Okehampton ladies’ seconds 1

Dart ladies 3

IT was clear from the onset that the players were in fighting form regardless of the less than favourable weather conditions.

Okehampton started the match well, keeping possession of the ball. Midfielders Tilly Dixon, Ellie Shayler and Emily Rowlands fought to win early possession and pass it forward to awaiting attackers Emma Wiseman and Alex Collins. However, a strong Dart defence prevented them taking any shots on goal.

The play swiftly changed direction and it was not long before the home side found the visitors challenging their defence. Debbie Pritchard and Anna Luxton kept the play wide to prevent any clear strikes at goal but even when Dart did find the gaps through the middle of the circle, Oke player of the match Rachel Adams, quickly regained possession and fed the ball back out to awaiting wingers Zoe Curtis and Sarah Marvin. Dart were relentless and kept the pressure on, and despite all efforts from goalie Lucy Wiseman, they found the back of the net with a fast strong shot at goal.

In the face of the driving rain, Okehampton fought back. Molly Marvin skilfully dribbled the ball forwards and into the circle, Dart fouled and conceded a short corner. Alex Collins put a long driving shot towards the left post and Tilly Dixon, perfectly poised, deflected the ball into the goal. The Okehampton team were back in play. The rest of the match was played in strong winds and driving rain and regardless of Okehampton’s tireless efforts the Dart side remained ever determined. Even though Dart missed several straightforward opportunities to score they did eventually displace the Oke’s steadfast defence. Despite of the quick footed blocks from goalie, Lucy Wiseman, Dart went on to win the match.