Page 8 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.28 2022-23

On Wednesday night, Sporting Khalsa jumped back into second place as they scored
thirteen times without reply against Long Eaton Utd. Becky Hall and Skye Owen led the
scoring for Khalsa with a four-goal haul apiece, Olivia Woolston weighed in with a brace
and there were singles from Megan Cann, Stacey Garnham and Michelle McCormack.
Division One South East
Hashtag Utd picked up one of the two wins they needed in order to secure the title when
they defeated Ashford Town (Middlesex) 3-0. Samantha Rowland and Emma
Samways put the Tags two up in the opening quarter of the game and Malika Apindia Gille
added the third after the break to put the seal on the victory.
London Seaward hold on to third place after battling out a 2-2 draw against
Actonians Ladies. Katherine Long and Persis Oteng were both on target to salvage a
point for the Anchors after Actonians had taken a two-goal lead through Alessandra
Barreca and Sophie Baigent.
Queen's Park Rangers also staged a comeback against Chesham Utd, but this
time it was for a 2-1 victory. After a goalless first half, Mathilde Beloou put the Clarets in
front shortly after the restart but late strikes from substitutes Chloe Gunn and Francesca
Webster turned the match around in Rangers' favour.
Division One South West
Exeter City took the opportunity to increase their lead at the top to nine points, thanks
to a 4-0 victory away to Swindon Town. Mollie Taylor and Jenna Markham both scored
to put Exeter two up at half time and they went on to crown the win with further goals after
the break from Zoe Watkins and Sarah Stacey.
Southampton Women are still in the running for another top three finish after
they won 2-1 against Maidenhead Utd. A late own goal separated the sides at the finish,
adding to Shannon Sievwright's earlier strike for the Sirens, whilst Maidenhead netted a
consolation through Megan Halfacree.
Cardiff City Ladies were given an opportunity to close the gap on leaders Exeter
on Thursday night, which they accepted with a 3-0 victory away to Portishead Town.
The home side fought hard but an early goal from Thierry-Jo Gauvin put Cardiff in a
strong position and a second half double from Ellie Sargent put the seal on another
important victory for the South Wales side.
Reserve Section round-up
Durham Cestria got back to winning ways and preserved their Northern Division lead
of six points with a 5-0 victory over Hull City. Ellie Wise and Erin Green each netted
twice for the Wildcats along with Grace Monkhouse. Second placed Newcastle Utd
meanwhile netted eleven times past Bradford City, Jasmine McQuade netting four
times and Georgina Spraggon hitting a hat-trick, whilst Emma Wallis (2), Libby Corney
and Anna Soulsby added the others. Abbie Langstaff and Katie Astle gave Leeds Utd a
2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town whilst Middlesbrough won 6-0 against
Barnsley, Lydia Maidens bagging a hat-trick along with Jenni Duffy-Smith, Emily
Fewster and Ruby Oxburgh. Ella Ritchie (2), Eva Craney-Barnie (2) and Elle Turner were
the markswomen for Stockport County as they beat Liverpool Feds 5-1.
Derby County have gone four points clear at the top of the Midland Division after
running out 6-1 winners away to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Iesha Rollins netted a
hat-trick with Anita Gaspar (2) and Isabel Sheridan adding the others, whilst Wolves'
consolation came from Beth Grady. Seven different players got on the scoresheet for West
Bromwich Albion in their 10-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers Belles with Laura
Dodwell, Janelle Straker and Olivia Stubbs all netting twice, Tasia Brough, Libby Hyatt-
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