![]() WOMENS 3RD XI - 02/11/2024 VS BROADLAND 1 (H)
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI
DATE: 02/11/2024
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 02/11/2024
HEADLINE: 3 way tie POTM
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 0-0 DRAW
REPORT:
Match Report
On reflection the match against Broadland was pretty even although it felt like we had just dropped two points.
With a strong squad and a guest appearance from Serena our “new on the day” team manager we started with purpose.
At training we had worked on our press and it showed throughout the match as it constantly caused Broadland problems with their hit outs.
We had more chances in front of goal, either from short corners or by our forwards and midfielders constantly making strong runs into the attacking circle. However it wasn’t to going to be our day largely due to Broadland’s GK. Our defence worked tirelessly to defend any Broadland attacks and breathed a huge sigh of relief when a former city player hit the post! Our transfers around the back were working well which exploited Broadland’s gaps and saw us making strong driving runs on a number of occasions.
However the main excitement of the match was counting the number of cards and guessing the colour of them as they were being issued by the umpires to the opposition. We had a player leave the pitch and didn’t come back, a player thought it was acceptable to push one of our younger players, a player constantly not being five on our free hits and slowly but surely they were getting irritated but to our great credit we kept our composure.
It was a good well fought match and although the final score was 0-0 we played and communicated well as a team and showed great resolve throughout the match. There were many positives and we look forward to next weekend when we enter the Dragons Den!
A big shout out to fellow player of the match - Obi and Marie. And of course to our on the day team manager Serena!
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![]() WOMENS 3RD XI - 19/10/2024 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 4 (A)
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI
DATE: 19/10/2024
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 19/10/2024
HEADLINE: A great result for the 3s
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST
VENUE: Harleston Magpies
RESULT: 4-1 WIN
REPORT:
In a first half where Norwich saw the better of the chances we went in at the break 1-0 down against the run of play. This fired the team up and we came out fighting from the off in the second half. The breakthrough came when the defence made a pass from deep to the right wing followed by a pass to Helen for a chip in to level the score. Now on level terms we took control of the second half with the defence keeping it tight at the back allowing midfield to supply the forwards for three more goals. The goal of the game came from Helen to complete her hat-rick, receiving a pass which she lifted into the top left corner leaving the goalie with nowhere to go. Helen also provided a glorious green moment which demonstrated her commitment and determination. While the forwards often get the glory, the defence in this particular game were magnificent, allowing us to control the whole game. Some great interceptions all round allowed the midfield to work their manic. Great end result of a 4-1 win.
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![]() WOMENS 3RD XI - 05/10/2024 VS UEA LADIES 1 (A)
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI
DATE: 05/10/2024
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 05/10/2024
HEADLINE: Tough match for the Mighty 3s
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST
VENUE: UEA
RESULT: 5-0 LOSS
REPORT:
The Mighty 3’s had a tough match against a well drilled and skillfull UEA 1st team yesterday. We started the match brightly, matching our opposition and keeping the defensive door firmly closed, however we found it hard to get the ball out of our half and the pressure was relentless. Jo made some brilliant reaction saves and we successfully defended several short corners and were pleased to find ourselves 1-0 down at half time. The youthful opposition came out strongly in the second half scoring almost immediately on the break. Despite some brilliant defending, we were overrun with UEA always seeming to have an extra player and their goals continued to come. The turn of pace of Helen, the silky skills of Chloe J and the heroics in midfield from Katy gave us glimmers of hope but in the end the opposition were too strong. Final score 0-5… bruised and broken, and a green card in the bag, we came off with our heads held high! Well done team x
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![]() WOMENS 3RD XI - 28/09/2024 VS NORWICH CITY 2 (H)
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI
DATE: 28/09/2024
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 28/09/2024
HEADLINE: Derby day
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 0-1 Loss
REPORT:
The match started with the team against the sun, and the starting play. The team were on the ball from the beginning, making the ball to the do the work and fighting well under the opposition’s pressure. A few minor slip ups saw the beginning of a very defensive stint resulting in 5 defensive short corners, and a lot of shuttle runs from the midfield. The defensive held well until the opposition snuck the ball into the back of the net. The team ploughed on despite the knock, evenly distributing the ball around the pitch with chins held high.
We entered half-time 0-1 down, but morale was high. With some sweets to fuel us back up we were back on the pitch and ready to go with no mercy to give. The attack in us was raring, with a few passes around the back we were distributing the ball left, right and centre with little room for error. With a few shots on goal we were in a winning mindset, goal hungry. Winning a few attacking shorts, kept us in the opponent’s half and the pressure back on them. A last minute short as the final play saw the whole team up ready to score a draw, only stopped by a strong defence.
Overall an excellent performance, and well executed defensive skills from trainings
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Karren Dagless