Match Report
Stowe School Girls-U18B vs  Cheltenham Ladies' College
On: Saturday, 09 Nov 2024
Venue: at Home

2nd X v Cheltenham Ladies College

The 2nd X faced Cheltenham Ladies College on Saturday at home on the South Front.

With 2 subs, our girls were facing a physically tough fixture, however they again, did not disappoint. With Emily Gauvain and Bella Timmis on the draw, Izzy Russell and Eva Muirhead on the wings, Stowe won all draws but 2 in the first half.

First goal came from a draw win by Emily Gauvain, down to Russell, down to Bella with a top left goal. (1-0). A quick goal from Cheltenham brought them to 1-1. Suraya had a free position, firing a shot into the bottom right. (2-1). Emily Gauvain won another draw, passing down to Beau Deacon, who cut across the fan and fired one into the top corner. (3-1). Another two from Bella Timmis. (5-1). A great save from the amazing Annabel Lloyd passed the ball up to Sofia Skjott, to Beau Deacon, to Eva Muirhead and down to Bea Pinner who rolled round the right of the crease to bring us to 6-1. Another fast break from Bella Timmis, dodging round 5 defenders, brought us to 7-1 at half time!

Second half began with an own goal from Cheltenham. (8-1). Another two great saves from Annabel Lloyd and some great defending from Sofia Skjott, Chloe Pearce and Honor Leslie turned over possession back to Stowe. The ball was transitioned up behind goal, settled by Suraya Hashimi and fed to Mary Jones on the left wing who fired it bottom right. (9-1). Another great draw brought the ball back to Bea Pinner in the low attack, another bottom right corner shot. (10-1). Eva Muirhead had her FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON! A screamer from the top of the fan, split dodge round the defense and into the top right! (11-0). As the girls began top tire, possession was turned over either end for the last 7 minutes of the match. 2 goals to Cheltenham and one more fantastic goal from Bella Timmis brought us to 12-4 at the final whistle.

Overall, a fantastic match from the 2nd X yet again. A strong side and one to watch for the rest of the season!!

Goals

Bella Timmis x5

Beau Deacon x1

Bea Pinner x2

Suraya Hashimi x1

Mary Jones x 1

Eva Muirhead x1