U15Girls Knaresborough Celtic 0 - Scotton Scorchers 3

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In a game that saw mixed weather Scotton performed consistently well and although Celtic did offer up threats these were usually defended solidly by Ellie, Becky S and Ciara. On the one real shooting chance by Celtic in the 20th minute, Jayde pulled off a great save, the ball held solidly to deny any follow up. Great one touch passing in mid field between Emily, Becky C and Georgie R provided GT and Molly opportunities with either blistering shots or lightning runs resulting in the Celtic keeper and defence often called upon. In the 25th minute after another great clearing ball from Ellie that found GT, GT found time to control the ball and with a blistering low shoot the keeper was eventually beaten, 1-0. Towards the end of the first half and as the rain came down, Emily with a great interception and a pass to match put Molly in for in for a lightning run past two defenders and the subsequent shot pushed wide by the keeper. The first half concluded with a deserved 1-0 lead to Scotton.

As the second half commenced Riah subbed Jayde in goal and continued to keep good guard and give confidence to the back line, Scotton kept menacing the Celtic defence and one of the many of the many corner kicks from Georgie R hit the inside of the post and bounced out. It was just a matter of time before Scotton scored a second then in the 48th minute the keepers well struck goal kick found GT and again good control and another low blistering shot beat the keeper for a second time, 2-0. Then 2 minutes later with a powerful Ellie cross come shot which took a wicked bounce and deceived the keeper a 3rd time,3-0 game over. The last twenty minutes and Celtic never gave up but Scotton continued on, Celtic's keeper pulled of some great saves to deny both Molly and GT. The hard work and great close knit passing by all of the Scotton team most optimised by the display of Becky C who deservedly picked up player of the match.