Page 6 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.18 2022-23

League Cup
Watford became the latest team to make it through
to the semi finals after they ran out 5-1 winners over
Milton Keynes Dons. Bianca Baptiste opened the
scoring in the seventh minute, before Helen Ward netted a double either side of half time
and they went on to add late goals through Ellie Head and Annie-Lee Rossiter whilst the
Dons' consolation came from Laura Mitchell. Watford will play the winners of the one
remaining quarter final tie between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield
Town.
League Plate
Stourbridge came away from Hull City with a 2-1 victory which has taken them into the
semi finals. Alex Nicklin and Nimah Deasy scored the goals which have taken the Glassgirls
into the last four at the first attempt, with Laura Bartup replying. Stourbridge now take on
Crawley Wasps for a place in the Final.
Northern Premier Division
Nottingham Forest have gone three points clear at the top of the table following a fine
3-0 victory away to Huddersfield Town. Charlotte Steggles gave Forest a ninth minute
lead which was doubled midway through the first half by an own goal. Charlotte
Greengrass rounded off the scoring with the third goal, early in the second half.
Derby County meanwhile claimed a third win on the trot, a 4-2 success at
Liverpool Feds which has now taken them into third place. Emelia Wilson gave Derby
an early lead but the Feds hit back and led at the break through Beth Donoghue and
Chantelle Thompson. The Feds remained in front until eleven minutes from time, when
Ella Hilliard levelled matters once again and two late goals from substitute Kira Rai sealed
the points for the Ewes.
Brighouse Town picked up a vital 2-1 victory at Boldmere St Michaels which
has taken them out of the bottom two. Lucy Sowerby scored both goals as Brighouse won
for only the second time this season, whilst the Mikes' consolation came from Jade Grove.
Southern Premier Division
Portsmouth continue to have a good season and they have narrowed the gap on leaders
Oxford Utd to two points after they won 2-1 at Bridgwater Utd. All of the goals came
in a ten minute spell after the break, Ellie Sara giving Bridgwater the lead and Pompey
hitting back with a double from Anaisa Harney.
Cheltenham Town strengthened their position in the top half, thanks to a 4-0
victory away to Billericay Town. Emily Owen opened the scoring for the Robins just after
the half hour mark and they went on to seal an excellent result after the break with further
strikes from Izzy Cook, Libby Davies and Emma Congrave.
Division One North
Durham Cestria have extended their lead at the top to seven points and inflicted a defeat
on one of their major rivals, beating Barnsley 4-1. Poppy Protchard kept up her excellent
run in front of goal by scoring a hat-trick and Jordan Atkinson was also on target, with
Alayna Millard replying.
Defeat for Barnsley gave Stockport County the chance to climb into the top three,
their highest position of the season to date, and they duly accepted with a 5-0 victory over
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