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

Actonians Ladies got back to winning ways with a 2-0 success away to Cambridge
City. Jasmine Williamson and Chihiro Ebine were both on target to bring a halt to a run of
three straight defeats in all competitions.
Division One South West
It's as you were at the top of the division with Exeter City continuing to set the pace, thanks
to a 4-0 victory away to Larkhall Athletic. The home team battled hard but Sarah Stacey's
early strike put Exeter in control and they added a second on the half hour through Zoe
Watkins. Jenna Markham made it three midway through the second half, before Ishbell
Zuurmond rounded off the scoring.
Exeter stay four points ahead at the top from Cardiff City Ladies, having played two
games more, after the South Wales side defeated AFC Bournemouth 2-0. Kaitlyn Morgan-
Hemmings opened the scoring for Cardiff on the half hour, before captain Cori Williams
secured the points with the second goal, twenty minutes from time.
Moneyfields and Southampton Women continue to occupy the next two places
after their meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. The Sirens took the lead shortly before half time
through Shannon Albuery, before the Moneys hit back after the break and Kau'inohea Taylor
earned them a share of the spoils.
Swindon Town were pushed all the way by a valiant AFC St Austell side but were
able to notch up a 1-0 victory which consolidates them in the top half. Annabelle Colston has
had a good season for the Wiltshire side and she scored the only goal of the game with two
minutes left to play to break the home side's hearts.
Portishead Town meanwhile completed a quickfire double over Selsey Women to
take themselves level on points with the Seals and all but banish any lingering relegation
fears. A goal from Rosie Hill, five minutes into the second half, earned a third straight win
for improving Portishead.
Keynsham Town greatly boosted their survival hopes as they defeated
Maidenhead Utd 2-0 to bring an end to a run of four straight defeats. Naomi Clipston gave
Keynsham a flying start with an early goal and Jade Munro sealed the win with the second
with ten minutes remaining.
Reserve Section round-up
West Bromwich Albion defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers on a penalty shootout
to reach the Final of the Reserves League Cup, after the sides had battled out a 2-2 draw.
Lucy Pugh and Olivia Stubbs netted for Albion, with Wolves replying through Phoebe Hill
and Amy Hare, before Albion triumphed 5-4 from the spot. In the Final, they will play
Oxford Utd who kept themselves on course for a league and cup double with a 2-1 victory
over Milton Keynes Dons, their nearest rivals in the South East & Central Division. Holly
Sellwood and Amy Woodhead scored the goals for Oxford, with Renai Bennett.
Northern Division leaders Durham Cestria did not play on Sunday and the two
teams immediately below them met each other, with Leeds Utd beating Newcastle Utd
3-2 to climb above them into second place. Katie Astle (2) and Abbie Langstaff netted for
Leeds, with Amy Hargrave and Jasmine McQuade replying. Tigerlily Chipchase, Brooke
Tully and an own goal gave Barnsley a 3-0 victory over Chorley whilst Middlesbrough
were 3-1 winners over Liverpool Feds courtesy of Lucy Watson, Emily Fewster and Ruby
Oxburgh. Huddersfield Town defeated Bradford City 2-0 with strikes from Abbygayle
Hodkin and Valeria Martin, whilst Ruby Slattery and Elle Turner were on target for
Stockport County in their 2-2 draw with Hull City, who netted through Amy Drury and
Libby Gray.
Nottingham Forest hold on to the leadership of the Midland Division on goal
difference after Olivia Standeven and an own goal gave them a 2-0 success away to Stoke
City. Derby County keep pace with them in second, they defeated Lincoln City 5-3
news@womenssoccerscene.co.uk