Ladies 1st XI

Match Report

Local Derby Delight for Slaz!

Slaz were well and truly up for it as they took on local rivals Wakefield in a derby that had plenty of drama, pressure and a well-deserved comeback! Slaz started strongly, dominating possession and keeping Wakefield firmly in their own half for much of the first period. The midfield was superb, with Amelia and Rebecca making excellent runs down both wings and delivering some quality balls into the forwards. Despite the relentless pressure and plenty of promising attacking play, the opening goal just wouldn't come. Wakefield made a rare break forward and somehow managed to scramble the ball over the line. Against the run of play, Slaz went into half-time 1–0 down.

But if Wakefield thought that was going to be enough, they clearly hadn't met the Slaz of the second half!

Slaz came out with renewed determination and piled on the pressure. The equaliser finally arrived when a loose ball was tapped off the back line by Coops into the path of Lou, who made no mistake with a tidy finish at the far post. With Slaz continuing to dominate possession, Wakefield struggled to get out of their own half. Around ten minutes later, the pressure told again as a Wakefield error gifted Slaz yet another short corner. This time, Kez stepped up to unleash the shot, with Lou adding the finishing touch to make it 2–1 and complete her brace!

There was even a chance to seal the game in style when Slaz won a penalty flick. Lou stepped up, eyeing a hat-trick, but sadly it wasn't to be for the old lass! Two goals would have to do.

Wakefield finally woke up for the closing ten minutes, throwing everything they had at Slaz in search of an equaliser. But the Slaz defence stood firm, showing real grit and determination when it mattered most. Erin was on hand to produce back-to-back saves to keep Wakefield out and ensure Slaz held on for a fantastic derby victory.

🏆 TART (The Award for Random Things): Kez, for her burning desire to find out how to milk oats. Priorities!

⭐ Player of the Match: Lou – Two goals, a match-winning performance and a hat-trick that just wasn't meant to be. The old lass still has it!

A brilliant team performance from Slaz, showing patience, determination and plenty of derby-day spirit. From dominating possession to digging deep in the closing minutes, the girls got the result their efforts deserved. Local bragging rights secured! 💪💚