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Kiveton Park finished top of the three-team Group Three. Zoe Parker netted the game’s
only goal at home to Bolsover Town, with the 1-0 scoreline being the lowest scoring game in any of
the group fixtures for the Cup or Plate.
Runners-up spot in Group Four was up for grabs for the winners of the Eckington Belles
vs Dearne & District clash. It was the hosts who prevailed to advance to the last eight with Georgia
Harris (2) and Heather Whitehead on target in a 3-1 win.

After everything going on this year, it was great for youth football to be able to continue recently and
Chichester and Selsey Under-16s continued where they left off, getting themselves into the
Hampshire Plate Final on Saturday.
The game was played in a great spirit by both teams. The game was scrappy at times with
Redlands defending well and trying to counter attack. Chichester and Selsey were pushing forward on
a regular basis but the final ball just kept alluding them.
The match was goalless at half time and Chichester decided to make a couple of subs.
Immediately into the second half they were on the front foot and pushing to get in front. A great ball
in behind by Jess Key found Ellie Jefkins through and as the keeper came out, she coolly passed the
ball to striker Amelia Hammond to put home into the open net, a great passing move finished as
deserved.
Redlands has a couple of chances on the break but Mille Delamont in Chichester’s goal was
calm and collected to make the saves needed. The second goal came from a Jess Key corner with a
scrap for the ball. First it cannoned off the bar, then Sophia Poling managed to hit her team mate
Broghan Collier with it before it ricocheted back out and Hammond’s scuffed shot eventually rolled
over the line for 2-0.
The girls continued to play well and claimed the trophy with a clean sheet. Everyone played
their part in the victory, from the starting players to the subs who came on and a great way to end their
time together as a youth team before stepping into senior football next season.
Manager Mark Middleton said: “The girls were fantastic today, worked hard and deserved
their trophy, I just love working with them all.”
Coach (and club secretary) Caz Evans added: “Having worked with some of these girls since
they were 8-9 years old, it is a fitting end to the team they have become. We have gained some
amazing players over the years who have progressed together and deserved the win. I am excited to
pass them on to the senior section now after so long and to watch them grow even more. They are a
fantastic bunch of now young ladies who are an inspiration.”
Chichester & Selsey squad: Millie Delamont, Broghan Collier, Sophia Poling, Charlie Davey, Ellen
Middleton, Jess Key, Amelia Hammond, Ellie Jefkins, Molly Stoddart, Tatum Anwyl, Sam Dongo,
April Mc Greal, Becca Johnson, Rosie Yates.

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