Chard Ladies Firsts 3-2 Tiverton White Eagles

The Ladies First XI faced Tiverton White Eagles in the lunchtime slot at Holyrood. The match started evenly with both teams having shots on goal.

Chard were the first the break the deadlock following some smart play from the midfield of Lola Saxby, Jade Dunning and Kate Cook. There was a scramble on the goal line and ever trustworthy striker Kerryn Mullis was there to poke the ball over the line.

After Chard took the lead White Eagles upped their game and put increasing pressure on Chard's defensive line.

White Eagles were able to take the lead with two goals in close succession, which despite her best efforts, GK Hannah McGown could not keep out of the goal. 

Half time ended 2-1 to White Eagles. After a stern talking to from captain Amy Goss, Chard came out in the second half with their heads up.

The second half was a much better performance from Chard, with several more attacks at the White Eagle defence. Chard pulled a goal back, following a shot by Lola Saxby, which was poked past the keeper by Amy Goss.

Chard sealed the victory in the middle of the second half, when EJ Hines spotted Lois Butcher in space on the D, who smashed the ball past the keeper and into the back of the net.

The match ended 3-2 and it was Chard's second victory of the season.