South East Counties Womens Football League - Div 1[W]
HEATH DENY EASTBOURNE TOWN
Haywards Heath Town 1 (Jo Ashworth [Pen]) Eastbourne Town 1 - 13th Jan 2008
Heath arrived at Hanbury pleased to be one of the few games still playing after a week of rain.
A fine competitive game worthy of a Premier Div game followed against an Eastbourne Town side aiming for a win to put them in runners up position in the League. Having beaten three higher league teams this season, Heath started confidently and player of the match Jo Ashworth was causing her usual problems to the Eastbourne back line and nearly put Heath ahead in the 1st minute, her shot going the wrong side of the post. Heath had to be careful against the speedy Eastbourne forwards but their defence held firm. After 37 minutes Heath went in front when Ashworth was tripped in the box and she scored confidently from the resultant penalty.
In the second half, Heath continued to push forward and were unfortunate not to increase their lead when Cath Diffey hit the post after good work by Fran Pritlove. Eastbourne though were mounting their own attacks and from one swift move they equalised with a fine strike after ½ hr from the Eastbourne forward , giving keeper Rachel Virgo no chance. Heath though dug in and earned a fine draw with sub Dawn Gaston making a crucial clearance in the dying minutes. Special mention must go to Debbie Johnson and Capt Julie Hawthorne who were commanding all afternoon in the centre of defence, with the team once again showing full commitment .
Team: Rachel Virgo; Eve Todhunter;(Dawn Gaston 65 mins); Debbie Johnson; Julie Hawthorne;(Capt); Karen Bridgewater; Fran Pritlove; Lou Creasey; Caz Walters; Cath Diffey; Jo Ashworth; Mel Bramley. Sub not used: Kim Donno.
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