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OKEHAMPTON LADIES’ FIRSTS 4

DUCHY LADIES 1

OKEHAMPTON forwards Claire Grubb, Lesley Bingham and Molly Petherbridge linked well with dynamic runs through the middle from Amy Taylor, creating Taylor’s first goal within minutes.

Wing backs Kim McGrattan and Emilia Bazeley linked beautifully with Sophie Whitely controlling the middle of the pitch for the home side and it did not take long before Taylor scored her second.

With the blistering pace of Nicky Strawbridge and Lucy Wiseman, Okehampton’s attacking play was formidable, testing the Duchy defence and winning a penalty flick where, despite a great stroke, the ball hit the post.

This did not faze Oke and following more team link up play, Lesley Bingham hit the backboard for Okehampton’s third goal. Towards the end of the first half, Duchy raised their game somewhat but the defensive centre back duo of captain Nicky Pedrick and Joey Drake showed great composure to keep them at bay.

In the second half, Duchy started strongly and Ella Kaye in the Oke goal stood strong and made some superb saves, but eventually Duchy were rewarded with a goal for their efforts. Helen Dalton was the catalyst for many of Okehampton’s attacks linking well with great pace on her passes to midfielders Elly Jenkins and Sophie Whitely.

Wiseman picked up the ball driving into the Duchy D, beating one player before slipping the ball past the goalkeeper for an excellent finish to a great build up play by the team.

This was an excellent Okehampton team performance.