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WOMENS 2ND XI - 15/01/2022 VS BROADLAND 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 2nd XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 2nd XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: City come from behind for the first time.. 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 6-2W vs Broadland 1s 
 
REPORT: 
This week was a first for City womens 2’s, the first time this season they’ve ever been behind in a game. Broadland took an early lead through a breakaway from our early pressure and were 1-0 up within 10 minutes. This spurred city into action and very soon after a string of short corners were won.  
 
The first converted by Rosie Humphrey after her call of ‘no’ because she was covered by a defender. Emily Francis did not listen and knew she’d pounce into the space in front and calmly placed it there for her to convert. The second Emily Francis slid onto the far post for Lauren Super Speed Lawrie to deflect in! 2-1 within a few minutes.  
 
Great open play continued with some beautiful linking play and quick movement from Emily Leeming, Emma Hewitt and Hanna Hall. Emily Francis picked up the ball and turned her defender, slipped the ball through to Rosie Humphrey to rocket it home. 3-1 at half time. 
 
The defensive unit held strong and transferred the ball calmly around the back, waiting for opportunities to move the ball into space going forwards. The next attack came from great play from Dani Sizer picking out Lucy Walton in space who threaded the ball through to Hanna Hall, forward to Rosie and then to Emma Hewitt who found her space in the D and calmly slotted home. This followed with many more opportunities including great shots from Sophie Bendon, Milly Brown and dedication from Emma Hewitt who got her second goal from pouncing on a rebounded save and putting it away.  
 
Broadland then made a break for it and an interesting decision sadly meant city switched off and a goal slipped through.  
 
Leigh-Ann Worrall and Sally Rose remained strong and in control for the rest of the game with Georgina Barrett in goal being unfazed for the remainder but providing her continued vocal support and guidance.  
 
Georgia Cleveland held strong through the middle and distributed well. A couple of chances later she fed the ball through to Sophie Bendon who fooled the keeper but the ball was stopped on the line for a flick. The Broadland keeper made a good save to keep the tally to 5.  
 
Milly Brown on the other hand wasn’t content with just 5 goals and snuck in on the post to flick a ball past the onrushing keeper. Taking our tally to 6-2 for the game.  

WOMENS 3RD XI - 15/01/2022 VS NORWICH CITY 4 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: NCHC Womens 3's vs NCHC Womens 4's Interclub battle! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 4-1 WIN 
 
REPORT: 
NCHC Womens 3's faced L4's on a cold afternoon at TRF. Determined from the outset to work hard as a unit to put the pressure on the 4's who also came out of the blocks fighting! L3's worked well, passing the ball, intercepting passes and driving forward hard. Good communication and accuracy led to Grace Hanworth -Knights driving into the D and scoring L3's first goal in spectacular style! With renewed gusto L3's pushed forward again with strength with a pass from Hanworth-Knights finding Marie Hood who put the ball firmly at the back of the net. At half time L3's were 2-0 up. 
 
A constructive team discussion led by Captain Claire Snelling had the L3's starting the second half as if the scoreline was 0-0 and maintaining the pressure. L4's had some fantastic runs and opportunities but L3's defence led from the goal mouth by Georgina Barratt maintained a strong back line. 
 
The goals came later in the second half with another smasher from Hanworth-Knights, followed by the L4's Helen Brockington bringing the score to 3-1. A well placed Gabby Sharp tapped a deflection into the bottom left hand corner bringing the final scoreline to 4-1 in the L3's favour. 
 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 15/01/2022 VS UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA 3 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: A strong win 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 4-0 win 
 
REPORT: 
The game today began a fairly even one, with equal intensity from both sides! The UEA were quick on the break but our brilliant defence remained strong, clearing the ball up the pitch allowing the forward line several opportunities to run to goal. This enabled us to score our first goal of the game, Sophie Bush carried the ball up to the D where Millie Wimhurst had positioned herself very well in order to receive it and score. The second goal came soon after, Amy Hinchliffe secured us a short corner which they played advantage to resulting in a goal from Sophie Bush. We ended the half on a high but were sure to enter the second half carrying the mindset that it was ‘0-0’. The midfield and attack managed to create chances which resulted in two lovely goals scored by Marie Hood and Amy Hinchliffe. Everybody put in a great effort and should be very pleased with the win!! 

WOMENS 6TH XI - 15/01/2022 VS NORWICH CITY 7 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 6th XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 6th XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: The 6s Vs 7s Grudge Match 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 5 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 1-0 
 
REPORT: 
 
The 6s played against the 7s at Taverham for the second time this season. Both teams played really well with some good runs from the midfield and great chances at goal. In the 1st half, the 6s had a few chances at goal with strikes from Lousia Rutley, Liz Hollis and Ellis Couzins narrowly missing the goal. There were also a few short corners awarded to the 6s but these were well defended by the 7s. 
 
Towards the end of the first half, 6s had another short corner. A straight strike from Liz Hollis was well defended by Jess (7s GK) but unluckily it fell for Ellis Couzins at the left post. Pulling the ball back to top D Liz had another strike and this time the ball hit a 7s foot before flying into the goal. It was an unlucky goal against the 7s that put the 6s 1 up. 
 
The 2nd half was very evenly matched with both sides having a few chances at goal. It was the strong defensive backbone of Sarah Sandell, Danielle Emerson and Niamh Rushton which prevented 7s from scoring. Towards the end of the match, 6s had a couple more chances but the 7s defended really well denying us the opportunity to score any more goals. 
 
The match ended 1-0 to L6s but both teams played amazingly. 
 

WOMENS 7TH XI - 15/01/2022 VS NORWICH CITY 6 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 7th XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: A Graceful Loss For the Womens 7s  
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 5 NORTH EAST NORTH 
VENUE: Taverham  
RESULT: L 0-1  
 
REPORT: 
A beautiful sunny day for hockey and the 7s got off to a flying start against the womens 6s in the first inter club match for the teams in 2022. With some excellent teamwork the 7s got some great opportunities to score but didn’t manage to convert.  
 
After dominating the first quarter the 6s upped their game meaning the 7s defence worked tirelessly to keep the ball out of their D and let in one goal before the second half. However this didn’t dampen the 7s spirit with them winning several balls and defending some tricky short corners excellently. Some excellent saves were done by goalkeeper Jess Westbury and some great defending by all the defenders. The co-ordination of the 7s and the use of their back passes, great movement, interceptions and excellent marking made it a very even match between the teams and an enjoyable game. The team spirit and positive attitude of the 7s really shone through today and this was very much reflected in the POTM votes.  

WOMENS DEVELOPMENT XI - 15/01/2022 VS WATTON (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens Development XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Womens Development XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: City overcome early setback 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
City started brightly and missed a couple of good opportunities but, were rocked by Wattons first attack which resulted in a short corner from which they scored to give the home team a 1-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.  
 
In the second quarter City started to find their stride with a number of circle penetrations and shortly before the break won a short corner from which Lucy Webster scored to bring the scores level at the half time break. 
 
City took the lead early in the third quarter when Amber Silvester scored from a narrow angle after good work by Milly Evans.  
 
City continued to create further chances into the fourth quarter and finally sealed the game with five minutes remaining when player of the match Lottie Hood had a good passing interchange with Lucy Webster before driving to the top of the circle to unleash a shot into the corner to give a final scoreline of 3-1. 
 
 

MENS 3RD XI - 15/01/2022 VS NORWICH CITY 4 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 15/01/2022 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 15/01/2022 
HEADLINE: Sporting City 3s claim deserved 1-1 draw 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 1-1 
 
REPORT: 
City 3s & 4s both fielded strong line-ups for this inter-club game. The 1st half was played at a high pace with chances for both teams. City 4s started in determined fashion and gained a number of short corners that they were unable to convert, with T.Franks making a number of smart saves. City 3s came back into the game with strong passing and moving in midfield between O.Millett and M.Fretwell. City 3s then came close to taking the leading after a short corner was half cleared to K.Pallister whose run down the line resulted in a cross to C.Crichton, who's shot somehow cleared the crossbar from 2 yards out. An entertaining first-half ended 0-0, with both teams ruing missed chances.  
 
The second half started with controversy when a City 3s short corner stuck by H.Gill was cleared of the line by H.Ingham. However, the umpires gave a penalty flick, despite H.Ingham appearing to clear the shot with his stick. In very sporting fashion S.Black put the subsequent penalty flick wide. City 4s then took the lead after a goal bound shot was deflected to P.Gallop who finished into an empty net from 2 yards. City 3s came back strongly with a number of chances, but were lacking the clinical finishing to make these chances count. With time running out, a scrappy short corner resulted in the ball popping up in the air, with E.Rushton managing to poke the ball home from close range. A competitive match finished 1-all, with a draw probably being a fair result for both teams.