![]() WOMENS 4TH XI - 02/09/2023 VS NORWICH CITY 5 (H)
TEAM: Womens 4th XI
DATE: 02/09/2023
FIXTURE: Womens 4th XI VS 02/09/2023
HEADLINE: 4s hold on to win in interclub pre-season friendly
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST (NORTH)
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 3-2
REPORT:
Norwich City 4s had their first pre-season friendly against City 5s. Both sides approaching the game with intensity and competitiveness created end to end play and on a scorching afternoon it was exhausting work for both teams. It took a little while for the 4s to settle, but it was the 4s who opened the goal scoring, with some creative work though the middle of the field from Chloe and Amelie, and picked up by Anna Horsley showed skillful play to work through the 5s defence and put away the first goal. In a break of play the 4s moved the ball quickly up the pitch to Summer who was waiting at the far end to put away a fantastic 2nd goal of the game. The third goal was again scored by Summer taking the score to 3-0. The 4s defence of Karen and Jenny broke down play when they could and GK Anna clearing anything which made it through. There were some great moments of play where the 4s midfield linked up well, with Susan, Millie and Frances creating pressure for the 5s. Carey, Sue and Vicki all staying strong and calm coupled with Winnie's speed and movement with the ball the 4s maintained pressure on the 5s for a good portion of the game. However, the 5s continued to battle hard and make the 4s work, using their width the 5s worked the ball beautifully around the back and Lucy Wimhurst scored their first goal. This seemed to spur on the 5s and lift their game, putting continued pressure on the 4s for a short period and following a short corner breakdown, Marie Hood picked up the ball and with a little lift found the corner of the goal just out of reach of the defenders and GK Anna to score the final goal of the game.
A good start for both teams and competitive right to the end. Final score 3-2 to Norwich City 4s.
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![]() WOMENS 5TH XI - 02/09/2023 VS NORWICH CITY 4 (A)
TEAM: Womens 5th XI
DATE: 02/09/2023
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 02/09/2023
HEADLINE: Pre season City clash
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST (NORTH)
VENUE:
RESULT:
REPORT: City 5s faced their first pre season friendly today against club mates in the 4s. It was a scorching afternoon but the play was full on from the start with attacks from both sides through the middle. Anna Horsley scoring a lovely goal from a run through the 5s defence. After lots of pressure at the other end from the 5s, the 4s managed to break away against the run of play and get a high ball up to Summer who scored at the far end. Playing quarters to help with the heat, following the break the 4s played some lovely inter passing from Susan and Amelie and the 5s managed to get another one in the net, again scored by Summer taking the score to 3-0. The 5s kept spreading the ball wide and bringing it around the back, forcing the 4s to move around. The 4s' pressure was coming mostly through the middle and the 5s struggled to get a handle on their close triangle play, managing to get around defenders and applying constant pressure. City 5s, however, never gave up and with continuing movement of play managed to spread the ball wide and back in towards inner Lucy Wimhurst who scored a lovely goal. This spurred the 5s on and there were continued passages of lovely passing play to get the ball in the D, which culminated in gaining a short corner. From the rebound, and after a bit of a scramble in the D, Marie Hood managed to sneak the ball past the keeper into the right hand corner. The game finished at 2-3 but a really good competitive game in the late summer heat.
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Grace Hanworth-Knights
Lucy Walton