Match reports 6th March 2010
Bromley and Beckenham Ladies 1s vs Cambridge University, league, away, Saturday 6th March 2010
Won: 2-1
Scorers: Emma Greenway, Charlotte Davies
On Saturday BromBeck edged a close encounter with Cambridge University to get the three points and retain their fifth place in the league. Having beaten the bottom-of-the-table team 9-0 in the first round of matches, BromBeck were keen to repeat that performance but this time they were met with a much stronger opposition than before.
There may have been a certain element of complacency heading in to the match and when the students completely dominated the opening twenty minutes or so, BromBeck didn’t know what had hit them. Cambridge were playing some lovely hockey whilst BromBeck struggled to string more than two passes together, and it was to no-one’s surprise when Cambridge took the lead. This fortunately seemed to wake BromBeck from their reverie somewhat and they began to play some better hockey and began to create issues for the Cambridge defence. Shortly before half time then BromBeck capitalised on their improved play with a hard fought equaliser. Liz Hawkins had ventured forward from the centre of defence and was found by Sophie Mitchell just inside the attacking twenty five. Hawkins looked up and then played a beautiful ball in to the D where Emma Greenway stepped in front of her player and deflected past the keeper.
The second half saw BromBeck lift their game somewhat and even though it still wasn’t pretty at times, it was a much better performance than in the first half. They attacked with increased intent and defended doggedly. Alison Fox in goal and Jo Reed at left back were having particularly good games and shared the man of the match award for a couple of excellent saves and some superb tackles respectively. As the students began to tire, BromBeck drove forward and won another short corner. This time it was converted courtesy of an excellent ball from Mitchell that Charlotte Davies deflected in to the roof of the net for a brilliant finish. This seemed to take the wind out of Cambridge’s sails and from then on they never really looked like scoring again. It was BromBeck who had the best chance of increasing their tally when they were awarded a penalty flick after a Cambridge defender stopped the ball with her foot on the goal line. Mitchell bravely strode forward to take it but unfortunately hit the post. Thankfully this didn’t have any impact on the final result and BromBeck saw the remainder of the game out with relative ease to finish with a two one victory.
Not the team’s best performance it has to be said but a win nonetheless and it’s a good sign that they can still get the three points despite not playing to their full potential.
Man of the match: Ali Fox and Jo Reed shared it this week. Fox for making a couple of excellent saves at important times in the game. Reed for being consistently strong in the tackle and for thwarting several attacks by their quick forwards.
Dick of the day: Jo Reed – for having a momentary lapse and passing it straight to the Cambridge centre forward to leave her one-on-one with Ali!
Squad: Ali Fox (GK), Chris McNeill, Liz Hawkins, Vicky Taylor, Jo Reed, Tara Woodward, Katie Burr, Lucy Shepherd (capt), Sophie Mitchell, Louise Fox, Emma Greenway, Charlotte Davies, Natasia Wisniewska
Ladies 2's v Canterbury won 3-0
Ladies 3's v Cliftonville won 2-1
Ladies 4's v Sevenoaks lost 4-0
Ladies 5's v New Beccs won 2-1
As seems to be the norm now, the 5s got into the game straight away, and so did New Beccs. There were attacking moves from both sides, but New Beccs managed to score in the first half from a shot that went into the goal at head height. In the second half our game stepped up a level, and we made a number of attacks on their goal. In due course, a pass was made from the right of the D to Alex Bezant waiting near the left hand post which she slotted in safely. A short while later, we were awarded a penalty flick which Sue Scott took, and scored our second. For the last 20 minutes, both sides tried to score again, but neither team managed to do so, making the final result 2 – 1 to Bromley & Beckenham.
Joint MOM – Angie Wild & Alex Bezant
Won: 2-1
Scorers: Emma Greenway, Charlotte Davies
On Saturday BromBeck edged a close encounter with Cambridge University to get the three points and retain their fifth place in the league. Having beaten the bottom-of-the-table team 9-0 in the first round of matches, BromBeck were keen to repeat that performance but this time they were met with a much stronger opposition than before.
There may have been a certain element of complacency heading in to the match and when the students completely dominated the opening twenty minutes or so, BromBeck didn’t know what had hit them. Cambridge were playing some lovely hockey whilst BromBeck struggled to string more than two passes together, and it was to no-one’s surprise when Cambridge took the lead. This fortunately seemed to wake BromBeck from their reverie somewhat and they began to play some better hockey and began to create issues for the Cambridge defence. Shortly before half time then BromBeck capitalised on their improved play with a hard fought equaliser. Liz Hawkins had ventured forward from the centre of defence and was found by Sophie Mitchell just inside the attacking twenty five. Hawkins looked up and then played a beautiful ball in to the D where Emma Greenway stepped in front of her player and deflected past the keeper.
The second half saw BromBeck lift their game somewhat and even though it still wasn’t pretty at times, it was a much better performance than in the first half. They attacked with increased intent and defended doggedly. Alison Fox in goal and Jo Reed at left back were having particularly good games and shared the man of the match award for a couple of excellent saves and some superb tackles respectively. As the students began to tire, BromBeck drove forward and won another short corner. This time it was converted courtesy of an excellent ball from Mitchell that Charlotte Davies deflected in to the roof of the net for a brilliant finish. This seemed to take the wind out of Cambridge’s sails and from then on they never really looked like scoring again. It was BromBeck who had the best chance of increasing their tally when they were awarded a penalty flick after a Cambridge defender stopped the ball with her foot on the goal line. Mitchell bravely strode forward to take it but unfortunately hit the post. Thankfully this didn’t have any impact on the final result and BromBeck saw the remainder of the game out with relative ease to finish with a two one victory.
Not the team’s best performance it has to be said but a win nonetheless and it’s a good sign that they can still get the three points despite not playing to their full potential.
Man of the match: Ali Fox and Jo Reed shared it this week. Fox for making a couple of excellent saves at important times in the game. Reed for being consistently strong in the tackle and for thwarting several attacks by their quick forwards.
Dick of the day: Jo Reed – for having a momentary lapse and passing it straight to the Cambridge centre forward to leave her one-on-one with Ali!
Squad: Ali Fox (GK), Chris McNeill, Liz Hawkins, Vicky Taylor, Jo Reed, Tara Woodward, Katie Burr, Lucy Shepherd (capt), Sophie Mitchell, Louise Fox, Emma Greenway, Charlotte Davies, Natasia Wisniewska
Ladies 2's v Canterbury won 3-0
Ladies 3's v Cliftonville won 2-1
Ladies 4's v Sevenoaks lost 4-0
Ladies 5's v New Beccs won 2-1
As seems to be the norm now, the 5s got into the game straight away, and so did New Beccs. There were attacking moves from both sides, but New Beccs managed to score in the first half from a shot that went into the goal at head height. In the second half our game stepped up a level, and we made a number of attacks on their goal. In due course, a pass was made from the right of the D to Alex Bezant waiting near the left hand post which she slotted in safely. A short while later, we were awarded a penalty flick which Sue Scott took, and scored our second. For the last 20 minutes, both sides tried to score again, but neither team managed to do so, making the final result 2 – 1 to Bromley & Beckenham.
Joint MOM – Angie Wild & Alex Bezant
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