Page 30 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.23 2022-23

Back in October the WU17s were relegated to League B for stage two of the 2022-23
edition following League A group defeats against Republic of Ireland, Finland and Austria.
The Northern Ireland WU17 squad for this month’s Euro qualifiers is as follows:
Ellie Scott (Lisburn Rangers), Cerys Sharkey (Glentoran Women), Sophie Gargan
(Linfield), Sofie Keenan (Linfield), Abi Sweetlove (Linfield), Morgan Hanna (Larne), Olivia
Canavan (Glentoran Women), Niamh O’Donnell (Mid Ulster Ladies), Aimee Kerr
(Ballyclare Comrades), Ellen McCartney (Ballyclare Comrades), Darcie McNeill (Crusaders
Strikers), Erin Morrison (Crusaders Strikers), Faye Loughran (Lisburn Rangers), Mia
Moore (Linfield), Rachel McIntyre (Glentoran Women), Kascie Weir (Glentoran Women),
Rhianna Breen (Linfield), Maureen Quinn (Linfield), Ciara McAleer (Sion Swifts), Rebecca
Mann (Crusaders Strikers).
(irishfa.com)

Gloucestershire League
Bitton went through to the semi finals of the Gordon Perrett League Cup after two second
half goals from Tia Harris and Anna Munday gave them a 2-0 victory in a tricky tie away to
AEK Boco Res. The only quarter final tie between two Division One teams went all the way
to penalties, Bishop's Cleeve eventually getting the better of Bristol & West after the
teams had shared a 3-3 draw. Bristol & West had led 3-1 at half time thanks to Lauren Page,
Becky Billing and Aimee Clark but Cleeve battled back in the second half and after Lucie
Cummings reduced the arrears, Leonie Gough took the game into the shootout where they
won 6-5. Cheltenham Civil Service remain in the hunt for two trophies and defeated
Longlevens 5-1 with goals from Jessica Brown (2), Gemma Riley, Kaydee Wheeler and Katie
Ashmead, Lauren Mills replying. Cirencester Town join them in the semi finals after
beating Gloucester City Development 3-1, courtesy of a hat-trick from Libby Messenger.
Bristol Rovers Development have opened up a four point lead at the top of Division
One after Zoe Foster scored the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win away to rivals
Gloucester City. Tuffley Rovers meanwhile enjoyed their third league victory of the
season, 3-0 against Abbeymead Rovers thanks to Megan Hamblett, Imogen Maguire and
Ellen Knight.
One league match was played in Division Two, Whitchurch & Bristol going third in
the table with a 3-1 victory away to Red Falcon Women. Jessica Nicholls was on target
twice for Whitchurch along with Grace Rawlings, whilst Red Falcon's consolation came from
Evelyn Cohen.
In Division Three, Bristol Ladies Union received a setback to their title chances when
they were beaten 2-1 by Stoke Lane Athletic. Leanne Derbyshire scored both goals for
Stoke Lane, with Jessica Rae replying. Ellwood Ladies are third after Michaela Dowie
netted the only goal of the game in their win over SGS Olveston Utd Res. Winchcombe
Town were also 1-0 winners over Mitcheldean SC, courtesy of a first half goal from Emily
Wright.
Greater London League
Actonians Ladies Res are back on top of the Premier Division following their 2-2 draw with
third placed Comets. Aurella Peterson Rajalingam and Kayleigh Peters were on target for
Actonians, with Comets netting through a brace from McKenna Doyle. Jade Doherty,
Samantha Read, Jessica Vassena, Sian Rodway-Smith and Rosie Watts were all on the
scoresheet for Headstone Manor as they defeated Regents Park Rangers 5-0 to replace
them in fourth, whilst Richmond & Kew defeated UCL Academicals 5-1 thanks to a
Charlotte Close hat-trick, Allegra Dirala and Charlotte Wells. Camden Town meanwhile
won 4-0 away to Clapham Utd, with goals from Ruby Campbell, Sabine Larsen and Kirstyn
Oldfield along with an own goal.
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