Page 7 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.17 2022-23

League Cup
Nottingham Forest are through to the semi finals
after narrowly getting the better of Burnley FC
Women with a 2-1 victory. In a battle between two
Northern Premier Division title hopefuls, Charlotte Steggles gave Forest the lead from the
penalty spot and substitute Gianna Mitchell netted the second, before Alyssa Mae Aherne
gave Burnley late hope when she pulled a goal back.
Portsmouth also advanced after returning from the long trip to Plymouth
Argyle with a 3-0 victory under their belts. Sophie Quirk gave Pompey the lead during the
first half and they went on to seal the win after the break with further goals from Tierney
Scott and Ella Humphrey.
The draw for the semi finals is as follows:
Watford or Milton Keynes Dons v Wolverhampton W or Hudddersfield Town
Nottingham Forest v Portsmouth
League Plate
Southampton Women caused a surprise and booked their place in the last four when
they defeated Billericay Town 4-3. Rachel Okoro was the heroine for Southampton as
she hit a hat-trick, with Chloe Tucker adding the others, whilst Billericay's replies came
from Karesha Iton, Beau Parker and Mia Robins.
Crawley Wasps join them after they ousted Cheltenham Town on a penalty
shootout, after the teams had battled out a 2-2 draw. Selin Buyukgiray scored both goals
for Crawley, whilst Cheltenham netted through a brace from Issy Newns, before Crawley
emerged as 5-4 winners from the spot.
The semi final draw has been made:
Hull City or Stourbridge v Crawley Wasps
Fylde Women or Leeds Utd v Southampton Women
Northern Premier Division
Derby County made up ground on the top three when they defeated Stoke City 5-1 in
the only match to be played in the division. Amy Sims and Rebecca McGrother put the
Ewes two goals ahead at half time and Sims went on to complete her hat-trick after the
break, either side of a reply from Roisin Kivel, and Camille Jenkins rounded off the scoring
in injury time.
The hat-trick from Sims has returned to the top of the division’s scoring charts,
taking her tally for the season to 14.
Southern Premier Division
Ipswich Town have gone back level on points with Portsmouth after they won 2-1
away to London Bees. The scoreline was goalless at the interval but second half goals
from Sophie Peskett and Natasha Thomas earned Ipswich the points, despite Ellena
Finneran replying for the Bees.
Division One North
Durham Cestria have gone four points clear at the top of the table following their 2-0
victory away to fifth placed Middlesbrough. Jordan Atkinson put the Cestrians in front
shortly before half time and Poppy Pritchard secured an eighth straight win in the league
for her side when she scored the second, eight minutes from time.
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