Girls' 1st XI v Ipswich

Result: Lost 1-2

Review: Following a 6-0 defeat at the hands of Ipswich in a 20 minute cup match earlier in the season, the Felsted 1st XI could be forgiven for making the trip away from home with a sense of trepidation. Armed however with a game plan and a keen desire to perform to the best of their ability Felsted, under some initial duress, were able to keep the score line at 0-0 for the first half. From then on they grew in belief throughout the match despite the individual strength of the excellent Ipswich players. Even conceding a soft short corner goal failed to unnerve the side as Felsted began to create more and more chances on the break. Anna and Mollie Stonham were constant threats up front, the defence held firm with full backs Hattie Holmes and Deanne Evans again impressing and Eli Mott-Brown, Immy Hargreaves and Anna Middendorf in midfield were superb. Meg Powell at left back had her best game of the season. The last quarter of the match was exciting stuff - school sport at its best. Anna Stonham found space yet again and drove round the back of the Ipswich defence before slipping a pass for Anna Middendorf to smash into the roof of the net - what a goal! Opportunities to win the game came and went at both ends. Finally, with seconds on the clock, Ipswich were awarded and converted their last short corner. A disappointing finish to a tremendous performance, marking the strides the team has made in the last few weeks.
Star Player: Anna Stonham & Immy Hargreaves