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the top end of the league teams towards the end of the season. Even though we didn’t come
away with wins in those games, we came out with some praise of that we were able to compete
with those teams sitting at the top.
WSS: Is there anybody with the team who has had a good season for you but
maybe hasn't quite had the recognition she deserves?
AB: I think as a midfielder myself, I’ve got to highlight some of my other midfield partners
Caitlyn Douglas and Monika Stube. Caitlyn definitely had a tough start to season but she soon
earned her place as number four and has cemented that throughout the season. She will
always look to play out and calm the game down. Monika does the nitty gritty of the game that
doesn’t get you the recognition from many but would be missed by the team if removed, she
also a player that has a lot of good technical ability to offer. Overall they’re both players that
may not get the recognition, but are definitely a core part of this team.
WSS: How confident are you that the team can push on from the second half of
this season and aim for a higher place next time around?
AB: We have massive confidence and optimism about next season and where we can aim
towards. We know we just need to carry on the hard work and performances we have been
putting in, into the start of new season. It will only create confidence that will help push us
forwards.
Our thanks to Amy! Photo - Alex Daniel
Gillingham lift Kent Cup
Gillingham showed their FA Women’s National League class in a 3-0 win over Dartford in the
Kent Women’s Cup Final.
With wingers Mel Espinosa and Kara Foodjoor causing all sorts of problems, the Gills
struck twice in a four minute spell during the first half.
Phoebe Leitch headed the opener from Espinosa’s cross and it was player of the match
Espinosa who doubled the lead with a lovely finish over keeper Kelly Amerasinghe.
Holders Dartford worked hard to stay in the tie, rallying in the second half, but substitute
Maddie Farrand completed victory with a late third for Gillingham, two minutes after coming
on.

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Mark Brown are those of the subject and not necessarily
those of Women’s Soccer Scene and its staff.
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Front cover photo: Longwell Green captain Abbie Woodley-Marshall challenges Dursley Town’s
Aine Redmond during the Gordon Perrett League Cup Final at Cirencester.
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