Nearly there!!!

Chesham United Ladies FC (U12)  5 – 2 Penn & Tylers Green FC (U12)

The girls missed a great opportunity to defeat run away league leaders and defending champions Chesham United in a well contested game in horrible wintry conditions. The match kicked off in freezing sleet and after the coach gave the defence their customary wake up call, Penn & Tylers Green FC took the initiative with midfield of Kate, Izzy and Kitty allowing Chesham no time on the ball and making strong driving runs of their own. When Chesham did attack Sophia was very assured in goal.

Under 12s in action at Chesham

The deserved Break through came just before half time when Rosie played a lovely through ball to Bex who slotted coolly home. Unfortunately the girls were unable to consolidate the lead as they allowed Chesham to waltz through the middle of the Penn & Tylers Green FC defence from the kick off to equalise (a valuable lesson learned!). Nevertheless the girls could be very pleased with their efforts at half time.

The turning point came shortly after half time when a Chesham break down the right resulted in some confusion in the Penn & Tylers Green FC defence with a goal line scramble ensuing, as the girls cleared their lines they were horrified to see that the referee had awarded a goal. The goal gave Chesham heart and their outstanding forward scored two terrific goals with low hard shorts from the right hand side which gave Sophia no chance.

However Penn & Tylers Green FC continued to battle gamely with Lara hard into the tackle as usual and Gabs showing great composure and skill in defence. Megan and Rhiannon were now making good breaks from midfield and Penn & Tylers Green FC got a deserved second goal when Megan fired into the top corner from just inside the penalty area.

As the match entered its final minutes the action became very stretched and Chesham secured the win with a fifth goal.

As always the girls gave 100% against very good opposition and both sides deserve great credit.

League Table

The girls end the term in 3rd place in the league and competing hard to progress through to the knock out stages of the Cup.

Match Report by David Lawson