EAST LEAGUE: Sisters shine for City, Wisbech win Premier opener

City of Peterborough Ladies were comfortable winners on the opening day of the East League season (September 18).
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Anna Faux

City beat Lowestoft 2-0 at Bretton Gate in Division One North thanks to first-half goals from sisters Emma and Anna Faux.

City spent most of the second-half camped in Lowestoft’s half of the pitch, but were unable to convert pressure into further goals.

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City finished fourth last season and are confident of another successful season. They travel to St Ives for their second fixture next weekend (September 24).

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Emma Faux.

Wisbech were promoted into the Premier Division for this season and they started their top-flight campaign with a 3-1 home win over Holcombe 1As

Alice Salmon and Lisa Williamson scored for Wisbech in the first-half and Katie Rodger added a third goal after Holcombe had pulled a goal back.

Wisbech are always on the hunt for talented new players, so if you fancy picking up a stick and emulating those Team GB superstars, get along to Wisbech Hockey Club on Saturday (September 24) between 9am and 10am if you are aged between 6 and 11 and on Tuesday nights at 6-30pm for an hour if you are older. Previous experience is not necessary. Come and have some fun.

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