Stratton Juniors Panthers
3 ‒ 2
Royal Wootton Bassett TownRWBTFC

RWBTFC Scorers:
Daisy Bundy, Poppy Henderson

Bassett in season opening defeat to Stratton Juniors Panthers

In a very entertaining first outing, the newly formed Royal Wootton Bassett Town Under 12 Girls side scored goals in the first half from Daisy Bundy and a second from Poppy Henderson. Unfortunately these were not quite enough to see the girls secure a first ever victory though as Stratton Juniors Panthers won 3-2.

With the game being played at six aside due to Stratton lacking players, Bassett took early control of the game with captain Annabel Wellsbury on her birthday playing a forward ball to Daisy Bundy to round the final defender and slot past the keeper putting Bassett 1-0 in-front.

Strong midfield tackling from Holly Wannell and Robyn Spencer helped set the tempo for the team early on. Only the crossbar prevented Daisy from adding a second goal.

Subs Mia Ohrland and Leah Jefferies helped to drive the team forward as Bassett were unlucky not to take advantage of the team's early dominance.

Bethany Hunphreys' driving runs had the Stratton team scrambling to keep her under control too.

The Panthers replied with two goals past the unfortunate Benita Gill though, with the Bassett 'keeper given no chance with either goal.

Poppy Henderson's rampaging run down the right hand side of midfield and deflected shot then drew Bassett level.

Strong defensive play from Freya King and Sienna Badman helped to keep the score level, with Ruby Gower working tirelessly upfront.

With Bassett pushing forward on a corner trying to find a winning goal the Panthers broke away to regain the lead.

Late chances for Bethany Humphrey and Daisy Bundy were well saved by the Panthers' 'keeper.

Final score Stratton Juniors Panthers 3 Royal Wootton Bassett Town 2.

Player of the match for Bassett was Bethany Humphrey for her driving runs from midfield.

Up next is a home game against FC Abbey Meads Youth.

Credit: Martin Jefferies
Last modified on Sunday 19th September 2021 at 10:53

Stratton Juniors Panthers
3 ‒ 2
Royal Wootton Bassett TownRWBTFC

RWBTFC Scorers:
Daisy Bundy, Poppy Henderson