Ladies 1s five goal spree

Henley Ladies 1st XI hosted Eastcote on Saturday and keen to make amends after a disappointing performance away in Harrow the previous week. Right from the first whistle Henley started much the better side with composure across all areas of the pitch. A few counterattack opportunities were not converted or upgraded early in the game and therefore taking a while for Henley to get the upper hand. Nevertheless, patience was key in this game and immense pressure on Eastcote’s backline was awarded with a handful of short corners. A deflected corner fell kindly to Kiera Halloran who poached the ball into the goal to take Henley 1-0 up after 17 minutes. Eastcote battled back to try and bring the score level before the break however, Henley’s Kat Green made fantastic interceptions to prevent Eastcote from entering the D.

Henley Ladies struggled to rebuild the momentum gained in the first half and some sloppy passing early on put the home side under unnecessary pressure. Elizabeth Hunt showed her class and composure in midfield linking up well with the forwards and being awarded with a short corner. Jem B. Mackie showed skill in getting the ball passed a very packed D to take Henley 2-0 up.

Henley grew from strength to strength and showed elements of brilliance across the pitch. Clean transfers and pinpoint accuracy from Green and Herbert picked apart a nervous Eastcote defence. A stunning strike from Herbert on a short corner and deflection from Georgie Metcalfe sent the home side into a comfortable lead. Shortly followed the forth goal, an interception from Metcalfe and rebounded shot fell to oncoming Halloran who calmly slotted the ball in the back of the net. Finally, to end a magnificent display, individual brilliance from Jem B. Mackie took a reverse stick shot giving the keeper no chance to secure a 5-0 win.

Player of the match: Kat Green