respect to dribble the ball through players and finish from 6 yards out.  Leafield pressed hard but couldn't find the equaliser.  A disappointing result considering the fight back and spirit shown in the second half.