Mapplewell v Shelf Girls u14

MAPPLEWELL MAVS  2 V SHELF GIRLS 7

Today Shelf managed to field 11 fit players for the 1st time in 3 months, and their aim today was to play  well as a team. Straight from the kick off Shelf did not disapoint and clossed down on the Mapplewell midfield putting them under great pressure. This allowed the Shelf Attack to receive some nice ball and after 6 minutes a hard long range shot from Hannah hit the back of the net to make it 1.0.

A really nice move down the right from Francesca and well supported by Shannon once again saw the ball come to Hannah's feet who quickly turned and then hit a bullet of a shot that made it 2.0 after 16 minutes.

Shelf were dominating the game and several nice passing moves and shots resulted in good saves from the excellant Mapplewell keeper. After 25 minutes Lavinia picked the ball up from the half way line played a one two with Ebony and then raced down the line beating 2 players to put a great cross in which was recieved with thanks to Francesca who slide the ball in the net to make it 3.0.

The Shelf defence were keeping the Mapplewell attack at bay and this continued when Abi joined the back 3. Nice play and accurate passing from both Abi and Francesca saw the latter cross a lovely ball into the middle for Anna to volley on the full into the top right hand corner of the net.

Half Time Mapplewell 0 v Shelf 4

The 2nd half saw Shelf move a few players around, and also saw Mapplewell come out fighting. Olivia and Lavinia both went close with good efforts, however it was Mapplewell who scored the next goal from good play from Bryanie 4.1.  Francesca was causing the Mapplewell left back problems everytime she had the ball and a nice pass from her saw the ball come to Hannah on the right who turned once again beat a player and then rocket her hatrick goal into the top left roof of the net ( Now as an ex Mapplewell player this was special for her, especially her Eric Cantona celebration) 5.1.

Mapplewell then caused Shelf a few problems and they were unlucky not to score again, however the Shelf attack were at their best and well supported by Chloe and Shannon. Once again a great run and cross from Francesca found Anna to strike her 2nd goal of the game 6.1. Five minutes later a carbon copy of the last goal happened (thou good work from Ebony and Chloe) found Anna who scored her 3rd and hatrick goal.

Mapplewell were causing the Shelf defence a few problems and deseredly scored a 2nd goal late on to make the final score Mapplewell 2 v Shelf 7

Mangers Comments

Well done today girls, it was important that we got our confidence back after the last 2 games.  Overall we played well and I was very pleased especially in the 1st half where we closed Mapplewell down everytime.  We now just need BEX back and we will be back to full strength (So Bex keep doing your excerises at home).

Away Manager Award : Francesca Wild

Manager Award : Francesca Wild