Ladies 2nd XI Vs Sid & Ottery 3

Okehampton 2 v Sidmouth & Ottery 3

The home team dominated the opening quarter. Possession of the ball and clean fast passing between forwards Alec Collins, Tilly Dixon and Ellie Shayler meant play was focused in the oppositions circle. Rochelle Woollacott, centre marker and midfield attackers Sophia Marshall and Rachel Adams were close at hand to intercept any loose balls preventing the visitors making any progress forward. Then Alex Collins found space in the midfield, took advantage of it, fed the ball into the circle to Tilly Dixon who'd positioned herself to receive the ball. She wasted no time, took a shot at goal, was right on target giving the team an early lead. Sidmouth & Ottery fought back and the home defence had to engage in series of strong attacks on goal. Sweeper Sandy Douglas was quick to block a threatening strike at goal and hit the ball out to the side line.  Right back, Debbie Pritchard intercepted the pass and cleared the ball up the line to Emma Wiseman who with a  fast pass across the D found the end of Anabelle Rademaker's stick deflecting it into the goal taking the lead to 2-nil at half time. The 2nd half saw the visitors make an impressive comeback but goalie Daisy Morgan ensured that every shot on goal stayed clear of the backboard. The Okey team stuck to their game plan of close marking and fast passing and despite a more challenging second half won their opening league fixture. Player of the match: Sandy Douglas. Next week: Away to Exe 5.