Spalding Ladies 3s vs. Ely City 2s
A bright afternoon when Spalding Ladies 3s took to the field against Ely City 2s for a mid-afternoon push back. From the outset, Ely City displayed their strength, but Spalding remained undeterred, confidently controlling the ball with precise passes. Sam Foston’s skillful runs around the Ely defense earned Spalding a short corner, but despite Khloe Brewster’s impressive injection, they were unable to convert the opportunity into a goal.
As the first half progressed, Ely City continued to hold their ground. Just before the halftime whistle, Ely was awarded a short corner. The entire Ely team gathered in the D, and after multiple attempts, they managed to score against Spalding’s goalkeeper, Eliza Morris, who made several remarkable saves despite the sun shining directly in her eyes.
Charlotte Morris delivered an encouraging halftime talk that rejuvenated the Spalding team. The second half saw some excellent passing exchanges between Elouise Hull and Chloe P., but Ely City’s persistence paid off as they penetrated Spalding’s defense twice more. Despite Poppy Hooker’s standout performance, which earned her MOM, Ely City secured two additional goals.
In the dying moments of the match, Spalding was awarded a short corner just as the final whistle blew. Charlotte Morris stepped up and took a strong shot, but it was unfortunately unsuccessful. The game ended with a 3-0 loss for Spalding.
While the final score was not what Spalding Ladies 3s had hoped for, the young team continues to grow and challenge top-tier teams each week. They now look ahead to their Sunday match against St Ives 3s, eager to showcase their development and resilience