24 Sep 2007 - Copleston SC Girls U13’s v Whitton United Girls U13’s - Sunday September 23rd
Once again the weather was kind to the teams as they made their way onto the lush green turf of the Copleston field of dreams. Copleston, resplendent in their sky blue shirts that matched the glorious sky above, were fired up for this match up between two of
Whitton started strongly and pressed forward with vigour. Cops were defending well and were playing the off-side trap to perfection with the Greens of Whitton falling prey to the flag on many occasions. But their pressure paid off and some over generous defending by
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The Half Time team talk by Copleston’s qualified coaching staff seemed to have the desired effect with the game being played mostly in Whitton’s half. Bridie and Kellie were Terry Butcher-esque at the back and the midfield of Mema, Naomi and Jess taking the game by the scruff of the neck. Cops got themselves a lifeline with a 30 yard thunderbolt by Mema. Her scoring streak going from strength to strength. Molly and Bethany were marauding down the flanks and providing the ammunition. The paint of the goalposts was taking a battering as Cops twice hit the woodwork. Whitton held on to the final whistle to take the points.
The management of Cops were proud of the way their team played in this gritty battle and although defeated the girls came off the hallowed turf with a smile upon their faces after winning the second half. Onwards and upwards.
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