Okehampton 2nds 5

Sidmouth and Ottery 1

THE match started with an equal battle between these two sides.

Okehampton swooped and swerved the tackles from the opposition, Winnie Rademaker making several crucial runs into the attacking zone but denied her chances.

Okehampton showed a strong and determined first half defence, Jennie Humphrys organising her defensive quartet of Jane Jones, Nic Stoneman, Katie Adams and Sandy Douglas impeccably.

Midfielders Anna Cherrington and Aisla Gibbs were determined to drive the Okehampton's attacking waves  into the oppositions defensive with their signature slap shot hits and skillful plays.

This determined attitude later found Molly Petherbridge who subsequentially  scored the first goal before the half time whistle.

In the second half, Okehampton's spirits were high.

Viv Weathrington and Rochelle Hillier flirted the ball around the opposition defence to set several more chances for Okehampton.

The next wave of goals came from Viv's expert hits that left the goalkeeper flabbergasted. Okehampton moved the ball between their players effortlessly, in particular Katie Adams hunted for the ball tirelessly and made several crucial tackles to prevent a come-back from the opposition.

Okehampton fought on and were awarded three penalty corners, the third seeing the flare and grace of Lotte Rademaker's slap shot hit piercing through the Sid and Ottery defence.

The ball remained in the opposition's half for the majority of this match, crosses from Grace Thorpe saw Molly play an exceptional backwards goal and later a deflected own goal allowed Okehampton to finish on a high.