It was a game of 2 halves for S&B 1’s on Saturday v third place Thurrock 1’s. Thurrock started strong on the attack, with 2 goals scored in open play in the opening 10 minutes. S&B responded well, playing their own game and passing accurately. Players of the Match Caitlin Meredith and Lily Cole combined well on the right of the pitch, and an unlucky strike off the post from Cole meant that S&B went into half time 2-0 down. We knew we were playing well, and shortly after half time, a short corner strike from Ashlie Bolton was expertly deflected into the top corner by Lily Cole, bringing the score to 2-1. S&B had all the momentum, with attack after attack being blocked by the Thurrock defence. On the break, Thurrock gained a short corner, striking it well into the corner of the goal bringing the final score to 3-1. S&B put in a solid performance, giving confidence for their next crucial match again Witham next week.
Player of the Match: Caitlin Meredith & Lily Cole