Stroud started this game brightly enough, but
it has to be said, squandered several early chacnes in the form of a penalty
flick and a handful of short corners.
Yate are a strong and combative team who play
to a well-controlled format. They took the lead in the first half
with a rather lucky goal - but a goal nonetheless ! Stroud fought
back and Abbi Powell fired in a scorching shot into the corner of the net
to equalise.
Despite a fervent half-time talking-to by captain
Karen Cullinane, Stroud conceded a second goal shortly after the break.
The playing conditions were causing both teams
difficulty with the ball jumping and bobbling all over the pitch.
The home side were clearly more comfortable with this than Stroud and took
advantage of this to score a well-taken third goal to seal Stroud's fate.
This was a disappointing result for Stroud but
the team played hard to the final whistle and never gave up.
Woman of the Match : Caren Spindler (centre half)
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