A last minute goal from Nicola gave Waverton a share of the points and was an appropriate ending for a well fought game. Caitlin's pass from the centre was just right and Nicola running onto the ball smashed it past the 'keeper and the celebrations began.
On the big pitch it was Birkenhead who took the lead when a free kick deceived everyone and sailed in past Cara. Waverton though equalised through a great shot from Nicola. Birkenhead showed their strength and got two more goals back before half time but in between Caitlin got onto the score sheet with a fantastic shot from the right.
So 3-2 at half time gave the Waverton girls a real chance to get back into it and win their first points of the season. The second half performance was excellent. Aimee was real class at the back alongside Ellie Mageean who was calm and cool. Ellie Riste and Lily never stopped running and Olivia and Kiera showed some excellent touches. It was great team work that gave the Waverton girls the edge and Kiera's goal which took the game to 3-3 was testimony to the team play.
With the clock ticking away Birkenhead broke and their attack ended with the ball in the net and the girls all jumped on top of each other thinking they had sealed it. With great determination, Nicola grabbed hold of the ball and took it to the restart showing how much she cared to not lose. It was fitting therefore that a minute later she popped up to meet Caitlin's pass and smash the ball home to send her to the top of the goalscorers list.
There were some really good performances today. Cara was brilliant in goal and we should thank her for staying in for the whole hour. Aimee had her best game of the season and looked absolutely solid at the back and all the others were fantastic too.
Well done girls you were all excellent. Have a good weekend! Get well Emma, we're sorry you had to miss it.
MOM for Waverton - Kiera Berry, for Birkenhead Youth, Georgia Fairclough.
Training this Tuesday at 6pm.
