OLDHAM CURZON 3-3 COVENTRY CITY LADIES By Kev Monks
Battling Coventry City were denied an snatched an unexpected victory at the death at Oldham Curzon.
Having been held up on the A556 en route to Hyde, Mark Phillips team,were a goal down inside the opening minute when the league's top scorer Kelly Dean for the last three seasons started and finished a move that saw us slip the ball in to the net as City keeper Cartwright advanced.
City started to get into the game with a Lena Baseley free kick from 35 yards just missing the far post, an Anna McLeod header and a thirty yarder from Captain Laura Healey.
The home side increased their lead in the 24th minute as a through ball by passed the Sky Blues defence and fell to Nicky Maylett to slam the ball home.
All this served to fire up City who reduced the arrears thanks to a stunning strike from Katy Box who turned her marker before thundering in a shot from the edge of the area.
With Lena Baseley outstanding in defence, City stuck to their task and were level in the 58th minute when Emma Lipman inside the penalty area,knocked the ball down for Julia Marshall to fire low into the net.
Four minutes later,some good approach play saw a cross from Katy Box fell nicely for Amanda Whalley on the far side to jink her way past a couple of defenders before scoring with aplomb.
The home side forced six corner in a heavy spell of pressure and in the last minute,the effort put in by the City players took it's toil as Emma Gaymon found space to get in a right footed shot and earn the home side a draw.
Mark Phillips was delighted and said:"What a game,we could do with a few more of them every week and I'd be happy. "It was sloppy start again but the character and attitude the girls showed to come from two goals down to be 3-2 up and alright we conceded a sloppy goal at the end,was tremendous and I believe we gave them a football lesson. "Our third goal was testiment to what we are trying to do." All three goals were great finishes. "To come to a fancied team like Oldham and get a point away from home like that every week I'd be happy. "They have to come to our place now and they won't like it. The way we played today was exceptional ,the girls attitude was spot on and I can't ask for any more than that."
Cartwright,Mulhall,Lipman,Healy,Lynch,Baseley,Whalley,Julia Marshall (McKenna 90),Box,Sarah Marshall,McLeod. SNU Bryerton,Smith,Dolphin
Battling Coventry City were denied an snatched an unexpected victory at the death at Oldham Curzon.
Having been held up on the A556 en route to Hyde, Mark Phillips team,were a goal down inside the opening minute when the league's top scorer Kelly Dean for the last three seasons started and finished a move that saw us slip the ball in to the net as City keeper Cartwright advanced.
City started to get into the game with a Lena Baseley free kick from 35 yards just missing the far post, an Anna McLeod header and a thirty yarder from Captain Laura Healey.
The home side increased their lead in the 24th minute as a through ball by passed the Sky Blues defence and fell to Nicky Maylett to slam the ball home.
All this served to fire up City who reduced the arrears thanks to a stunning strike from Katy Box who turned her marker before thundering in a shot from the edge of the area.
With Lena Baseley outstanding in defence, City stuck to their task and were level in the 58th minute when Emma Lipman inside the penalty area,knocked the ball down for Julia Marshall to fire low into the net.
Four minutes later,some good approach play saw a cross from Katy Box fell nicely for Amanda Whalley on the far side to jink her way past a couple of defenders before scoring with aplomb.
The home side forced six corner in a heavy spell of pressure and in the last minute,the effort put in by the City players took it's toil as Emma Gaymon found space to get in a right footed shot and earn the home side a draw.
Mark Phillips was delighted and said:"What a game,we could do with a few more of them every week and I'd be happy. "It was sloppy start again but the character and attitude the girls showed to come from two goals down to be 3-2 up and alright we conceded a sloppy goal at the end,was tremendous and I believe we gave them a football lesson. "Our third goal was testiment to what we are trying to do." All three goals were great finishes. "To come to a fancied team like Oldham and get a point away from home like that every week I'd be happy. "They have to come to our place now and they won't like it. The way we played today was exceptional ,the girls attitude was spot on and I can't ask for any more than that."
Cartwright,Mulhall,Lipman,Healy,Lynch,Baseley,Whalley,Julia Marshall (McKenna 90),Box,Sarah Marshall,McLeod. SNU Bryerton,Smith,Dolphin
City Reserves warmed up for their FA Premier Reserve Leagye Division 2 campaign with a 6-1 victory at Willenhall Town. Leona McCook,Nat Wilcox,Jade Newbold,Karen Clough, Kelly Ann Willis and Kelly Hansen scoring the goals.