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Azure stun title-chasing Loughborough
PETERBOROUGH Azure turned the form-book upside down to boost their bid to avoid relegation with one of the shock results of the season.
PETERBOROUGH Azure turned the form-book upside down to boost their bid to avoid relegation with one of the shock results of the season.Steve Jason's struggling East Midlands Premier Division players appeared to face a hopeless task against title-chasing Loughborough Foxes on Sunday, but that's not the way it panned out.
And in the end the high-flyers breathed a huge sigh of relief to escape from Azure's Greenfields base in Sawtry with a 1-1 draw.
Loughborough needed only two minutes to hit the front and Azure boss Steve Jason could have been forgiven for fearing a repeat of the 9-0 drubbing they dished out to his team earlier in the campaign.
But he needn't have worried. Azure – boosted by the return of Chrissie Whaley to the club – dominated the rest of the opening period before finally getting their reward after the break when skipper Rachel Adkin scored with a 30-yard thunderbolt. And Chanade Henderson was only denied a dramatic late winner by a great defensive block.
Azure are out to continue their improved form when hosting fellow strugglers Gedling at Greenfields on Sunday (2pm).
THE only way is up for Peterborough Ladies.
The city side have endured a mixed Eastern Region Premier Division campaign, but they are out to finish with a flourish.
A 4-0 triumph over Kettering Town – secured with goals by Clare Knibbs (2), Donna Nicholls and Hannah Stubbs – launched them into fifth spot.
PETERBOROUGH Diamonds Ladies romped to another high-scoring success. Amelia Webster (4), Joyce Worth (2), Harriet Ford (2), Fiona Howe (2), Dani Croucher (2) and Ceri Lovesey were responsible for a 13-0 drubbing of Downham Town.
PETERBOROUGH Diamonds Under 12s passed the century mark when beating Cambs League rivals Sawtry 6-1.
Only seven minutes had passed when Elizabeth Steele struck the team's 100th goal of the campaign. Further goals came from Steele, Jessica Driscoll (3) and Hannah Adams.
Diamonds squad: Hannah Adams, Natasha Anderson, Georgia Clarke, Rhianne Criddle, Jessica Driscoll, Lucy Johnson, Rebecca Palmer, Chelsea Riddell, Chloe Schulz, Elizabeth Steele, Abbie Steels, Alice MacNicol.
DIAMONDS Under 13s boosted their Cambs League A title hopes with a 5-3 win over Burwell Swallows with goals from Ellie Hannan, Jordan Sampson and Emily Johnson (2).
Diamonds: Nicole Hichen, Chloe Crane, Amy Lomas, Charlotte Banister, Ella Cousins, Jordan Sampson, Ellie Hannan, Katie Steward, Chloe Pavey, Emily Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Charlene Jackson.
Diamonds Under 13 are looking for a goalkeeper to join their squad. Any girls in school years seven or eight are eligible and the contact is Phil Pavey on 01733 311474.DEEPING Diamonds Black maintained their lead at the top of Fenland Under 12 Division One after a fine 4-0 win over Wyberton Wildcarts with goals by Kerry Chawko (3) and Amie Ford.
Deeping: Rebecca Warr, Keeley Tansley, Kiera Mchattie, Amie Ford, Chloe Earth, Kerry Chawko, Yasmin Green, Jasmine Maude, Libby Field, Chloe Moscatiello.
WHITTLESEY kept up the pressure on Deeping after a 1-0 win at Stamford thanks to an earlyAnnie Possnett strike.
Whittlesey: Emma Johnson, Charley Ireland, Sophie Powell, Stacie Boon, Sofia Green, TJ Reade , Alyx Miller, Georgia Alegre, Leah Anthony, Annie Posnett, Jaz Sheppard.
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