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U18G - 10/11/2024 VS BEDFORD U18G (A) 
 
TEAM: U18G 
DATE: 10/11/2024 
FIXTURE: U18G VS 10/11/2024 
HEADLINE: Away vs Bedford 
LEAGUE: England Hockey Tier 2 Plate 
VENUE: Bedford Hockey Club 
RESULT: Lost 0-3 
 
REPORT: We travelled the long journey to Bedford with a squad of 15, a mix of age groups in there but all strong players. We have been joined in the U18G by a few Dereham players as they don’t enter this competition and likewise some of our U14s have played for them as we don’t enter. 
 
Captains Niamh and Abby led the warm up and the girls were switched on from the moment the game started. A fast paced and skilful game, both teams attacked hard and defended well. Our GK Sophie (only 13!) made numerous amazing saves and at the other end Grace has several shots go just past the post. Tilly worked the ball well down the right wing, crossing it in and creating chances but Bedford’s GK made a lot of good saves. Chloe eliminated players and passed well, also creating chances for shots. Sophie beat players down the left wing to get shots away and make some great crosses. Alice Br made some great runs down both wings and got the ball into the D for chances to shoot. Carla tackled well and moved the ball on early in the midfield and Lola worked well down the right side of the pitch, making great passes and picking up balls and driving into the D. Abi K’s tireless running and encouragement was a real asset wherever she was on the pitch, never giving up. Around the back we had such a fantastic level of defenders, with Niamh who wins tackles when we can’t see how she can; Abby who is so low and strong (though it’s not that far to get down right haha) came away with the ball many times and distributed well. Sophia moved the ball brilliantly down the sidelines, stepping in and intercepting if it came back ever. Millie B showed her super speed and great tackling across all the positions at the back. Alice Ba read the game well, tackled and won the ball and moved it on well down the wings. Evie had a fantastic game playing in the midfield, controlling and tackling well, with great distribution. 
 
I am so proud of this group of players, with such a huge array of skill and technical ability as well as some great tactical players I feel very lucky to have coached them and I am excited for the next few seasons with them. Many of the squad today are only Year 10 or 11 and Soph in goal, just year 9.  
 
The team were unlucky not to score today and they should come away feeling that they played some great hockey, created chances, worked hard and hopefully enjoyed it too. 
 
Well done everyone and congratulations to Sophie E player of the match!