Ladies 3 XI 3 - 2 win vs Enigma

L3 faced Enigma today - who were indeed an enigma - all we knew was that they’d whopped everyone so far this season!

With regulars Michelle Lisi, Ellie and Seedy out this week and Bunty and Zoe receiving call ups to the 2s we were very grateful to welcome Maryam and then Vicky Greeny and Lynne into the side (thank goodness the 4s had no match) .

Prematch orders from Seedy were to press tight and make sure we got the 50 50 balls.
We quickly ascertained that they had one outstanding player in no 13 shirt and Maryam and Ivy were tasked to take it in turns to mark her out of the game. They were amazing and she got quite annoyed which is always the sign of excellent marking. Charlotte in goal was fresh out of a couple of hours sleep after a night shift but it didn’t take long for her to get into her stride and make plenty of cracking saves.

The new defensive formation controlled by Captain Jess (she only signed up to help with the parework ) worked a treat allowing us support our midfielders which we hadn’t managed to do last week. The midfield worked their socks off in the heat and Our game flowed well which culminated in a number of scoring opportunities- goals eventually from Steph and Meg. Steph wasn’t going to lose on her birthday so popped another in to be safe. Enigma did pull a couple back but we hung on in fine style to finish 3-2 .
I’ve said it before but will say it again - this was a true team victory and testament to this lot turning up to training, working hard and all contributing ideas into the team ‘pot’.
A big thanks to Colin and Helen who officiated so effectively and efficiently and allowed
a flowing and fair match

Mom and Sharky went to Maryam and Ivy for neutralising number 13.
Crabby awards to Sofia and Niamh , although can’t remember why you had them.
*identities in photos may have been changed to protect the victims*oh and
Congratulations Niamh thank goodness for that