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PETERBOROUGH Diamonds Under 14s staged a spirited fightback to overturn a 2-1 half-time deficit and beat Bishop's Stortford 6-3 in a Cambridge League match.
PETERBOROUGH Diamonds Under 14s staged a spirited fightback to overturn a 2-1 half-time deficit and beat Bishop's Stortford 6-3 in a Cambridge League match.Diamonds were slow to start and after 15 minutes had fallen 2-0 behind.
Louise Burgess pulled one back before manager Dean Steward and coach Kev Gardiner worked wonders with their half-time teamtalk.
Whatever they said worked a treat as Diamonds displayed much more determination in the second half.
Sophie Gardiner levelled before Natasha Applegate hit hat-trick and then Alisha Coleman polished it off with a splendid sixth.
Diamonds: Scarlett Field, Zarina Rogalla, Elizabeth Walker, Jade Ramm, Rachel Anderson, Georgia Howsam, Cassie Steward, Simeone Compton, Natasha Applegate, Alisha Coleman, Louise Burgess, Georgia Newman, Sophie Gardiner.
Peterborough Ladies had the Nicholls family to thank for their latest 3-0 victory at Royston Town as Donna Nicholls bagged a brace and Lou Nicholls notched a solo strike.
The city side took just a minute to score their first goal when Claire Knibbs' through-ball allowed Donna Nicholls time and space to place the ball calmly in the back of the net.
Peterborough continued their relentless pressure and were rewarded when Donna Nicholls raced clear to score her second from close range.
Peterborough even missed a penalty when Lisa White was upended in the box but the normally clinical finisher placed the ball wide of the goal.
After the break, Peterborough pressed forward and a great move with Stacie Gross out right allowed Lou Nicholls to hit the top corner of the Royston goal with a high power shot from 18 yards out.
Peterborough Diamonds Under 11s had hot shot Elizabeth Steele firing on all cyclinders as she hit five for her side in their 9-1 win over Histon Town.
Other goals came from Georgia Clarke (2), Natasha Anderson and Brandi Davies.
PETERBOROUGH Azure Ladies got back on the right track on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town, Samara Iredale scoring the only goal of the game.
The scoreline flattered Mansfield, who were subjected to intense pressure throughout. Azure had 16 corners, hit the post and bar and had a good penalty appeal turned down.
"Even the referee said we should have scored six goals," said Azure team boss Steve Jason.
POSH Girls Under 11s remain undefeated in the Cambs S-Tech League after beating Sawtry Colts 5-2.
The early signs were good for Posh as Megan Parrett quickly smashed in the first goal.
Sawtry levelled halfway through the first half only to concede a Keir Perkins strike in the dying seconds as Posh took a 2-1 advantage into the break.
Sawtry levelled again at the start of the second period but Posh linked well with each other to confidently close out the match with goals from Megan Parrett, Alessia Mundo and a wonderful, looping, top corner effort from captain Kim Lane.POSH Girls Under 13s won 10-0 at third-placed Histon Hornets in the Cambs S-Tech League.
Cady Carolissen, Stacie Heron and two each from Amy Challis and Stacie Heron made it 6-0 at the break and in the second half they added a further four goals with Georgia Campbell-Turner scoring straight from a corner.
WEETABIX Kettering Under 17 League leaders Bedford proved too strong for Peterborough and ran out 7-0 winners.
Diamonds: Hannah Arnold, Emma Berry, Harriet Ford, Samantha Garwell, Fiona Howe, Amber Hood, Lauren Jones, Bethany Login, Ceri Lovesey, Danni, Marrison, Kerrie Moles, Hayley McCabe, Stephnie Slann, Stacey Shaw, Charlotte Watts.
Peterborough Diamonds Reds continued their unbeaten start to this season's campaign with a 2-1 victory at previously unbeaten Buckden.
After a goalless first half Diamonds took the lead 10 minutes into the second half through Emily Johnson only for Buckden to grab an equaliser three minutes later.
It stayed at 1-1 right up until the last minute when Johnson grabbed her second.
Diamonds: Georgi Hughes, Amy Lomas, Charlotte Bannister, Ellie Hanan, Jordon Sampson, Emily Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Nicole Hitchens, Carly Fishpool.
Peterborough Diamonds Under 16s made it four straight league wins with a 6-3 success at Eaton Socon.
Diamonds taced into a 2-0 lead with two super strikes by Jade Fryer but it was 2-2 by the break after Diamonds let in two sloppy goals.
After some stern words at half-time Diamonds got their game back on track and ran out comfortable winners as Joyce Worth, Zoe Watkin, Demi Barai and Fryer again added their names to the scoresheet.
Diamonds: Hannah Bonney, Chelsea Sandford, Hayley Crockett, Emily Pavey, Paige Moore, Jess Ward, Demi Barai, Joyce Worth, Tarryn Craft, Chyna Bonham, Zoe Watkin, Jade Fryer, Liz Ormerod, Chloe York.
Netherton Under 17s girls kept up their dominance of the Fenland League with a 3-1 win against Dersingham.
On-fire striker Jessica Evans was unstoppable as she destroyed Dersingham with a first-half hat-trick taking her tally to 14 goals for the season.
Other commanding performances were put in by midfielders Sam Horwood and Charlotte Havell.For the second week running Annie Posnett netted a hat-trick as Whittlesey Under 11s hammered Hungate 10-0 in the Fenland League.
Melissa Tyson scored twice but it was Georgia Alegre with a five-goal haul who led from the front to give Whittlesey the win.
Whittlesey: Emma Johnson, Stacie Boon, Charley Ireland,Jemma Fidler, Sophie Powell, Taylor-Jo Reade, Georgia Alegre, Melissa Tyson, Annie Posnett, Sofia Green.
Deeping Diamonds Under 13s turned in some excellent football to beat Mid Lincs League rivals Sleaford Town 5-2 with goals by Chloe Stewart (2), Ellie Caston (2) and Callie Moss.
Diamonds: Nicola Graham, Christine Graham, Katie Clarke, Ellie Caston, Katie Kirby, Chloe Stewart, Callie Moss, Alice Everleigh, Hollie Moscatiello.
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