![]() WOMENS 1ST XI - 14/12/2019 VS WISBECH (H)
TEAM: Womens 1st XI
DATE: 14/12/2019
FIXTURE: Womens 1st XI VS 14/12/2019
HEADLINE: NCHC Womens 1s complete convincing 2nd round cup win
LEAGUE: England Hockey Tier 2 Cup - Round 2
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 7-1
REPORT:
NCHC womens 1s welcomed Wisbech to TRF for their 2nd round Tier 2 cup clash. Having had a weeks break since their final league match this side of Christmas City were keen to get on the pitch and were in fine festive spirit.
Trying out a new formation didn’t phase the team as City started out strongly playing how they like to play, moving the ball round the pitch with pace and slick passing. The midfield and forwards worked hard from the whistle keeping constant pressure on Wisbech’s defence. City’s forward line of Oli Williams, Stacey Lee and Krystal Bishop made Wisbech’s keeper work hard as they moved the ball round the D with ease and it wasn’t long before Stacey’s silky skills won a number of short corners.
City’s first goal came after an initial straight strike that was saved by the keeper but came neatly to Suzy Edwards’s waiting stick at the post, textbook finish. City 1-0 up. City continued to pile on the pressure through the hardworking midfield of Alice Gill, Kate Houldey, Rachel Mayne, Jocasta Staines, Lucy Tilbrook, Rachael Phillips and captain Ellie Brine.
City’s defensive unit of Harriet Preston, Suzy Edwards, Hannah Jarvis, Helen Busfield and Mikayla-Mae Glover had little to do with minimal breaks by Wisbech into City’s half with only 1 short corner that was calmly cleared and moved swiftly back up the pitch.
City’s second and third goals came from Krystal ‘goal scoring machine’ Bishop. First a short corner neat deflection from the P spot and then some fantastic work down the line starting from Helen Busfield linking well with Oli and Stacey to Krystal who found the back the net with a stunning over head flick over the keeper. Half time City leading 3-0.
Wisbech started the 2nd half strongly and City made a few defensive errors leading to a goal for Wisbech. City responded with increased pressure and Wisbech D penetration with several short corners being won. City’s fourth goal came from a Stacey Lee strike from the top of the D.
With all the possession City’s 5th goal came from another short corner breakdown that found Jocasta Staines who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right hand corner.
More short corners won by City and another goal from Krystal (scores hat-tricks only) from a very tight angle outside the right post. Last but not least Oli scored City’s 7th and final goal after tirelessly working hard all match. Final score 7-1 to City, onwards and upwards to round 3. See you in the new year!
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![]() WOMENS 3RD XI - 14/12/2019 VS REEPHAM 1 (H)
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI
DATE: 14/12/2019
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 14/12/2019
HEADLINE: A good win
LEAGUE: NORFOLK PREMIER DIVISION
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Taverham
RESULT: 4-2
REPORT:
City played their last match of 2019 on a very cold and windy Saturday morning against Reepham. City got off to a strong start, with an early shot at the left post from Gabby Sharp, which was closely followed by a short corner ending in a goal from Marie Hood. Reepham were putting up a good fight and they soon scored a short corner from a very strong hit.
City went into the second half feeling very optimistic about their chances, however Reepham got an early goal, equalising the score. Despite this, City pulled back, with a goal from Mia Moore, putting City 3-2 up. This was followed by a powerful flick on a penalty stroke from Emma Richardson. City’s strong press meant that Reepham struggled to get in the D, leaving the final score as 4-2 to City. Match report by player of the match Sabina Baker.
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![]() WOMENS 4TH XI - 14/12/2019 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 4 (A)
TEAM: Womens 4th XI
DATE: 14/12/2019
FIXTURE: Womens 4th XI VS 14/12/2019
HEADLINE: City 4s start climbing up!
LEAGUE: NORFOLK PREMIER DIVISION
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Away at Dragons
RESULT: 1-0 to city
REPORT:
We won!
Throughout the game we all played well, working hard. We had numerous attacking short corners, however we struggled to put the ball in the goal. In the second half we scored. Leading to a 1-0 victory.
Very well deserved potm to Kristina Black!
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