Sport Difficult game is overcome
Bradford City 0
Goole Tn. Girls U15s 6
Goole Town faced a difficult trip to Bradford for the year's opener, but high-flying Bradford City were swept aside in the 20 opening minutes
During this time Goole's mercurial striker Abbie Wilkinson netted a great hat-trick and later added another for a four-goal salvo.
In this period Lucy Peet on the right played a very influential roll in creating havoc in the hosts' back four and supplied quality balls.
Bradford played better in the second half, but Goole were always in control and added two further goals, one from the penalty spot, Becky Walker slamming home the spot kick to seal an emphatic victory.
For Goole Megan Oldridge showed nice touches and also scored with a strong shot from 18 yards.
Lauren Lofthouse and Becky Walker were determined centre backs and keeper Louise Ramsden pulled off a great close range save late in the game to deny Bradford a goal.
It was a super game. well refereed and played in a sporting manner with Bradford excellent hosts on the day.
Goole Town Girls U14 8,
Altofts 1
Goole were looking forward to playing this home encounter against visitors Altofts, having not played a league game since mid December, and the result was a fine team performance against spirited opposition.
The hosts chose to play into the strong head wind in the first half and took advantage of early pressure, Kirsty Nicholls following up to score after a great shot from Brenna Hood hit the post, rebounding into the 18-yard box.
A fine through ball from Demi Hadwin allowed Goole's other striker, Jess Tait, to finish. well making it 2-0 within the opening . five minutes.
The home side continued with good attacks, . Sophie Howard and Brenna Hood supplying excellent crosses from the left and right side to ensure that Goole continued to push forward.
Excellent team play and clever through balls resulted in Goole going 4-0 up by the quarter hour mark.
Altofts pulled a goal back in their best period of the match, and they almost scored a second just .before the half hour mark, a great shot from the left-hand side forcing a quality save from Lorna Pinkney.
Goole made it 5 - 1 before the break, Charlotte Phillips supplying a great ball from the back, and Tait and Nicholls combined for the latter to complete a first-half hat-trick.
The second half saw the visitors adopt a positive approach despite their deficit. They battled hard to get back into the game, putting the Goole back line under pressure, but it stood up well with Ellie Wilkinson in fine form.
New additions to the squad this season, Georgia Whitney and Laura Theaker, both had good games at left back.
Despite the visitors' best efforts, they were unable to contain Goole for long.
The home side played what many watching agreed was their best football of the season.
The final result was 8-1 with Kirstie Nicholls finishing with a final tally of five and Jess Tait three.
Leeds Amazons 0, Goole Town Girls U11s 7
Goole Under 11s started their second half campaign in fine form, moving back to the top of the table with a convincing win in Leeds.
The game played on a less than regular-sized pitch helped the home side defend but there was no stopping the visitors, who carried on their early season form with a resounding win.
Goals came from Issabelle Hassleman (2), Beth Leeman (2), Jamie Allan, Hannah Beare and Emily Lappin.
All the Goole team did well, interchanging positions and causing havoc in the Leeds rearguard.
Had it not been for a sterling display from the home keeper, who handled and positioned in superb fashion, the score would have been into double figures.
Goole were so much in command and defended the odd break that keeper Farrah Fielder did not have a serious shot to save all the game.
On this form Goole should be amongst the front runners for the League title and possible West Riding Shield finalists.
Published on 17th January 2008 in Sport.
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