West Womens league

Oke ladies’ thirds 2

Plymouth Marjons 4

AN injury to Sarah Bazeley in the first five minutes of the game meant Okehampton thirds played the remainder of the match with only ten players.

This initially unsettled the team with Marjons having the majority of possession but Oke began to work well as a defensive unit. Oke’s full backs Lois Rowlands, Joey Drake and Anna Luxton tackling making it difficult for Marjons to attack the goal. However, the quick and powerful Marjons attack took advantage of having an extra player and scored their first goal from a wide angled shot.

Using the width of the pitch to draw out the Oke defence Marjons found space in the middle of the circle to strike home their second.

Oke worked hard with their midfield players Sarah Marvin and Melissa Pinfield continually putting Marjons under pressure.

A penalty corner was awarded to the visitors after a period of Oke attack and a well-practiced routine saw Zoe Curtis pass to Joey Drake, who was free near the post to hammer the ball home.

Oke became more confident with Zoe Curtis pushing up in attack to test the Marjons’ defenders. Marjons extended their lead with a breakaway goal but Oke soon retaliated with a sizzling run from Zoe Curtis up the left wing who then crossed the ball for Ellie Shayler to run onto and score Oke’s second goal. making the score 3-2 to Marjons.

Oke began to tire and were forced to play a defensive game as Marjons pushed their players forward.

Marjons were awarded a penalty flick after a goal mouth battle resulted in the ball being stopped by an Oke foot on the line. Oke’s keeper and player of the match, Daisy Morgan kept her cool and produced a superb save to a well taken flick. Daisy then made several crucial saves with great clearances to keep her team in the game.

Unfortunately for Oke Marjons scored a final goal just before the end of a tough match.