LADIES FOOTBALL: Star back to winning ways

Peterborough Northern Star returned to winning ways in the East Midlands League yesterday (January 29).
Cassie Steward scored Star's second goal against Nettleham. Picture: Tim GatesCassie Steward scored Star's second goal against Nettleham. Picture: Tim Gates
Cassie Steward scored Star's second goal against Nettleham. Picture: Tim Gates

The city side bounced back from a home defeat by Premier Division leaders Mansfield a fortnight ago to sting promotion rivals Nettleham 3-0 at Chestnut Avenue.

Star made the breakthrough just before half-time through Vicky Gallagher who was on hand to stab the ball home after Cassie Steward’s long range effort had been parried by the Nettleham keeper.

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Midway through the second half Star were unlucky not to double their advantage when the Nettleham keeper pulled off a fantastic save to keep oit a Chanade Henderson drive from the edge of the box.

Chanade Henderson on the ball for Star against Nettleham. Picture: Tim GatesChanade Henderson on the ball for Star against Nettleham. Picture: Tim Gates
Chanade Henderson on the ball for Star against Nettleham. Picture: Tim Gates

With seven minutes to go, Star settled the issue as Henderson fed Steward and she nipped past a defender before rifling the ball into the roof of the net.

Star continued to press as Nettleham tired and won a penalty right at the end of the match. Gallagher stepped up to score her second.

Star: S. Hudson, L. Frederick, S. Pepper (Stanford 79), S. Iredale, J. Farchica, J. Hopkins-Duckhouse (Bartle 53), K. Steward, C. Henderson, V. Gallagher, C. Steward, L. Barbour (Barnes 64).