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Ladies football: Stars girls given the perfect boost
Netherton Diamonds' Tash Applegate. Photo supplied
NORTHERN Star warmed up for a mouth-watering FA Women’s Cup mission this weekend in winning style.
Star will be out to cause an almighty shock when they face Premier League side Barnet on Sunday in a fourth round cup tie and they’ll hit the road with confidence after a 6-3 success over Shepshed in the East Midlands Premier Division.
A hat-trick from Gee Sturgess, two goals from Rachel Adkin and a Sofia Aragosa effort ensured they claimed the spoils in Leicestershire.
Andy Brown continued his fine start in the Northern Star Reserves hotseat. He oversaw a second victory in as many matches at the helm as Isleham Ladies were brushed aside 5-2 in the Cambs League.
Sarah Parkin hit a first-half hat-trick and Leanne Malcolmson scored twice in the second period.
NETHERTON Diamonds Ladies claimed the derby spoils when seeing off local rivals Hampton in a seven-goal thriller.
Goal queen Tash Applegate completed a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the final seconds of a feisty fixture to keep Diamonds top of the Northants Women’s League.
Netherton had earlier seen advantages given to them by two Applegate goals and a Stacey Shinn effort wiped out by the hosts, but they prevailed in the end much to the delight of manager Beth Lelliott.
She said: “Pushing and shoving may have intimidated our players last season but not now. My team get stronger and faster every game.
“I’m sure they will be even better by the time we meet Hampton again in the semi-final of the League Cup later in the season.”
CLARE Knibbs shot Peterborough Sports Ladies to an important victory on Sunday.
Knibbs grabbed both goals as they city women came from behind to secure a 2-1 success at Barking in the Eastern Region Premier Division.
It provided an ideal boost for second-placed Sports who entertain leaders Arlesey on Sunday in a top-of-the-table showdown.
They are nine points behind the leaders but do have a match in hand so a victory this weekend could spark a title charge.
RIVERSIDE Under 15s stretched their dominant 100 per cent winning streak to a dozen Cambs League matches.
The city lasses completed a double over Hungate with a 7-1 success. A hat-trick from Brandy Davis, two goals from Alexa Hunter and others from Keir Perkins and Jess Blackbird did the trick for the leaders.
Riverside: K. Plumb, F. Plumb, G. Elsom, R. Jeffries-Harris, A. Hunter, J. Blackbird, A. Mundo, K. Perkins, B. Davis, A. Ford.
A LONG trek proved worthwile for AFC Whittlesey Under 15s as they won 7-3 at Bishop’s Stortford in the Cambs League.
Taylor Reade took the limelight with a hat-trick of 20-yard drives. Georgia Coulson and Annie Posnett both notched twice for second-placed Whittlesey.
AFC Whittlesey: Sophie Powell, Charley Ireland, Sofia Green, Stacie Boon, Georgia Coulson, Gemma Fitzjohn, Charlie Hawkins, Stacy Rowley, Annie Posnett, Eden White, Rosie Mallows, Taylor Reade, Leah Anthony.
AFC Whittlesey are looking to add to their squad. Girls currently in school years nine and 10 are eligible. Anyone interested should contact Andy Powell on 01733 351397 or 07970 887785.
NETHERTON Diamonds youngsters were scoring for fun at the weekend.
Two teams from the club’s stable - the Under 13s and Under 15s - slammed in 24 goals between them in Mid-Shires League competition.
The Under 15s boasted the biggest win following a 13-0 romp against Daventry.
The floodgates opened following Natasha Stubbs’ early opener. Georgia Clarke and Ellie Hannah both hit hat-tricks with Joanna Reed and Jasmine Sheppard striking twice apiece. Lianna Bell and Rihanne Criddle got the other goals.
Amd the Under 13s weren’t far behind as they bashed Corby Hellenic 11-0. Emma Pollard led the way with a four-goal salvo while Emma Gibbs and Olivia Nunziata bagged braces. Leigh Sikora, Courtney Coles and Sammi Wellham completed the double-figure return.
NETHERTON Diamonds are looking for players to join a new Under 12s team next season.
Prospective players should be in school years six or seven from September 2012.
Diamonds are running weekly training sessions at the Grange on Thursdays (6pm to 7pm) with the first two sessions being free.
Anyone interested should email Player@NethertonDiamonds.co.uk
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