Brentwood 2’s hit for six by S&B 1st XI

S&B 1’s took on Brentwood 2’s in what we thought would be lovely warm weather. After a warm up in some drizzle, and wondering if Brentwood were actually coming, the game started only slightly late. Naomi Barker took the game on from pushback, driving forwards and after some great passing play from Naomi, Lily and Hollie, Naomi capitalised on the fact the keeper had not warmed up and scored a reverse stick shot into the goal. 1 minute in, 1 goal. Play continued with another goal coming 10 minutes later, this time from coach Gav’s favourite “variant” short corner, with Lily Cole slipping in her first of the game. 4 minutes later, another goal was scored by Lily in open play, with some brilliant build up play from everyone in the team. We closed the half with another short corner goal from Naomi. Although 4-0 up, Brentwood were playing well and the defence and Carmel in goal were working hard to keep the clean sheet.
2nd half came and Brentwood came out all guns blazing. Nina, Leanne and Charley were working hard at the back to keep Brentwood at bay and Carmel was having to make some brilliant saves. The midfield, Caitlin, Adele, Kerry, Rachel and Chloe, were digging deep, running up and down the pitch as the end to end play continued. Lily Cole ran the ball into the D and was taken out by the Brentwood keeper, earning a penalty stroke for S&B which was calmly flicked into the top of the net for Naomi’s hat trick. Number 6 came from a short corner, scored by Lily to complete her hat trick. Brentwood, having had many chances in the second half, scored a short corner with 2 minutes to go, leaving the full time score at 6-1.

Player of the Match: Lily Cole