Ladies 3rd XI Vs Plym Uni 3

OKEHAMPTON LADIES 3RD TEAM 3 PLYMOUTH UNI 3RD TEAM 0

Oke Ladies 3rd team travelled to Plymouth on Sat to take on the young, fit Uni team.

Oke took a while to settle into their game getting accustomed to the bouncy pitch. The Uni team were quick onto the ball and used their pace to move the play quickly up the pitch. Lois Rowlands, playing at right back for Oke, was up against a very fast wing but she kept her channelled out wide and made many crucial tackles during the game to keep her Uni player out of the game.

In the latter part of the first half Oke found their rhythm with some lightening interceptions from midfielder Emily Rowlands giving Oke possession of the ball. Right half Elsa Frangleton was also quick off the mark picking up the ball and carrying it deep into the Uni half. This continued pressure resulted in several penalty corners being awarded to Oke. Larissa Goodger received the ball at the top of the circle and then put a perfectly placed pass wide of the right post to Annebelle Rademaker who neatly deflected the ball into the Uni net giving Oke the lead at half time.

The Oke team continued to dominate the play in the second half putting pressure on the Uni defence. Larissa Goodger picked up a penetrating pass from midfield and found herself in space in front of the Uni goal. She cleverly outwitted the goalie by lifting the ball high into the Uni net for Oke's second goal.

The Uni team fought back forcing the Oke keeper and Player of the Match Daisy Morgan to leave her line and clear the ball from high in the circle. She also made several crucial saves to keep her team in the game when the fast Uni forwards pressurised the Oke goal.

Oke were determined to increase their lead and Maddie Arden, who had made several penetrating runs carrying the ball towards the Uni circle, put a thundering cross in front of the goal where she found Louise Watts waiting to score the final goal to give Oke a 3-0 win.

Next week Oke 3rd team play Launceston at home at 3.30pm