Ladies come from two behind to beat Salisbury and rise to top of table
SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER 2008
SALISBURY CITY LADIES 2-3 EASTLEIGH LADIES
The Ladies continued to show why they are unbeaten in Hampshire Division 1 by coming back from 2-0 down at half time to beat Salisbury Ladies 3-2.
Two well-taken goals by the home team left Eastleigh deflated and flat going into half time after an exciting and action-packed first 15 minutes which saw the Spitfires challenging for every ball and taking numerous shots on goals.
After a well needed and deserved stern talking to at half time by the Spitfires Manager Ben Williams the ladies came out guns blazing and pressured every 50/50 ball and got a goal back from Amy Boucher which gave the team the boost they needed.
Eastleigh kept the home keeper busy and should have had a few more goals if not for the strong defence and keeper.
The break came again from Abby Strode-Gibbon who had another low driven shot into the bottom left which looked liked it was to be saved but the keeper fumbled and let it in....game on!
Central midfield worked well winning the balls in the middle of the park and distributing to the wings where most of the action took place.
Great runs from Piper and Reed saw dangerous balls flying into the box.
The winning goal came from an outstanding overhead kick by Night Akhonya with a quarter of an hour to play.
Some great defending and hard work paid off to seal three points and take Eastleigh Ladies to the top of the league.
After the game where Eastleigh showed terrific fight to come back and win the game, goalkeeper Alexandra Brooks commented. "I would like to say as a member of the team I was extremely proud to see how even at 2-0 down at half time we came back and won the match.
"The last three games have all been away and to the top 3 teams in contention for the promotion and we have taken 5 points out of 9 available.
Its not easy to play matches in wet and windy conditions and on a pitch that has already been played on a few hours before.
Thanks to Salisbury F.C for letting us play on the men's pitch, which was in great condition (though no food after and £3 a pint!!)"
This Sunday Eastleigh ladies are home to Farnham Town Ladies. 2pm KO @ Totton and Eling where it would be great to see and hear all you loyal supporters.
SALISBURY CITY LADIES 2-3 EASTLEIGH LADIES
The Ladies continued to show why they are unbeaten in Hampshire Division 1 by coming back from 2-0 down at half time to beat Salisbury Ladies 3-2.
Two well-taken goals by the home team left Eastleigh deflated and flat going into half time after an exciting and action-packed first 15 minutes which saw the Spitfires challenging for every ball and taking numerous shots on goals.
After a well needed and deserved stern talking to at half time by the Spitfires Manager Ben Williams the ladies came out guns blazing and pressured every 50/50 ball and got a goal back from Amy Boucher which gave the team the boost they needed.
Eastleigh kept the home keeper busy and should have had a few more goals if not for the strong defence and keeper.
The break came again from Abby Strode-Gibbon who had another low driven shot into the bottom left which looked liked it was to be saved but the keeper fumbled and let it in....game on!
Central midfield worked well winning the balls in the middle of the park and distributing to the wings where most of the action took place.
Great runs from Piper and Reed saw dangerous balls flying into the box.
The winning goal came from an outstanding overhead kick by Night Akhonya with a quarter of an hour to play.
Some great defending and hard work paid off to seal three points and take Eastleigh Ladies to the top of the league.
After the game where Eastleigh showed terrific fight to come back and win the game, goalkeeper Alexandra Brooks commented. "I would like to say as a member of the team I was extremely proud to see how even at 2-0 down at half time we came back and won the match.
"The last three games have all been away and to the top 3 teams in contention for the promotion and we have taken 5 points out of 9 available.
Its not easy to play matches in wet and windy conditions and on a pitch that has already been played on a few hours before.
Thanks to Salisbury F.C for letting us play on the men's pitch, which was in great condition (though no food after and £3 a pint!!)"
This Sunday Eastleigh ladies are home to Farnham Town Ladies. 2pm KO @ Totton and Eling where it would be great to see and hear all you loyal supporters.
Having played the TOP 3 Teams already New Street should be a breeze!!
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