Good performance not enough for Ladies 4ths

Ben Rhydding 2 Halifax 1

Goal Scorer = Claire Robertshaw
Man of the Match = Laura Neimantas

A very good match overall - Halifax higher up the league table weren't expecting a loss, Ben Rhydding fielding some very good players - their man of the match dominating the centre of the field and the plan even whilst being closely marked.

Once again, Halifax a little light on attackers put up a good fight with Laura Neimantas (usually defender) moving into midfield and pushing into the D, having a shot at goal that hit the side post. Ben Rhydding started the scoring in the first half with an good run down the right, cross to the D and a solid goal.

Sasha Pennyward (Halifax goalie) showed increased confidence this week, coming out to meet the ball, preventing at least two more goals from the strong Ben Rhydding attack.

Second half saw a quick second goal by Ben Rhydding but also a lot more possession by Halifax who had a bit of a switch around - Linda Clarkson and Linda Marshall swapping Centre Back/Centre Midfield positions and Claire Robertshaw moving from Left Back to Left forward.

Claire Robertshaw (Pell) had a great game on the right adding strength to the Halifax challenge and Claire Robertshaw (usually Left Back) her move to forward saw a great run down the left dribbling passed a number of the opposition, fighting off challenges - taking the ball into the D and scoring an excellent goal.

Laura Neimantas earned her man of the match with her flexibility, moving from right to left back then to midfield, really pushing up and strengthening the attack. Angela Riley and Gail Crabtree also having a few shots at goal but not quite hitting the mark.

A good performance by Halifax.