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L (1-3) 18/03/2017 - W7
vs Hornets (A / L)
A GOOD WAY TO END THE SEASON - NEVER MIND THE LOSS |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 18/03/2017 VS HORNETS (A)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 18/03/2017
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 18/03/2017
HEADLINE: A good way to end the season - never mind the loss
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Hobart High School, Loddon
RESULT: 1-3
REPORT: The Womens 7s ended their season with a strong showing against the hard hitting Hornets, who are second in the league, keeping the score to a respectable 1-3. Hornets started strongly moving up the pitch quickly with some sharp passing. A number of chances were repelled but City stayed in the game with some strong defending on her debut from Millie Clarke. A few forward forays came to nothing for City. In the second half City redoubled their efforts and made more headway winning several short corners from the tireless running of Charlotte Girling and Amy Hinchcliffe. City finally took advantage of one such opportunity with Louisa Sizeland deflecting in Millie Clarke's strike. For this, and her excellent defending, Millie was the clear winner of Player of the Match.
Despite the loss City enjoyed the game and can look back with pride at the progress, both individual and collective, that has been made this season.
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L (0-1) 11/03/2017 - W7
vs Loddon 2 (H / L)
A LOSS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A WIN |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 11/03/2017 VS LODDON 2 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 11/03/2017
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 11/03/2017
HEADLINE: A loss that should have been a win
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 0-1
REPORT: The Womens 7s had 95% of the possession in this game but lost with a goal 2 minutes from time. City played well with some crisp passing building on excellent defensive work. Several opportunities to score were generated but none were converted and this came back to haunt City in the latter stages of the second half when a resilient Loddon made the best of one of their rare forays up the pitch, broke through the defence and scored. With only two minutes to play a game that City should have won was lost. Despite the disappointment of the loss some positives can be taken from some excellent performances. As in previous weeks several players received votes for POTM: Jan, Charlotte, Amy, Sarah S and Helen but the winner was Sarah Bird for her great work at half back.
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L (1-6) 04/03/2017 - W7
vs UEA 4 (H / L)
SLUGGISH START FROM CITY PUNNISHED BY UEA |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 04/03/2017 VS UEA 4 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 04/03/2017
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 04/03/2017
HEADLINE: Sluggish start from City punnished by UEA
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 1 - 6
REPORT: The Womens 7s paid the price for a slow start and never really got going against a well organised and strong UEA team. UEA dominated possession in the first half and netted 5 goals. City kept plugging away though with Sam Harvey and Megan Hawker finding their feet quickly on their debuts. Despite an early goal for UEA the balance of play was more even in the second half with City passing more consistently. Pressure eventually told with a goal from Jane Ewing which helped her win Player of the Match. As in previous weeks 6 players received votes for player of the match with an honorable mention to Nicky Warde-Aldam who had her best performance of the season in midfield.
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W (1-0) 11/02/2017 - W7
vs Harleston Magpies 7 (H / L)
A SECOND WIN AND A FIRST CLEAN SHEET FOR LADIES 7S |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 11/02/2017 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 7 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 11/02/2017
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 11/02/2017
HEADLINE: A second win and a first clean sheet for Womens 7s
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 1-0
REPORT: The Womens 7s continued their improvement with a 1-0 against Harleston Magpies, secured their first clean sheet of the season and lifted themselves from the bottom of the league table. City dominated possession throughout with some excellent spells of passing and some strong running. Harleston were pinned back and resorted to clearing hopeful balls upfield and were limited to only a couple of strikes on goal. City finally got the reward for their efforts in the second half when Louisa Sizeland found the net with her first goal of the season and earning herself Player of the Match in the process. As in the previous weeks a number of other players also secured votes demonstrating the quality of the performance throughout the team.
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C (C-C) 14/01/2017 - W7
vs Harleston Magpies 7 (H / L)
MATCH POSTPONED! |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 14/01/2017 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 7 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 14/01/2017
FIXTURE: Womens 7th 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!
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C (C-C) 03/12/2016 - W7
vs Dereham 5 (H / L)
MATCH CANCELLED! |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 03/12/2016 VS DEREHAM 5 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 03/12/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 03/12/2016
HEADLINE: Match Cancelled!
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Taverham
RESULT: Postponed!
REPORT:
Match Postponed due to Dereham pulling out of the league!
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L (1-5) 26/11/2016 - W7
vs Hornets (H / L)
NCHC LADIES 7S STUNG BY HORNETS |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 26/11/2016 VS HORNETS (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 26/11/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 26/11/2016
HEADLINE: NCHC Womens 7s Stung by Hornets
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: TRF
RESULT: 1-5
REPORT: The big hitting, direct style and clinical finishing of Hornets caused NCHC Womens 7s problems although the game was probably closer than the scoreline would suggest. A dynamic performance secured Player of the Match for Sarah Smith with an honourable mention to Amy Hinchliffe who showed strong running and determination on the right wing despite picking up a couple of knocks. Although City couldn't match Hornets clinical finishing, the duck was broken through Nicky Warde-Aldam, her first goal of the season and on this evidence there may be more to come.
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L (0-3) 19/11/2016 - W7
vs Loddon 2 (A / L)
A GAME OF TWO HALVES |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 19/11/2016 VS LODDON 2 (A)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 19/11/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 19/11/2016
HEADLINE: A Game of Two Halves
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Hobart High School, Loddon
RESULT: Loddon 2nd XI vs Norwich City 7th XI: 0-3
REPORT: A game of two halves for Norwich City 7s resulted in a loss against a well-drilled Loddon team. With many playing out of position, Norwich City were on the back foot for the first half. Despite the rearguard action and some sterling work from Jan Kennard, Nicky Warde-Aldam and an impressive debut from Antje Kreutzmann, City conceded three goals. The second half saw much improvement with strong work across the pitch, allied to strong running from Charlotte Girling and Amy Hinchliffe, helping to push City forward. The clean sheet in the second half secured City's smallest deficit of the season and evidence of further improvement. Another strong performance from the redoubtable Rose Byrne saw her secure here fourth Player of the Match award.
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L (2-4) 12/11/2016 - W7
vs UEA 4 (A / L)
A MUCH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE BRINGS BEST RESULT OF THE SEASON |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 12/11/2016 VS UEA 4 (A)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 12/11/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 12/11/2016
HEADLINE: A Much Improved Performance Brings Best Result of the Season
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: UEA
RESULT: UEA 4th XI vs NCHC Womens 7th XI - 4:2
REPORT: The match to match improvement continued for Norwich City's Womens 7th XI in what was a close and enjoyable game despite the cold and wet weather. The City team, drawn mostly from recent 'Back to Hockey' recruits, had the better of the first half with strong running and some neat play resulting in goals from Charlotte Girling and Rose Byrne. UEA came back strongly in the second half scoring an early goal and going on to score 3 more. City, driven on by a Player of the Match performance from Katy Walker and the indefatigable Charlotte Girling, went close on a couple of occasions but could not find the net. Although the result was negative this was City's best result of the season and the improved performance will build confidence for future games.
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L (0-5) 08/10/2016 - W7
vs Broadland 3 (A / L)
THIRD TIMES A CHARM FOR CITY 7S |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 08/10/2016 VS BROADLAND 3 (A)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 08/10/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 08/10/2016
HEADLINE: Third times a charm for City 7s
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Langley School Carrow 2 v City Womens 7s
RESULT: 0-1
REPORT: The Womens 7s won their third game in a row to move third from bottom of the table with a 1-0 win over Carrow 2. City had the majority of possession but struggled to capitalise despite strong running from Charlotte Girling and Amy Hinchliffe. The passing wasn't quite as crisp as the previous game but City still moved the ball well and limited Carrow to only an occasional foray up the pitch. One such move required a fantastic reverse stick clearance from Jan Kennard. City continued to press in the second half but Carrow upped their game and had several short corner opportunities, all of which were rebuffed. City then regained the upper hand and got a deserved winner when Katy Walker was on target. From that moment on City kept the pressure on and dominted possession. As in previous weeks the vote for Player of the Match was split several ways but the winner was Katy Walker for a strong all round performance and the crucial goal.
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L (0-5) 01/10/2016 - W7
vs Norwich Dragons 7 (H / L)
LADIES 7S SECURE FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 01/10/2016 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 7 (H)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 01/10/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 01/10/2016
HEADLINE: Womens 7s secure first victory of the season
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Dragons Den
RESULT: Dragons 8s 1 - NCHC 7s 3
REPORT: A good all round team performance saw the Womens 7s secure their first victory of the season against fellow 'back to hockey' team Dragons 8. City lost the reverse fixture 6-1 earlier in the season so todays win is an indication of the improvement made. A further positive sign is the number of players receiving nominations for player of the match although Charlotte Girling secured the 'prize' for another excellent display at centre half. Katy Walker was not far behind for her tireless work in the forward line. Congratulations too to Imogen Langley on an impressive debut. City had the majority of possession in the first half with several solid spells of passing. Dragons came back strongly at the start of the first half but the 7s defence and midfield worked well to keep them at bay and City were soon back on top and pressing hard on goal. So onwards and upwards for the 7s.
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L (1-7) 24/09/2016 - W7
vs Harleston Magpies 7 (A / L)
TOUGH OPENING DAY FOR CITY 7S |
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![]() LADIES 7TH XI - 24/09/2016 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 7 (A)
TEAM: Womens 7th XI
DATE: 24/09/2016
FIXTURE: Womens 7th XI VS 24/09/2016
HEADLINE: Tough opening day for City 7s
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 3
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED
VENUE: Harleston
RESULT: 7-1 LOSS
REPORT:
The new look Back to Hockey Womens 7s team had a tough start to the season as they lost 7-1 away to Harleston with Sarah Smith scoring City's goal.
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Louisa Sizeland
Millie Clarke