Match Report
Match Report - 19 Nov 2011, Phoenix Hockey Club Ladies 2nd XI lost to Southend & Benfleet
Phoenix knew it would be a tough game today playing the league leaders who have only lost one game all season. Phoenix started well soaking up the pressure for Southend and Benfleet. Good defending by all players and saves from Abi Bartlett kept Southend and Benfleet out of the Phoenix goal. Eventually as ball to the far post took a deflection and just managed to find the corner of the goal putting Southend and Benfleet ahead. Phoenix battled hard with Amy Kennedy working hard to try and help get the ball out on the right hand side. Phoenix nearly went the rest of the half without conceding but some quick stick work saw Southend and Benfleet go two ahead.
Southend and Benfleet got an early short corner at the start of the second half, which was saved but cleared to another Southend and Benfleet player that cracked a shot into the corner. Phoenix didn't give up and pushed Southend and Benfleet back into their own half. A good free hit from Kate Whipss saw a number of Phoenix players attempt to put the ball in the goal, the first shot was saved but Faye Taylor followed up and scored! Phoenix battled hard and a late short corner, clipped a Phoenix defenders foot, advantage was played and Southend and Benfleet were able to convert.
A great game, eveyone worked hard! And a goal against S&B, let's go for a win next time lol!
Southend & Benfleet 4 - 1 Phoenix Hockey Club Ladies 2nd XI