Match Report: Northampton Town Ladies 1 - 1 Rushden & Diamonds Ladies
Wednesday 5th March 2008 at
Match Report:
(South East Combination)
Rushden & Diamonds Ladies run of seven consecutive wins came to an end when a goal five minutes from time allowed Northampton Town Ladies to salvage a point. Mikaela Welford had put Diamonds in front in first half injury time but late in the game, Lisa Porter fired a shot past keeper Charlene Ward and the ball was scrambled over the line for the equaliser.
An ankle injury meant Caroline Moran was sidelined for the local derby and Anna McLeod started in midfield, while Charly Wright started in preference to Vicky Gallagher.
The game started as a typically scrappy d
Diamonds looked to be getting on top as they started to be more adventurous and
As the game entered first half injury time, Diamonds had the ball in the net again but this time it counted. McLeod's ball into the area found Mikaela Welford with space to shoot past keeper Serina Milenkovic.
Half time:
Diamonds looked lively at the start of the second half and had a couple of good chances to increase their lead. Charly Wright tried to lift the ball over the defence with Welford just unable to make contact, while Jade Linnell was just wide with a powerful shot. On 53 minutes, Whelan went on one of her trademark runs into the
Just after the hour, Whelan had another shot on target, but this time it was blocked by Milenkovic in the
In the final ten minutes however, the home side felt fortunate to be still in the game and tried lobbing the ball forward at every opportunity and on 85 minutes, it was a long high ball that caught out Diamonds. Janine Holland sent in a hopeful ball, and found Lisa Porter with some space on the right. Her shot from a narrow angle beat keeper Charlene Ward and was scrambled over the line as Leanna Doyle tried in vain to get the ball away to safety. Diamonds tried in vain to regain the advantage but the home side held out for the remaining few minutes.
Full time:
Despite the disappointment of losing two points, Diamonds could be pleased that the home side had so few chances on goal and it was perhaps unfortunate that they were caught out by a long ball which led to their only shot on target. Diamonds and Cobblers will meet again in the
Teams:
Subs not used: Jess Paver, Lily Hunt.
Rushden & Diamonds Ladies: Charlene Ward, Amy O'Brien, Fay Howell, Kirsty Cooper(c), Leanna Doyle, Jade Linnell, Anna McLeod, Charly Wright, Ashley Palmer, Aileen Whelan, Mikaela Welford (Vicky Gallagher 70).
Subs not used: Molly Marsh, Stephanie Thompson.
Goals: Mikaela Welford 45+1 (0-1), Lisa Porter 85 (1-1).
Referee: Mr T.Martin
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