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Date: 22nd November 2006

Kick Off: 2.00pm

Due to poor conditions and lighting, Lancaster Women’s home game kicked off slightly earlier then usual. The Lancaster Ladies were all eager to play a competitive game after the previous home game was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The game commenced and just on the other side of twelve minutes Lancaster was a goal up courtesy of Sue Wynes.

A strike this early on can sometimes prove difficult for teams, as their heads are lifted but concentration can drop. However, Lancaster continued on this good form for the first half but without the reward of goals. Wynes had two good chances around the 16th minute but could not find the back of the net. Lancaster were playing brilliant football and to help them battle against the tough conditions they opted for the passing game rather then long through balls.

After some brilliant attacking football, Wynes was set up for another brilliant shot on goal and scored within the 40th minute, however five minutes later, Lancaster were caught unaware whilst on the attack, and with a defender down, Liverpool were able to take advantage of the right sided space and scored from this. Lancaster in reply to this went on an immediate attack, pushing the ball through for Wynes again to score. This left the half time score at 3-1 to the home side.

The second half began with Lancaster Captain and vice captain, commanding the players to ensure the team was organized. The side was looking strong and the tackles made, were clinical and effective. In the 51st minute, Wynes scored a third goal for her team and then again three minutes later. Wynes then crossed a lovely ball across the goal mouth for Nadia Crellin to slot in to make it 5-1 to the home team.

Lancaster continued to play some superb one touch football and several attacking chances were taken but didn’t quite go between the two sticks. Liverpool managed to sneak another goal back but in the 85th minute Wynes scored the seventh goal for Lancaster and last goal of the match, making the final score 7-2 to the home side.

A difficult game in difficult conditions meant that the Lancaster Ladies really had to work hard for each other, the team managed to play some excellent football and at the end of the match it was a struggle to choose player of the match. Two players however that are deeply rooted in the club and are a blessing to the team are to be mentioned. Firstly Sue Wynes, who is the top goal scorer for Lancaster, played superbly and scored six of the seven goals, she is a consistent performer and a brilliant member of the team.

And the Player of the Match voted for by her fellow players for her sterling efforts, wise words and voice of encouragement was Kathryn Montgomery. Kathryn put in a brilliant effort and organized the team to match her standards.