![]() WOMENS 1ST XI - 01/09/2021 VS WATTON 1 (H)
TEAM: Womens 1st XI
DATE: 01/09/2021
FIXTURE: Womens 1st XI VS 01/09/2021
HEADLINE: Unbeaten Run Goes On!
LEAGUE: EAST PREMIER DIVISION
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 4-0
REPORT:
The W1s welcomed Watton to TRF for an friendly. With NC winning the majority of midfield battles, a great ball from Ella Gill found Olivia Williams in the D, who smashed a reverse stick strike into the far corner for 1-0.
Moments later with a goal mouth scramble, the ball popped up for Lucy Tilbrook to bat a waist high ball into the back of the net for 2-0.
Watton were awarded a few short corners to put the NC defence under pressure, but the defensive line held firm until half time.
NC immediately won a short corner at the restart and a trade mark far corner goal was scored by Olivia Williams for her second goal and 3-0.
NC held onto possession and found each other with neat passing. Towards the end of the game, Micayla Tootill dispossessed the Watton midfielder, using great skill & determination drove into the D and unleashed an unstoppable shot that pinged out of the backboard for 4-0 and the final score.
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![]() WOMENS 1ST XI - 28/08/2021 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 2 (H)
TEAM: Womens 1st XI
DATE: 28/08/2021
FIXTURE: Womens 1st XI VS 28/08/2021
HEADLINE: Start as you mean to go on.
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 1 NORTH
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: Win 3-1
REPORT:
Norwich City Women’s 1s vs Harleston Magpies 2s at TRF, Saturday 28th August.
This pre-season friendly, was a useful gauge for both teams as they will be facing up against each other this season in East Prem.
A full programme of home matches at TRF as part of Norwich City's Open Day meant lots of supportive spectators for Norwich. The brief spell of rain before play helped to slicken the playing surface before the sun came out for the match.
The team took time to warm up and gel together, weathering strong pressure from Harleston Magpies in the first quarter. The game was played in quarters allowing coach Pies to have good input, and give the team clear advice at regular intervals. Hannah Nunn provided excellent communication from the back. Niamh showed off great stick skills to win City a penalty corner. Jo worked hard in midfield using 3D skills to beat the flat sticks of Harleston Magpies. Flic held a strong position in midfield, pivoting the ball around and giving great distribution. Flic was also one of the goal scorers from a neat short corner routine, showcasing her strength and accuarcy. Play became more flowing throughout the match and the short corner play form Norwich was particularly good. Following Harleston Magpies having a player sent to the half way line for breaking early Captain Ellie Brine made the decision to change the short corner call, and optimised on Magpies reduced numbers in the D with a deft 1-2 seeing the ball punched into the goal by Krystal. Norwich’s third goal also came from a short corner which Stacey made sure found its way into the goal! Unfortunately, the game was called to an early halt a few minutes from full time after a HM player sustained a head injury in their defensive D. Final score was 3-1 to Norwich City with goals from Krystal, Flic and Stacey.
The fixture served its purpose as a challenging preparation for the season ahead, helping Norwich City to improve throughout, demonstrating great teamwork and communication and success from set piece play. Now Norwich will move on to preparing for their next pre-season friendlies versus Watton on 1st September at home, followed by Bury away on the 4th.
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Lucy Tilbrook,Olivia Williams,Olivia Williams,Micayla Tootill
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