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WOMENS 5TH XI - 08/12/2018 VS YARMOUTH 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 08/12/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 08/12/2018 
HEADLINE: Back to winning ways!! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Cliff Park High School 
RESULT: Win City 8-0 Yarmouth 
 
After a tough few weeks, City 5’s travelled to Yarmouth hoping for a win before the Xmas break.  
City started well, moving the ball around the pitch and piling pressure on the Yarmouth defence, it wasn’t long before Sharon Phillips put City ahead 1-0. Yarmouth struggled to get out of their own half but did have a few break away chances, luckily the City defence were there to sweep these away. The rest of the first half saw City continue to control the game with 2 further goals from Emily Williams and Lucy McNarry and winning a flick, taken brilliantly by Molly Crabtree to go in at half time with a 4-0 lead.  
 
The second half saw a determined 5’s continue to dominate the game, 4 more goals and only 1 Yarmouth chance at goal which was somehow kept out by a combined effort of GK Clair Richardson, Alli McLellan and Emma Guyton. 
 
Well done to the goal scorers Sharon(1), Lucy (3), Charlotte (1), Molly (2) and Emily (1).  
 
Bring on the 2nd half of the season!!! 
Player of the match Allison McLellan 
 
 
 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 24/11/2018 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 5 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 24/11/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 24/11/2018 
HEADLINE: Hard fought match to the very end! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Harleston Magpies (away) 
RESULT: 1-3 (loss) 
 
REPORT:City 5’s had an early morning start to Magpie’s this week arriving to a very well watered pitch which made the warm up and pre match drills in slightly damp conditions interesting! 
 
The game started with intensity from the off and the defence of Serena Scott, Alli McLellan and Jess Taylor-Balls, teamed with midfield player’s Annette Peter’s, Carol McNarry and Cheryl Brown were tested but with equilibrium soon restored and rotations very welcome, allowed for a great all round team performance from the 5’s playing the wide ball and finding the forward line ready to pounce. 
 
Indeed, City were first to score with a great ball into the D finding Carey Briggs who finished the move and took the well deserved honours. Magpies equalised with a well rehearsed short corner routine bringing the scores level at half time. 
 
Magpie’s appeared to find another gear during the start of the second half, their talented development girls enjoying their first Season playing adult hockey were relentless in their pursuit of goal and although thwarted on many occasions by experienced City player’s they were able to increase their tally to 3 before the final whistle. 
 
City 5’s though should be very proud of their performance today, chances came and went but we played with great determination until the very end, chasing every ball and playing some excellent hockey, with set pieces executed well and the wide game stretching the opposition. 
Player of the match Cheryl Brown 
 
Match report kindly written by Cheryl Brown 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 17/11/2018 VS CARROW 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 17/11/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 17/11/2018 
HEADLINE: Toughest match to date! 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Langley School 
RESULT: Lost City 0- 5 Carrow 
 
REPORT:Norwich City 5's arrived at Langley knowing Carrow would be a tough challenge. However with a 3 match winning streak City were confident they could win. Carrow however had other plans and within the first few minutes were up 1-0! City pressed high and had many chances but just couldn’t seem to score. Carrow converted a short corner from a deflection, the FIRST own goal of the game, and scored on a fast break to send City in 3-0 down at half time.  
 
The 2nd half saw City pile the pressure on the Carrow defence with some fantastic chances in front of goal but they just couldn’t breakthrough. Carrow again had a couple of fast breaks which resulted in 2 more goals, one which was a deflection and own goal number 2, 4-0. Carrow weren’t quite finished and a short corner deflected from the defence into the top corner (lovely goal Carol McNarry !) left City 5-0 down and thinking that maybe it wasn’t their day ! 
 
Still City kept the pressure on and were finally rewarded with a lovely goal from Molly Crabtree. 
Final score 5-1 with the 5’s left wondering how they had managed to score 4 goals and lose the game!!!  
 
Player of the match Allison McLellan 
 
Match report kindly provided by Allison McLellan 
 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 13/10/2018 VS WATTON 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 13/10/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 13/10/2018 
HEADLINE: Hockey played with heart. 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham Recreational Facilities 
RESULT: NCHC Womens 5s 2, Watton 2s 1 
 
REPORT: Yet another fantastic win by Norwich City Women 5s. There really seems to be no stopping them! 
 
Despite a strong and young looking Watton team, Norwich City Women 5s once again used their experience to rule the game. The womens set out in their slick formation, quickly intercepting the push back to regain possession. Watton womens showed some skills gaining a quick goal from an easy break. This is the pressure City needed, pressing hard in the D they equalised with a soft touch over the line by Lucy McNarry. Unsuccessfully converting many short corners the half time score remained 1-1. Although looking slightly sluggish, City looked much stronger, holding formation much better. Many attempts didn't pay off, until finally a famous Molly spin and flick hit the back board! Making the final result 2 - 1 to City.  

WOMENS 5TH XI - 29/09/2018 VS REEPHAM 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 29/09/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 29/09/2018 
HEADLINE:  
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT: Won 5-0 
 
REPORT:City 5s set out with a strong squad against Reepham. They expected a tough match against the current top of the league. 
 
City started out strong. Some quick movement and passing allowed them to finish 1-0 at half time. During the second half, city really found their rhythm managing to score another four goals! A great game for a strong squad for this stage of the season.  
 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 22/09/2018 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 6 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 22/09/2018 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 22/09/2018 
HEADLINE: Womens 5s beat local rivals  
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: 
RESULT: NCHC 5s 3, Norwich Dragons 6s 1 
 
REPORT: A dominating start to the game by City, keeping possession with ease. 2 goals perfectly launched across to the left post whereby Sharon Phillips was perfectly positioned to tap them round the keeper. Dragons triangular play began to strengthen, gaining possession and running the City legs in circles. City were still able to intercept frequently and make a few great breaks without goal success. Half time score 2-0.  
 
Second half it was clear the Dragons team talk had installed a new hunger! The speed of release increased and the triangles kept on building to allow some quick breaks. City held strong in defence not allowing much through. A short corner awarded and City player running 1 broke early! The corner reset and finally Dragons hit a strong one through! City frustrated they held their heads high and were quick to fight back with determination! Another one from city making it a hatrick for Sharon Phillips meant the final few minutes were that of desperation on both sides. Dragons to minimise the goal difference and City to hold on to their local rival success!  
 
Final score 3-1 to City!