What is it about us, The Delph and September? Not a good mix.
Despite losing heavily this game was much more even than a cursory look at the score would have you believe. Indeed forgetting the goals for a moment, this was a fairly even game. Alright, it's a bit daft, but thats how it feels.
With Caitlin down south and Molly awaiting FA clearance (getting FA clearance for a Brazillian third division player would be easier than the red tape that is the Wallasey League - oops there's another £20 fine), the Waverton crew was 7 strong. In goal the impressive Lucie was up for it; Ellie and Emma, the two dependables, stood strong at the back; Lily, Kiera and Rebecca were the engine room in midfield; and Elia was the goal grabber up front.
Waverton started the brighter side and had a couple of shots that could have given us the lead, including a great chance from Elia. The home side scored one though and then another from a great flick on header. However, from a Wanderers goal kick, Kiera picked up the ball in the centre and ran straight at goal and let fly from the edge of the box. The ball zoomed past the 'keeper into the net and was a clear candidate for goal of the season. For that time we had 'em. We had 'em. Oh yes Capt Mainwaring we had 'em. Oh how they were worried.
With our girls trying to be here, there and everywhere, Wanderers took control and added to their lead. In the second half some great pressure resulted in an own goal for us.
Lucie was awesome and justified her player of the match award. The goals at the Delph were huge and Lucie showed just how great she is in pulling off some fantastic saves including bravely diving at the feet of on rushing players. Rebecca never stopped running and challenging all game and Elia showed how she is improving her way back into playing competitive football after a year out and was unlucky not to score. Elia also showed how she can tackle, with some crunching interceptions.
Ellie was brilliant and scared the living daylights out of some of her opponents with her tacking. Emma was so strong and well placed in defence and Lily too played superbly in defence when asked to drop back in the second half and was adept at passing the ball out to midfield. Kiera scored that brilliant goal and time after time showed her pallete of silky skills to dodge around players.
So girls, don't be down. You played very well, probably better than last week and remember Wallasey Wanderers are a good, strong, older and experienced side. They also had subs whereas we have to get our rests when the ball when out of play.
Heads up. Won one, lost one. Not a bad start to the season. Bring it on.
MOM Lucie for AFC Waverton, Georgia Fairclough for Wallasey Wanderers.
