Okehampton ladies’ seconds 7

Exe ladies’ fifths 0

THIS important home match on Saturday was played in much more clement conditions than recent games. Okehampton had fallen to seventh in the league so a win was much needed.

Tidy passes between forwards Alex Collins, Rachel Adams, and Emma Wiseman prevented Exe from clearing the ball out of their defence.

A wide pass to midfielder, Jess Medland drew the goalie wide and Collins sliced the ball into the back of the net as Oke took the early lead. 

Oke midfielders, Viv Weatherington, Zoe Curtis and Ellie Shayler, teamed up well. Short square passes between them gave Exe little opportunity to gain possession. Rachel Adams, poised on the left post, received a well placed shot by Viv Weatherington, to scoop it past the goalie for 2-0.

Oke were fired up and what followed reflected the home team’s passion and determination to win.

Captain Emma Wiseman drove the ball speedily along the left wing and a shot across the circle from her was deflected by Collins into an open goal.

Debbie Pritchard, right defence, closed down play for the opposition, intercepting many passes between the Exe players and feeding the ball back into the circle. Rachel Adams, player of the match, took advantage of the space, scoring a further two goals to make it 5-0.

Exe upped their game after half time putting some pressure on the Oke defence. Left back Anna Luxton kept the Exe wing wide blocking their passes across the circle. Any loose balls were swiftly stopped and cleared back into midfield by Hannah Hawes.  Oke played a fast but skilful match right to the final whistle. Two further goals from Emma Wiseman and Viv Weatherington secured an impressive win.