Honours even for 1sts in closely fought match at top of table

Winscombe’s defence: Chloe Brown, Caroline Marsh and Charlie Philips worked hard to impede Mendip’s attacks and Captain Kate Dennis made some crucial saves in goal.

The defensive trio also managed to instigate some good attacking play, linking well with the hard-working midfield of Imogen Marsh, Leanne Gardiner, Michelle Isgar, Kelly Clark and Holly Tyson.

Mendip were the first to score though after intercepting the ball and catching Winscombe off guard.
Winscombe continued to apply pressure and a lovely pass from Kelly Clark saw the forwards Hannah Coogan, Gabby Richardson and Sarah Holland link up well with some quick passing round the defence and were unlucky not to score.

Winscombe continued the high work rate in the second half, with some great surging runs from forward Tia Craig and some creative attacking play. Winscombe were finally rewarded with a goal after Kelly Clark’s strong strike on goal was initially saved by the Mendip keeper but Hannah Coogan was quick to show her great goal scoring instincts and pounced on the rebound making sure the ball was buried in back of the net.

Winscombe continued to apply pressure and had many chances in the ‘D’, of note was Gabby Richardson’s amazing first time shot off a rebound ball, narrowly missing by a whisker.

Player of the match Chloe Brown worked hard on the right; defending well, putting a stop to Mendip’s attacks on the left and making many surging runs into space on the right instigating some great attacking play for Winscombe.

Despite Winscombe’s hard work, at the final whistle it remained a 1-1 draw.
Player of the match was Chloe Brown.

Photo: Kate Dennis