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LADIES 5TH XI - 01/04/2017 VS BRECKLAND (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 01/04/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 01/04/2017 
HEADLINE: "These Girls Can" 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 3-1 WIN 
 
REPORT: 
Great end to the season a 3-1 win against Breckland away at Watton. 
The team commenced the game a bit too relaxed knowing that they had already won the league and gained there well earned promotion. So relaxed that at one point Summer was caught practicing her yoga in the goal mouth to stretch out her creaky back. Norwich put great pressure on the Breckland defence but just couldn't find the goal! Breckland had a one off break away and scored. Half time 1-0 to Breckland. A stern half time talk by the captain and experienced player Bev Cushion got the team into second gear, the corners started flowing and Fiona Spencer scored a straight strike. Carolyn lumley joined the score sheet making it 2-1. Relief swept over the team as another corner slipped left to Bev Cushion and then finally edged in by Charlotte Gundry found the goal. 
City held onto their 3-1 win finally playing some decent hockey looking like the team we all know. 
This team so deserve their promotion, what a great season 56 points in the bag only two losses and one draw. The whole squad should be so proud of their achievements. Go for it womens 5's in division one!!  
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 04/03/2017 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 6 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 04/03/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 04/03/2017 
HEADLINE: Back to their winning ways 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Harleston 
RESULT: 4-1 
 
REPORT: Norwich went out all guns blazing. The first 10 minutes saw Norwich press hard & it wasn't long before they were awarded a short. Ali stepped up to the mark & just like last week fired the ball straight into the back of the net. Ellie again had some great runs down the line. The next goal scored by Kitty came from a strong run from a Ellie weaving passed several players leaving a one on one with the goalie, instead of trying to score she played a great pass across the goal to Kitty making the first half end 2-0. Second half Norwich stayed strong. Harleston had a break & unfortunately Ali tried to show her football skills just inside the D which gave away a short corner. Norwich thought they would try a new tactic which left the right goal post open allowing Harleston to score. This didn't deter Norwich & again a great run from Ellie saw her score closely followed by another by Kitty from a deflection of a Harleston defender. Final score 4-1. Well done everyone, great team work. 
Player of the match Ellie Hobden 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 25/02/2017 VS EVERGREENS 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 25/02/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 25/02/2017 
HEADLINE: Fighting till the end! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: 1-1 
 
REPORT:Firstly, welcome back to Karen. This was her first match in 12 week after a nasty finger injury but as expected she played as though she hadn't even been away! Also, thank you to Fran and Jane from the 6s who both worked tirelessly and fitted right in.  
 
With a few players in new positions this week it took City a while to settle into the game and find their feet. During the first half City had the majority of the possession and were unlucky not to convert one of their many short corners. Credit goes to the Evergreens keeper who made numerous saves which kept her team in the game. Disappointingly for City there was no score at half time.  
 
After the break City frustrated the opposition and put a lot of pressure on one of their key players by marking her out of the game. Everything seemed to be going in City’s favour until a break from Evergreens down the right resulted in their pass across D being converted. 1 – 0 to Evergreens. City continued to pile on the pressure for the remaining 20 minutes but nothing seemed to be working. Evergreens were happy to see the time tick by and with one minute remaining it seemed like it might all be over. However, with the last play in normal time City managed to win a short corner – this was their chance! The pressure was immense and all the City players were surrounding the D. The strike at the keeper was again saved and a defender cleared the ball. It looked like it was all over – there were even handshakes between players! – but the clearance was raised and another short corner was awarded. Again City lined up. Kitty injected, Ali received the ball and with a straight strike from the top of the D she put it right through the keeper’s legs! City celebrated! Maybe slightly too much for a 1-1 draw … A good but very stressful game!  
 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 11/02/2017 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 6 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 11/02/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 11/02/2017 
HEADLINE: Still top but not our best day for finishing! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 1-2 
 
REPORT: 
 
City were keen to put in another good performance today and started strongly, winning several short corners. Dragons, however were very strong, their goalie deserves particular mention saving shot after shot. Their defense too was really good and we found it hard to get through at times. Against the run of play Dragons went ahead - a warning to CIty that they were dangerous on the break. City retained their composure and equalized with a great goal from Amelia Barclay, a great finish at an acute angle - a culmination to a team move which started at the back with a great ball through form Charlotte Baxter. 
 
Dragons scored a second goal, and city this time were unable to equalize, despite having much of the play. 
 
A hard fought match, but it just wasn't to be for us today. Well done though girls, all good experience. 
 
The good news is that we remain top of the league. 
 
MOM: Bev Cushion 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 28/01/2017 VS NORTH NORFOLK 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 28/01/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 28/01/2017 
HEADLINE: No easy match 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham  
RESULT: 1-0 
 
REPORT: A bright sunny start to what was going to be no easy match with once again a depleted team. Both teams started off fighting but the first half saw Norwich wanting it more. Shear determination & grit saw Carolyn fight past North Norfolk defenders in the D sneaking the ball past the goalie & scoring. At half time the score was still 1-0, the weather started to change to but Norwich's game was still on the ball. Most of the second half was played in North Norfolks defending half. There was some great play down the right wing from Ellie, her speed was no match for the other team. She had some great passes into the D but Norwich just couldn't convert. Final score 1-0, player of the match Ellie Hobden. Many thanks to Sharon & Carolyn from the 6's who helped us out. 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 21/01/2017 VS BRECKLAND (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 21/01/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 21/01/2017 
HEADLINE: Postponed! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: Postponed! 
 
REPORT: 
Match Postponed due to Frozen Pitch! 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 14/01/2017 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 6 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 14/01/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 14/01/2017 
HEADLINE: Match Postponed! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: Postponed! 
 
REPORT: 
Match Postponed due to Frozen Pitch! 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 07/01/2017 VS LOWESTOFT RAILWAY 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 07/01/2017 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 07/01/2017 
HEADLINE: Norwich Battle To Hold Railway To A Draw 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE:Lowestoft 
RESULT: 3-3 
 
REPORT: 
 
The first match of the new year was tough. Railway started off the mark quickly to sccore a goal but City soon came back and scored 3 goals in fairly quick succession. City played well off the break with Charlotte making some fast runs and out foxing the opposition. But the Railway did not give up fighting and were relentless in their effort to hit goal. They soon equalised with the defense having to work very hard to keep them at bay. 
At half time the score was 3-3 and the second half was end to end hockey. Well done to both teams.  

LADIES 5TH XI - 10/12/2016 VS NORWICH CITY 6 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 10/12/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 10/12/2016 
HEADLINE: Inter Club Battle! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: 6-2 win 
 
REPORT: It was a tough game from the start and it took us a while to settle. The 6s took advantage of this a got an early goal. We managed to get one back quite quickly but then the 6s went on to get their second. We again managed to claw one back and the first half finished 2-2. The half time team talk got us back into shape and we came back fighting and scored 4 more goals in the second half. Final score 6-2. A good result against one of our toughest opponents of the season. 

LADIES 5TH XI - 03/12/2016 VS PELICANS 3 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 03/12/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 03/12/2016 
HEADLINE: 5's on song again in front of goal! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
The womens 5's produced another fantastic win this week, although it nearly wasn't to be - Fiona thought she was following Maz in the car on the way to Lynn, (but it wasn't Maz's car she was behind, and Fiona was heading to Sleaford!). Luckily she got back on track and helped lead the team to another very convincing win: 20-0. 
 
This was a great team performance, with everyone playing a crucial part, but special thanks should go to Josine, Carey and Liz and to Sophia's Mum for enabling Sophia and Amelia to play for us then whisking them off for their school match! 
 
We also welcomed Rosie this week, a new player for the 5's who had a strong game. We definitely look forward to embracing her skilful play in future weeks. 
 
Roll on next week's game, a toughie against our 6's.! 
 
Man of match this week: Bev Cushion. 
 
 
 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 26/11/2016 VS WATTON 3 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 26/11/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 26/11/2016 
HEADLINE: 5s rack up the goals against bottom of the league! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham High School 
RESULT: 21-0! WIN 
 
REPORT: 
The Womens 5th XI enjoyed one of the biggest wins of the hockey season as they beat Watton 3rd XI 21-0, youngsters Sophia Bassest (9) and Amelia Barclay (7) were on fire as goals from Ellie Hobden, Charlotte Gundry, Allison McLellan and two from Bev Cushion sent the 5s rocketing to the top of Norfolk Division 2.  
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 19/11/2016 VS YARMOUTH 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 19/11/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 19/11/2016 
HEADLINE: First defeat for the 5's 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Yarmouth  
RESULT: Yarmouth 4 -Norwich City 5's 0 
 
REPORT: It was a very different team that headed to Yarmouth for the womens 5's top of the league clash. With 7 regular players either unavailable or being pulled to support the higher teams the 5's knew it would be tough. Within the first 10 minutes City had conceded a goal (only the 2nd of the season) with a great own goal from Karen Hobden from a short corner, who then suffered a freak injury. While she was being transported to A&E it seemed City lost all structure and were quickly down 3-0. Half time couldn't come too soon. A rousing team talk at half time from 'Captain for the day' Bev seemed to lift City who started the 2nd half much better. However it wasn't to be and despite an improved performance in the 2nd half, the womens 5's suffered their first defeat of the season 4-0!!  
Unfortunately the highlight of the game didn't happen on the pitch but was a competition between the supporters stealing tea and the umpires 'girls love hockey' hoodie.  
Luckily the 5's have done enough in previous weeks to remain top of the league and look forward to next week, hopefully with a strengthened team.  
Thanks to Catherine and the 6's for helping us out today!!  
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 12/11/2016 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 6 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 12/11/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 12/11/2016 
HEADLINE: Another win for City's 5s 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham High School 
RESULT: 3-0 
 
REPORT: 
A depleted City 5s team still managed to record a convincing home win over Harleston Magpies 6th XI, Womens 6th XI players Carol McNarry and Lucy McNarry gave the 6s a 2-0 lead in the 1st half before Emily Spencer scored from a PC to make it 3-0 in the 2nd half. POTM: Maz Doble - who made some great saves to keep her clean sheet 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 05/11/2016 VS EVERGREENS 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 05/11/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 05/11/2016 
HEADLINE: City Stay Top! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
The Womens 5's had another great win today. Starting the match with great pace, passing and finishing, we were 2-0 up very early on in the game though goals from magic Amelia. The forwards worked very well together and we used our pace to create a lot of chances, making it very difficult for the opposition. Our good teamwork paid off with further goals in the 1st half, going in at half time 5-0 up. 1 further goal in the second half sealed a well deserved win.  
 
Goals came from Amelia (3), Sophia (2) and Charlotte G.  
 
Mention should also go to our strong defence: Maz, Ali and Karen, who enabled the mids to push forward and create chances for the forwards and to Sophia and Ellie (Man of Match) who had particularly good games.  
 
It was a great team performance today girls, so well done everyone. Let's keep hungry for that league title. Bring on next week! 
 
(Match report prepared by captain for today (Cush). 

LADIES 5TH XI - 22/10/2016 VS HERLINGS (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 22/10/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 22/10/2016 
HEADLINE: Norwich City Womens 5th team V Herlings  
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE:Taverham 
RESULT:9-0 
 
REPORT: 
 
Norwich City Womens 5th team started the game on a positive note with lots of attack and many early short corners. It took a while for the first goal as the Herlings goalkeeper played very well and made some excellent saves. Sophia Bassett scored two goals before halftime. Starting the second half very upbeat the goals kept coming, further goals came from Sophia Bassett, Fiona Spencer, Emily Spencer and Charlotte Gundry. Bev Cushion shot from a slip at a short corner at an extremely acute angle to also add to the score sheet. Some great team play from Ellie Hobden and Charlotte Gundry who both had great games. Well played also to Kitty Davies who took her marking role very seriously working at 100%. Well played Alice Moore in defence who made some great solid tackles. The end result was a 9-0 win keeping us in first position in the league. Well done Bev Cushion who was players player of the match. We look forward to our next match of the season against Evergreen on the 5th of November.  
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 15/10/2016 VS NORTH NORFOLK 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 15/10/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 15/10/2016 
HEADLINE: City remain top in style! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Cromer 
RESULT: 8-0 Win 
 
REPORT: 
Nowich City 5th team took a squad of 15 to Cromer to play North Norfolk 2nd team. Norwich City took a while to get going and look any kind of threat to North Norfolk. North Norfolk took some early attacks but were prevented in scoring due to the solid mature defence of Norwich City including Karen Hobden and Allison Mcllenan. Norwich City soon found their rhythm and by half time both Sophia and Amelia had scored making the the half time score 2-0.  
  
The second half saw Sophia Bassett score 3 further goals together with Amelia Barclay scoring a further 2 and Emily Spencer scoring a deflected straight strike shot from a short corner. The end score was an amazing 8-0 win to Norwich City. Charlotte Gundry had a great game today attacking skilfully down the right side together with Ellie Hobden they supported the goalscorers passing particularly well around the attacking circle.  
  
Another great win keeping the womens 5th team top of the league.  
  
  

LADIES 5TH XI - 08/10/2016 VS BRECKLAND (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 08/10/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 08/10/2016 
HEADLINE:  
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: City comeback to win big 
RESULT: 5-1 Win 
 
REPORT: 
The game started with Norwich City putting a lot of pressure on the Breckland keeper. The keeper made some awesome saves keeping them in the match. City eventually scored with amazing goals from Amelia Barclay and Sophia Bassett. The score at half time was 2-1 to city. A breakaway from Breckland lead to a goal against play. In the second half Sophia Bassett scored an amazing reverse stick sweep goal, and Amelia Barclay scored another 2 goals. This keeps the Norwich City 5th team as top of the league . Amelia Barclay was awarded players player of the match - well deserved. Bring on next week North Norfolk at 11.30. A great performance today from the whole squad.  

LADIES 5TH XI - 01/10/2016 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 6 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 01/10/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 01/10/2016 
HEADLINE: City top league after 3 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Dragons Den 
RESULT: 4-0 Win 
 
REPORT: 
The womens 5th team had a great start to the match keeping possession and looking confident on the ball. An early short corner struck by Emily Spencer put City up 1-0. The City defence never looked particularly under pressure. City continued to show confidence with the second goal coming from a great goal from Hannah Cordle. Norwich City contiued the pressure into the second half with goals from Heather Tasker and Bev Cushion. A sterling performance from the womens 5th team again, placing them now top of the league.  

LADIES 5TH XI - 24/09/2016 VS LOWESTOFT RAILWAY 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 24/09/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 24/09/2016 
HEADLINE: Norwich Womens 5th team 8 North Norfolk 2nd team 0 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: Nowich City 5th team took a squad of 15 to Cromer to play North Norfolk 2nd team. Norwich City took a while to get going and look any kind of threat to North Norfolk. North Norfolk took some early attacks but were prevented in scoring due to the solid mature defence of Norwich City including Karen Hobden and Allison Mcllenan. Norwich City soon found their rhythm and by half time both Sophia and Amelia had scored making the the half time score 2-0. 
 
The second half saw Sophia Bassett score 3 further goals together with Amelia Barclay scoring a further 2 and Emily Spencer scoring a deflected straight strike shot from a short corner. The end score was an amazing 8-0 win to Norwich City. Charlotte Gundry had a great game today attacking skilfully down the right side together with Ellie Hobden they supported the goalscorers passing particularly well around the attacking circle. 
 
Another great win keeping the womens 5th team top of the league. 
 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 17/09/2016 VS NORWICH CITY 6 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 17/09/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 17/09/2016 
HEADLINE: Norwich City 5th team 5 - Breckland Womens 1  
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 5-1 
 
REPORT: The game started with Norwich City putting a lot of pressure on the Breckland keeper. The keeper made some awesome saves keeping them in the match. City eventually scored with amazing goals from Amelia Barclay and Sophia Bassett. The score at half time was 2-1 to city. A breakaway from Breckland lead to a goal against play. In the second half Sophia Bassett scored an amazing reverse stick sweep goal, and Amelia Barclay scored another 2 goals. This keeps the Norwich City 5th team as top of the league . Amelia Barclay was awarded players player of the match - well deserved. Bring on next week North Norfolk at 11.30. A great performance today from the whole squad. 
 

LADIES 5TH XI - 10/09/2016 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 6 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 10/09/2016 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 10/09/2016 
HEADLINE: Norwich City 4 Norwich Dragons 0 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
The womens 5th team had a great start to the match keeping possession and looking confident on the ball. An early short corner struck by Emily Spencer put City up 1-0. The City defence never looked particularly under pressure. City continued to show confidence with the second goal coming from a great goal from Hannah Cordle. Norwich City contiued the pressure into the second half with goals from Heather Tasker and Bev Cushion. A sterling performance from the womens 5th team again, placing them now top of the league.