Ladies 3rd XI Vs Plym Uni 3

OKEHAMPTON LADIES 3RD TEAM 1  PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY 3RD TEAM 0

Oke Ladies 3rd team hosted a young and fit Plymouth University team in their Trelawney League 2 fixture on Saturday

Oke’s team was a mixture of youth and experience and this combination was well prepared for the task ahead of them.

Oke’s strategy was to play an attacking game and, with a new formation they pushed forward from the starting whistle forcing the Uni to drop back and defend.  Attackers Maddie Arden and Emily Rowlands combined well passing the ball around and outwitting the Uni defenders.  Maddie was unlucky not to convert this pressure into a goal when her shot hit the post.  Oke’s positive play was rewarded when Emma Wiseman sped up the right side of the pitch and crossed the ball into the circle finding Sarah Bazeley in a perfect position to hammer the ball into the back of the net.

The Uni were more determined in the second half trying to forge ahead by using their speed up front.  Oke’s Player of the Match Molly Marvin used her skill and determination in midfield to keep the Uni at bay.  This, combined with strong tackling from defenders Lois Rowlands and Melissa Pinfield prevented several shots on the Oke goal but their Keeper was still forced to make several crucial saves.  Oke regrouped and worked well together to keep possession and push forward piling on the pressure towards the end of the game.

 The team were delighted with their first league win of the season.  Next week Oke 3rd team are playing away against Launceston