Page 19 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.10 2022-23

Measham.
The top of the table clash in Division One South ended with honours even as
Chichester City and Badshot Lea shared a 1-1 draw, Gabriella Hobday was on target for
Chichester and Sophie Sutherland replying. Woking Ladies made up ground in third place
by beating Abbey Rangers 5-2, Kaitlin Howard hitting a hat-trick with Lily Davis and
Efrosyni Theocharous adding the others. Rushmoor Community stepped up their
challenge as they won 2-0 away to Selsey Women Development with Laura Quinn-Low
and Rosie Slack on the scoresheet.
West Midlands League
Kidderminster Harriers were not able to take an opportunity to go to the top of the
Premier Division when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Burton Albion. Dani Selmes,
Harriet James and Katie Robinson were all on target for Harriers whilst Burton scored
through Millie Drinkhall, Alice Lilley and Hajrah Mahmood. Redditch Utd meanwhile got
off the mark with a 4-2 victory over Coundon Court, courtesy of a goal apiece from Jade
Guppy, Matilda McGuigan, Katie Potter and Esther Lau-Mackaay.
Division One North leaders Walsall Ladies did not play on Sunday and their
advantage has been trimmed to a single point by Shifnal Town after they defeated Wyrley
Ladies 9-1. Rebecca-Lee Bown bagged a five-goal haul and Jenna Boddison hit a hat-trick,
with Holly Bullock rounding off the scoring. Walsall Wood lost ground as they were beaten
3-2 by City of Stoke who scored through Kim Barber, Eleanor Rowe and Beth Caddy. Jaime
Duggan netetd both goals as AFC Telford Utd defeated Port Vale 2-0 and Tamworth
were 3-1 victors at Darlaston Town, Megan Chapman netting twice and Elle Haywood
adding the other.
Knowle power on at the top of Division One South, claiming a seventh win on the trot
when beating Worcester City Development 4-2. Katherine Fleming netted twice, with
Demi-Lee Rolph and Alana-Mai White adding the others, to help Knowle open up a lead of
six points. Katie Edwards and Elloise Russell accounted for the goals as third placed
Kingfisher drew 2-2 with Bewdley Town, who scored through Lauren Thompson and
Darcie Hancocks. Molly Noble (2) and Kitty Jones got on the scoresheet as Leamington
Lions moved into mid-table with their second win in a row, 3-1 against Rugby Town,
whilst Droitwich Spa defeated Westfields Women 6-0.

The Army Women’s Football Team hosted FA Women’s Super League team Tottenham
Hotspur WFC at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) last month.
They enjoyed a day training alongside each other at Sandhurst and Aldershot which
enabled players on both sides to trade tips and knowledge of skills in football, teamwork and
leadership.
The day started off with a tour of Old College followed by a presentation from SSgt SSI
Yvette Kemp and OCdt Gabby Collett (AWFT Player).
SSgt Kemp (RAPTC) and Sgt Willis (RAPTC) then facilitated a PT session
incorporating an introduction into the Role Fitness Soldier and Log PT with the Army
Women’s Football Team leading the way.
Themes included: communication, leadership and teamwork, which are not only
important within the Army but also resonate on the football pitch.
Tottenham Hotspur WFC coaching staff then took both teams for a coaching session
at the Army Football Development Centre in Aldershot.
SSgt Kemp said: “This was a fantastic day and only the start of our relationship
between the two clubs. We have been invited back to Tottenham in the New Year, which the
players are very excited about.”
(www.armyfa.com)
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