A late kick off at St Georges School due to malfunctioning sat navs. 6v7 looked better than 4v7 at 11:00. Olivia called in sick in the morning and with 4 other players absent, the game against the Greenleas 'A 'side was never going to be a walk in the park. Or school field even.
From the kick off Waverton looked as sharp as a knife and had a couple of attacks. Playing two at the back and three in midfield, Nicola looked strong supported by a lively Laura and Caitlin.
In defence Lily and Ellie looked solid in keeping the hooped shirts at bay. An unfortunate goal though gave the home side the lead as a high shot looped over the stand in keeper Kiera. A loop from the hoops. Cara's on loan gloves weren't able to get anywhere near the ball.
A mix up between Laura and Kiera presented Greenleas with another goal and with the extra player in the side, two other goals followed. At the other end Nicola was very unlucky not to get onto the score sheet. A succession of deep throw ins down the left put pressure on the home side but still Waverton remained goalless at the much welcomed interval.
Greenleas went down to 6 players in the second half making the game, in pure numbers terms anyway, more equal. Waverton had the wind behind them and replacement 'keeper Nicola was able to launch high balls from the back. Caitlin chased all of them but was unable to get a decent shot on target.
Kiera got a nasty kick on the thigh and dropped into defence to replace Lily who moved into midfield. Keeping the coach busy in picking up the first aid kit, Laura then got a ball in her face, but bravely continued. She just smiles so much!
Ellie made a fantastic last ditch tackle to stop a certain goal but the home side did score 3 more despite the heroics of Nicola in goal. Laura and Lily, not exactly the tallest of players at the best of times, were not intimidated by the taller opposition and used their silky skills to get round players. However the best player on the pitch was the smallest, Chelsea Brook of Greenleas. So now you understand why that guy was shouting 'Come on Chelsea'.
Not a game to remember, but the girls did very well in the difficult circumstances. Keep your heads up girls.
MOM - for AFC Waverton, once again, Nicola Jones, for Greenleas Chelsea Brook.
No training this week as there are few players around, the clocks go back tonight and Heather's knee injury is more serious than first thought.
Next Saturday we welcome Heygarth Utd to Waverton for a 9:30 ko. It is absolutely vital that we know whether or not a player is going to be able to play each game. If we can't put out a team, the club gets a fine. That's money that we could do keeping in the club. So let us know early if you can't make it. Thanks.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and the half term week.
