| 4th September | Knutsford 1s v
Lymm
Won 6-0
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After a nice, long summer break away from all forms of hockey (yeeeah, not so much. See above), the Ladies ones reconvened at Knutsford for the first 11-a-side match of the season.
Directed from the sidelines by first-team coach Ben Hodkinson, Lymm pressurized Knutsford from the whistle, working hard to create attacking opportunities. After good work from the mids Jayne Buck and Alex Mitchell, Lisa Hartley-Woodrow shimmied through into the D and slid the ball past the keeper, giving the away side the early advantage.
Seizing the initiative, Lymm added a second when Jayne picked up the ball at the top of the D and fired a trademark bullet into the net.
Knutsford responded, but Lymm’s defensive work was excellent- Jo Hartley, the Hunts, Dobson and debutant Lucy Williams putting in some great tackles and working hard to protect Amy Heywood’s goal. Without dominating possession, Lymm continued to look the more dangerous side and excellent play from Nadine Roe was rewarded when a cross came in from the right and Lynne Pyman was there to apply the finish- excellent goal.
Lymm made it four before the break when Hollie Acklam was sent through and coolly beat the keeper to slot the ball home.
Halftime saw Ben congratulate the attitude of the team and ask for a bit more composure in possession. Also, he wanted a penalty corner won within 3 minutes of the re-start.
The side duly obliged- with at least 5 seconds to spare. But Knutsford defended well and got the ball clear. A few more routines also yielded no goal, which is not the kind of percentage hockey Ben demands- so watch this space (and watch out for Sexual Chocolate).
Knutsford, a quality Div 2 side, also won a couple of pen corners but the Lymm defense stood firm, and Amy Heywood was on top form when called upon in open play.
At the other end Lymm went close with a couple of dangerous crosses cut back from Lynne and Nadine. But the cheekiest effort of the day belongs to Hollie Acklam who tried a lob from the edge of the D, forcing the Knutsford keeper to tip the ball over the bar. In the end though, Lymm sealed the victory with two expert finishes from the skipper- the first after a great ball in from Hollie was laid off by Helen Weston, the second after a one-two with Helen was met at pace by Lisa who drove into the D and slammed the ball into the net.
The final whistle went with both teams starting to feel the effect of the heat of the day, so, as ever, there’s lots to improve on, but overall a satisfying start to the 2010/11 season.
Special mentions- to the Hams for umpiring and coming to support us. Mrs Weston wishes it to be known that the way the team played was her best birthday present of the day (it was the mini-roll, surely!?).
Div of the Day: Hel Hunt- this is what happens when you don’t go back to the club for teas
Player’s Player: Lucy Williams- unless you’re new and play extremely well!
Oppo’s player: Alex Mitchell
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