2-2 vs Wargrave Lions

Wargrave are second in the league – two places above us and a very strong team. They came out determined to win and attacked from the start. The pressure was soaked up my a solid Maidenhead defence from Charlotte, Sophie, Lucy and Alex (with great backup from Amelie as normal).

We managed to get forward a bit and almost took the lead with a few attempts on goal including a great shot from Lucy with the rebound just headed over the bar by Maddie. Pressure from a determined and well drilled Wargrave eventually led to two goals though – nothing the Maidenhead goalie could do to save those.

The second half started with more control from Maidenhead. A great team attack linking half the team led to the first goal for Maidenhead. Then Lizzy took a corner and with maybe the slightest of delflections from Sophie it sneaked into the Wagrave net. Soon after, a free kick from just out side our area was brilliantly taken by Wargrave, but equally well saved by Maidenhead goalie. From then on it was a tense game with both teams almost scoring and the cross bar hit at both ends. A final save from the Maidenhead goalie and the game ended a draw.

The Maidenhead team played brilliantly against a very strong team. It took great team work and committment from all the girls to come back from 2-0 down.

Thanks as ever to the parents for supporting, Vinnie for coaching and Steve Croxford for running the line.