Sunday 6th September 2009 - Cirencester Town Reserves (H)

Wootton Bassett Ladies entertained Cirencester Town reserves at Rylands in their first Gloucestershire league division 3 game.

The game started with Cirencester passing the ball very well and looking the more composed on the ball. The first 20minuets flew past with both defences holding firm with no shots for either keeper to worry about.

The first real sight of goal came on 25 min's a long run from Amy starting from just inside her own half, she was able to get a snap shot off inside the penalty area making the Cirencester keeper work to keep the score 0-0, Amy had three more such run's and was causing problems for Cirencester with her pace. The pressure was now on the away teams defence's and from her next run; she was able to find the bottom corner of the net with a fine strike keeping the ball low past the keeper's dive.

Cirencester responded straight away, a fine through ball let in the Cirencester centre forward on goal with only Leah to beat she pulled her shot just wide, it was a let off showing that Cirencester were not going to give up.

The game was now end to end and stretch with Bassett looking to hit Cirencester on the break. From such a break a second Bassett goal came from some quick passing between Joni and Amy's getting the ball to the by line where she managed to pull the ball back to Kate on the penalty spot who's crisp left foot shot hit the back of the net 2-0 Bassett. No more clear chances before half time in what had been a very tight first half.

Half time 2-0.

The second half saw a change for Bassett Jenna replacing Aly up front, with the game started the same pattern of play as the first half had ended, with Bassett happy to hit Cirencester on the break.

The away side were pushing hard, Bassett were having to work hard all over the pitch to keep the 2-0 lead. Cirencester managed to work a clear sight at goal a long range effort that looked goal bound all the way, until Leah managed to get her finger tips and touch the ball round the post.

This save gave bassett a lift and were able to force a corner minutes later, from the corner the ball floated into the box and was met full on the volley by Jenna finding the net giving the Cirencester keeper no chance. 3-0 Bassett.

This goal took the pace out of the game with both sides looking tied. The last effort at goal went to Cirencester a direct free kick on the edge of the box for a push, again Leah was equal to a fierce shot beating it away to earn herself and the team a clean sheet.

Full time 3-0.

Flattering score line Bassett making the most of what was a very tight game.

Player of the match: Amy Longo.

Team: Leah Blanchard, Becky Gammon, Megan James, Charlotte Burke (capt.), Samantha Wood, Amy Longo, Joni Warner, Kate Bonser, Rachel Hawkins, Lauren Walker, Aly Lyons, Jenna Mcfadzean, Gwen Hopkins.

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