This saturday morning saw the U12s embark on their divisions cup at a sunny Scotton Cricket Club.
Things weren't going too well even before kick off with 3 players being struck down with the dreaded lurgy (hope you all get well soon) and the Scorchers girls were drawn against high flying Stamford Bridge GJFC!
So the girls were without their regular keeper, had no substitutes and were playing an undefeated team.
As ever though these girls stepped up and accepted the challenge with smiles on their faces.
Scotton kicked off the first half and were playing their usual pass and move and entertaining the crowd but Stamford showed why they are top of the league with some good football of their own and they forged into a 3 nil lead by half time which might have been a few more if it hadn't of been for 'Abbey the Cat' in goal!!
The scorchers created a couple of chances through girl of the game Ella R with her dazzling skills and wing play but didn't manage to convert any.
In the second half the girls experimented with a new team formation which they looked quite comfortable with. Stamford scored a couple more to win the game quite comfortably 5 nil but Coach Andy was more than happy with his team as they never gave up and they all gave everything they could and were not afraid to try out their tricks and passing skills.
Most pleasing for Andy was the girls togetherness and teamwork. They really are a great bunch and it shows in their smiles and laughter as they play.
Thanks must go to Stamford and their coach for a good game played in a great spirit and a lovely atmosphere.
Good luck to them for the rest of the cup.
Well played everyone and hope to see as many of you as possible tommorrow when we cheer on the Harrogate Town Ladies.
GO SCORCHERS!!
