The U14s secured their sixth consecutive win with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to a strong Nalgo Eagles side, moving them into second place in the table.

The girls knew they were in for a tough, closely contested game, and they certainly delivered a battling performance from the first whistle. Within the opening ten minutes, Amelia produced a brilliant save in goal, while captain Tia made a superb sliding tackle to keep the score level. The team worked tirelessly, competing for every ball and showing tremendous determination throughout.

The breakthrough finally came in the 30th minute, just before half-time. A lovely pass from Georgia sent Gracie through on goal, and she finished brilliantly with her left foot to score her first goal in Bassett colours. It was a fantastic moment and a reward for the team's hard work.

After the break, Georgia stepped up to take over in goal, showing great team spirit and willingness to help wherever needed. The girls continued to create chances and push for a second goal, with both Gracie and Christina coming close. However, it remained a real battle until the final whistle, as the team dug deep, defended resolutely and worked together to secure all three points.

There were several standout performances. Olivia was fantastic alongside Tia, showing strength and determination throughout, even while carrying a slight injury. Felicity continued to demonstrate her improvement week after week, while Georgia and Amelia both deserved credit for stepping into goal without hesitation and putting the team first.

Tia was named Player of the Match following an outstanding performance. After two weeks out, she led from the back with strength, determination and a real desire to win, making her a thoroughly deserving recipient of the votes.

Six wins in a row, second place in the table and a team full of fight, determination and togetherness. The girls had plenty to be proud of after a brilliant away performance.

Attention now turned to a big home fixture against Abbey Meads in two weeks' time, with the team looking to carry this momentum forward into training and their next match.

Credit: Sam Wood
Last modified on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 20:09