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Okehampton ladies’ firsts 8

Ashmoor ladies 2

OKEHAMPTON were struggling for players and energy on Saturday when they took on Ashmoor.

The visitors applied some early pressure but it was not long before Okehampton’s determination to attack had earned themselves a short corner. Captain Sophie Whitely scores with a rebound shot and Oke followed up with a quick succession of goals from Kim Davey and Nicky Strawbridge. However, Ashmoor, were able to capitalise on a couple of short corners before half time to take the score to 3-2 to Oke at the interval.

It was after half time that Okehampton really got hold of the game. Ellie Jenkins transferred the ball from the defence to the midfield using the width to great affect. Hannah Whitely made it difficult for the Ashmoor attack by repeatedly getting in front of their players and consistently making great tackles.

The sustained pressure within the Ashmoor half saw a further two goals from Lesley Bingham, one goal from Davey and another one from Emily Rowlands, who was quick to pounce on the ball in the circle. The final goal came from Strawbridge, with the result ending 8-2 to Okehampton.

It was a great team effort and the player of the match was shared between Jenkins and Hannah Whitely for their attacking defence.