Southend & Benfleet - 6 (Ashlie Bolton 2, Kirsty Edmunds 2, Sarah Conway 1, Chloe Harris 1)
Blackheath & OE - 3
It was goals galore for Southend & Benfleet’s final match of 2016. The home side were eager for a much needed win. With goalkeeper Lisa Hawkins out, Sarah Patel was drafted from the 3s and put in a fine performance. Ashlie Bolton got the goal-fest underway with two text-book goals, converting passes from Kirsty Edmunds to the penalty spot. Kirsty Edmunds went on a run to bag the third goal. Goal of the match went to S&Bs Sarah Conway with a reverse stick slice into the left corner. Player-of-the-match Chloe Harris scored for a comfortable 5-2 lead at half-time. In the second half it was a bit quieter with a goal for each team and Edmunds bagging her brace for a final scoreline of 6-3.