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Okehampton 2nds met top of the league Okehampton 1sts at home this Saturday. Knowing it was going to be a tough game Okehampton started with a defensive mindframe and under constant attack from the start they struggled to get the ball over the half way line, conceding the first goal early on from a strong shot on goal at a penalty corner, However Okehampton 2nds put their training into practice and made every effort to make short sharp passes with left back Anna Luxton, working well with Sophie Muggeleston and forward Alex Collins to try and work the ball up the left side of the pitch. Goalie and Man of the Match, Ella Moore made some heroic saves, landing on the ground, getting up, turning quickly and going down again to save another shot on goal. Right back
Debbie Pritchard was determined to show her mettle clearing the ball to the side constantly, with Rachel Adams making some brilliant tackles and passing the ball up the right side to Zoe Curtis who
Made a heroic speedy dash up the wing. Unfortunately despite hard work Okehampton 2nds were 7-0 at half time. The second half saw Okehampton 2nds determined to play their game and make some attack’s. Pushing up Centre fielders Ellie Shayler and Louise Weller worked well together and made ground getting the ball forward to Elsa Frangleton and Zoe Curtis resulting in some attacks on goal.
The team started to make progress getting more ball play and putting Okehampton 1sts under pressure, making them work hard. The opposition were still able to keep scoring but Okehampton 2nds were determined to put 100% in until the final whistle. With a couple of minutes left, Okehampton working as a team drove the ball up the pitch and were delighted when Alex Collins scored. Feeling like they had made up for the conceded goals earlier in the game Okehampton 2nds held their heads high when the final whistle ended the game 1-14!
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