Page 8 - Womens Soccer Scene Issue No.5 2022-23

Division One South East
With Norwich City not having a game, Hashtag Utd took the opportunity to open up a
lead of three points with a 4-0 victory over Ashford Town (Middlesex). The Tags led at
half time through goals from Emma Samways and Eva Frazzoni, before Katharine Nutman
and Amy-Leigh Abrehart joined them on the scoresheet after the break.
London Seaward meanwhile drew level on points with Norwich, thanks to a 2-1 win
against Cambridge Utd. Katherine Long scored either side of half time to settle matters in
favour of Seaward after Sarah Wiltshire had given the U's a first half lead.
AFC Wimbledon now head the chasing teams following their 2-0 success away to
Cambridge City. Ashlee Hincks spearheaded the win for the Dons by scoring a goal in each
half.
Substitute Emilia Parsons hit a four minute hat-trick as Queen's Park Rangers
netted nine times in total against Hounslow Women. Joanna Blodgett, Laura Hennessy,
Melanie Hall, Kasha Petit, Nicole Leys and Erin Pope accounted for Rangers' other goals.
Division One South West
Cardiff City Ladies were not in action over the weekend and they were replaced as leaders
by Exeter City, who usurped them with a 5-0 win away to Maidenhead Utd. The Grecians
were four up at the interval thanks to a Jenna Markham double, Zoe Watkins and an own
goal, with Sarah Stacey rounding off the scoring during the second half.
AFC Bournemouth meanwhile kept themselves in touch with the leading sides by
beating Larkhall Athletic 2-0. Both goals were scored late on in the first half, both by
Shannon Albuery.
Southampton Women rounded off a good few days for themselves with a 4-0
victory over Swindon Town. Hot on the heels from beating Selsey Women in midweek,
Sian Wylie netted twice and she was joined on the scoresheet by Rachel Okoro and Chloe
Tucker.
Reserve Section round-up...
Durham Cestria took their good league form into the Reserves League Cup with a 4-1
victory over Huddersfield Town. Ann Wuerfel netted twice for the Wildcats along with
Erin Green and Zoe Norton whilst Huddersfield, last season's beaten finalists, scored a
consolation through Katie Cannon. Leeds Utd defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 thanks
to Aaliyah Nolan, Katie Astle and Cassidy Clift, whilst Amber Rodgers hit a hat-trick for
Middlesbrough in their 3-1 win against Hull City. Rhianne Cunningham netted a brace
as London Seaward won 2-1 against Watford and Queen's Park Rangers were 8-1
victors over Stevenage Women.
Lincoln City came away from Doncaster Rovers Belles with a 4-2 win in the
Reserves League Plate, Loughborough Lightning meanwhile beat Bradford City on a
penalty shootout after the teams had finished level at 1-1, goals coming from Stephanie Heck
and Kayla Williams respectively. Stourbridge eased through by defeating Swindon Town
5-1 with Chelsea Hassell (2), Ruby Meeson (2) and Tara Salt on target. Exeter City were
winners over Bridgwater Utd on penalties after Matilda Franchi netted their goal as the
match finished level at 1-1.
One match was played in the Northern Division on Sunday, Chorley and Barnsley
battling out a 2-2 draw with Louise Biggins and Delia Hurdiss on target for Barnsley.
West Bromwich Albion have moved up into second place in the Midland Division
following their 4-2 win away to Stoke City. Olivia Stubbs netted twice for Albion along with
Maia Clark and Laura Dodwell, whilst the home side's consolation goals came from Lauren
Wilshaw and Nuala Miszkiel.
Milton Keynes Dons made it three wins out of three and are the new leaders of the
South East & Central Division after a 3-2 victory away to Hashtag Utd. Gabriella Maia (2)
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