QE Girls Vs Sunderland College

Great performance from the team today. We had a great turn out despite the awful weather and the extremely boggy pitch. Sunderland were a tough opponent but with a solid team effort we were able to come out on top. The first half started off strong, with several attempts on goal we came so close to opening the score sheet with some great attacking play from Lauren, Nicole and Charlotte. The half finished at 0-0. With some inspiring words from Mr Hogg at half time we entered the prepared to take the game to them. Playing with the wind against us we were unable to keep out a great shot from Sunderland going down 1-0. Heads didn’t go down, and with a great save to keep us in the game from Raven the team was even more determined not to lose.  The game was level after a great free kick straight in the top corner from Maddy.  With a solid performance in midfield from Amber and in defence from Beth the team was able to prevent a number of opportunities from Sunderland keeping the game very tight. As the ball was played forward to Helen on up front the team stood and watched as she stood a yard from an open goal and measured up her shot after taking time to have a good look and confusing everyone else on the pitch as to what was going on Helen placed the ball in the back of the net putting QE 2-1 up. The team didn’t stop there, with a great ball forward to Lauren who was able to strongly challenge the keeper for the ball pushing the ball past the keeper making the final score 3-1 to QE. Great efforts from everyone today, WELL DONE!!

QE Girls V Tyne Met

The girls had an interesting game this week with usual goal keeper Jaymie Leigh out, they had to recruit Dboy and Kate as stand in goalies.

We went on our way with the tunes blasting and Titch having a sing a long at the back of the bus. We jogged out not having a warm up because we were late getting there and went straight on with team spirit high and ready to give it our all. Within the first few minutes Tyne Met scored their first goal, however, this didn't dishearten us as we came back fighting for the ball. With our top notch cheerleaders on the side keeping the motivation high we pushed the ball up into their half and Amber just missed out on our first goal. The goals cam flying in by the other team of course, but the girls kept playing their own game and fighting on. Kate made some incredible saves and towards the end of the half ice packs were being brought out as she started having knee problems.

Half time came and we were a few goals down having to swap keepers due to ligament injuries. After a pep talk from captain Maddy Wood, the girls went back out with their heads high and Dboy stepping in as keeper. The half went quickly as the girls played a good half. Unfortunately a few more goals were scored, but this didn't stop them. With Helen Murray and Nicole Fenton in the centre  sprinting up and down the pitch and making some mean tackles. Maddy wood at centre back kept the defence in line taking on the oppositions attack and taking them out one by one. A well played match ladies and good luck for your next match.

Woman of the Match:
Amber Hemmings