Newent 2 – 2 Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds (14 November 2009)
Bassett Ladies 3rd XI travelled to Newent in Severn 3 to face a team recently relegated from the division above.
Bassett got off to a good attacking start with the midfield controlling the play, eventually creating the opportunity for Jenny Jones to score and put the visitors into the lead. Newent came back just before half time making the most of some Bassett defensive errors. Following a save by keeper Katy Roberts, a Newent forward picked up the rebound and, despite a further block by Roberts, Newent were able to force the ball home for an equaliser.
In the second half Bassett again had the more composed and 'prettier' play on the pitch. However Newent broke out of defence and the visitors’ midfield failed to hold them up allowing the home side to take a 2-1 lead. Bassett equalised through Jones after she broke through and, one on one with the keeper, calmly took it round her to score. Bassett should have sewn it up late in the game but, despite numerous short corner opportunities they failed to convert and the final score was 2-2.
Scorer: Jenny Jones (2). Player of the match: Andrea Haines
Team: Katy Roberts, Les Wickens, Jo Roberts, Andrea Haines, Deb Collison, Emily Hawkings, Annabel Springthorpe, Abby Thomas, Sharon Thomas, Sophie Mattick, Jenny Jones, Milly Fairbanks.
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Chippenham Ladies 2nd XI 2 - 5 Wootton Bassett Ladies 1sts (7 November 2009)
Wootton Bassett applied the pressure from the very start with wave after wave of attacking hockey in this North Division clash at Chippenham.
This resulted in an early short corner which was converted with a Vicky Sammon strike form the top of the D. Bassett maintained the pressure and scored from another two short corners, the first struck home by captain Emma Collison and the second converted by Suzanne Montgomery. Chippenham never gave up on the game and pulled a goal back with a rare counter attack just before half time.
After the break Bassett kept their nerve and played some awesome passing moves to create further chances up front. Debbie Trowbridge added the fourth goal after a well worked move. Bassett finally put the game beyond the game beyond doubt when Tegan Buchanan intercepted a pass, slipped the ball though to Becky Thomas who set up Trowbridge for her second and Bassett's fifth. Chippenham scored a late consolation with a swift breakaway move to leave the final score at 5 - 2 to the away side.
Scorers: Vicky Sammon, Emma Collison, Suzanne Montgomery, Debbie Trowbridge (2). Player of the Match: Vicky Sammon, Tegan Buchanan
Wootton Bassett: J.Langford, B.Thomas, V.Sammon, T.Fieldsend, N.Moore, T.Buchanan, J.Brown, E.Collison, Z.Salisbury, S.Montgomery, D.Trowbridge, B.Johnson.
Colwall & Malvern 3 – 1 Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds
In Severn Division 1, Bassett travelled to bottom of the table Colwall & Malvern and took an early lead through Sammy Jennings.
But an injury to centre back, Helen Bott, took Bassett down to ten players, forcing a reorganisation in defence. Still wanting to push forward, the visitors were vulnerable at the back and Colwall took advantage, scoring a breakaway goal before half-time.
Good attacking play by Sue Davis, Sophie Legg and Abi Iles kept up the pressure in the second half, with the post saving the home side on several occasions. A second goal by Colwall spurred Bassett on, but they were thwarted by good defending and goalkeeping. Finally, a well-taken penalty corner took sealed the game for home side. A disappointing result Bassett.
Scorer: Sammy Jennings. Player of the match: Sue Lee.
Team: Katie Roberts, Helen Bott, Victoria Green, Sue Davies (c), Sue Lee, Vivienne Hayward, Abbie Iles, Sophie Legg, Sammy Jennings, Sarah Terry, Emily Harris..
Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds 4 - 0 Lydney
Despite a poor performance in Severn Division 3 last weekend, Bassett Ladies 3rds travelled to Lydney with a positive attitude.
A change in tactics led to a brilliant start with Bassett capturing the ball off Lydneys pass-back and Annabel Springthorpe putting the first goal in the net in under a minute. The home side displayed some superior passing amongst the new midfield setup and the young players in the team grew in confidence. Jenny Jones forced the ball home past the keeper to make the half time score 2-0.
In the second half Lydney proved they were a worthy opposition and at one stage had five consecutive short corners. Keeper Liz Archer made some excellent saves and defender Deb Collison saved two off the line. Bassett finally managed to convert their excellent attacking play into a third goal with Jones scoring her second and then excellent play down the right between player of the match Andrea Haines, Jo Roberts and Milly Fairbanks led to a short corner from which Les Wickens picked up a deflection from the keeper and placed it into the net to take the final score to 4-0 to Bassett.
Scorers: Annabel Springthorpe, Jenny Jones (2), Les Wickens. Player of the match: Andrea Haines
Team. Liz Archer. Les Wickens. Jo Roberts. Andrea Haines. Deb Collison. Ellie Wood. Annabel Springthorpe (c). Abby Thomas. Sharon Thomas. Sophie Mattick. Jenny Jones, Milly Fairbanks.
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Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds 4 - 2 Swindon 2nds (31 October 2009)
With a break in league fixtures last Saturday, Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds XI travelled to Swindon for a friendly game.
Bassett started off strong with some great passing but unfortunately conceded a goal in the first 15 minutes making the score 1-0 to Swindon. Bassett fought back with Vivienne Hayward equalising when she struck a great ball into the left corner. Bassett kept the pressure on and broke through Swindon's defence with another great goal from Sue Davies, scored from the top of the D.
After half time Swindon put the pressure on and scored again to equalise and make the score 2-2. Bassett determined to regain their lead showed great teamwork and scored their 3rd goal when Sue Lee hit a great ball out to the wing to Sophie Legg who ran up the line and crossed it to Abbie Illes who made a great finish by putting it in the back of the goal. Bassett continued with some great play and was awarded a short corner where Sue Lee lifted the ball into the back of the net making the score 4-2 at full time.
Scorers: Vivienne Hayward, Sue Davies, Abbie Illes & Sue Lee. Player of the match: Sarah Terry and Sophie Legg.
Team: Laura Brown, Helen Bott, Emma Hayden, Victoria Green, Sue Davies (c), Sue Lee, Vivienne Hayward, Becky Johnson, Abbie Illes, Sophie Legg, Rae Fairbanks and Sarah Terry.
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Unbeaten Saturday for Bassett’s five league sides (24 October 2009)
Wootton Bassett Ladies’ 1sts 2 – 2 East Glos 1sts
Bassett conceded a goal in the first few minutes against visitors East Glos 1st X1 when a hard strike from the top of the ‘D’ rose high into the net. Undeterred Bassett worked hard throughout the first half but failed to equalise despite creating some good chances. East Glos, who scored a second just before half time, must have thought they had done enough but Wootton Bassett came out fighting after the break and kept better possession than in the first half.
Midway through the second half a right wing cross from Emma Collison was deflected in front of goal where Sarah Price got a touch to slip the ball just inside the far post to make it 2-1. Bassett found some self-belief and worked even harder for a well-earned equaliser when they followed up several good saves with Natasha Moore finally sweeping it in. The hosts were unlucky not to get a win when Suzanne Montgomery’s well-struck shot went just wide. In the dying seconds Bassett battled to defend two short corners and kept East Glos at bay for a hard earned and well-deserved draw.
Scorers: Sarah Price, Natasha Moore. Player of the match: Natasha Moore.
Wootton Bassett: J.Langford, T.Fieldsend, T.Buchanan, S.Lee, J.Brown, V.Sammon, B.Thomas, N.Moore, S.Montgomery, S.Price, E.Collison (c).
Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds 1 - 0 Lansdown 2nd’s
Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nd X1 played at home for the second week in a row, this time facing opposition from Lansdown 2s in a mid table clash in Severn Division 1.
The home side started the match very strongly with some nice play across the pitch but unfortunately were unable to find any reward for their efforts. The opposition fought back forcing the Bassett defence and keeper, Laura Brown, into action.
Both teams started the second half of the match strongly and Bassett were able to maintain the pressure on the away goal through some good midfield play by Sue Davies, Debbie Trowbridge and Emma Hayden. Finally Bassett were able to secure a well deserved goal mid way through the second half from a scramble in the D, converted by Sammy Jennings.
Bassett held their own for the remainder of the match and stayed strong, having been put under increased pressure from Lansdown, to secure a well deserved, long awaited victory. Another good team performance.
Scorer: Sammy Jennings Player of the match: Debbie Trowbridge
Wootton Bassett: L.Brown, V.Green, H.Bott, R.Fairbanks, S.Davies (c), D.Trowbridge, E.Hayden, A.Illes, S.Jennings, S.Legg, B.Johnson
Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds 4 - 0 Bourton Vale 2nds
Wootton Bassett pressurised from the start of the game and force the away the away goal keeper into several saves from a number of strong attacks. Bassett started the goal scoring with Bryony Davies and a further goal from Jenny Jones, from a smart pass by Sharon Thomas to make the half-time score 2-0.
The second half started with continued attack from Wootton Bassett but several shots on goal was denied by the Bourton Vale goal keeper who continued to keep the away team in the match. A further goal was picked up by Jenny Jones who took a clean strike at the top of the D to make the score 3-0. In the final minutes Wootton Bassett sealed the 3 points from a superb fourth goal from Bryony Davies lifting the ball in the top corner to make the final score 4-0.
Scorers: Jenny Jones (2), Bryony Davies (2) Player of the match: Bryony Davies
Wootton Bassett: K.Roberts, S.Terry, A.Haines, D.Collison, F.Davies, M.Fairbanks, J.Roberts, J.Jones (c), B.Davies, E.Hawkins, S.Thomas.
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Hereford Ladies 2nds 2 – 1 Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds (17 October 2009)
An evenly paced game in Severn Division 1, saw Bassett with the majority of the possession in the first half and after 20 minutes Judith Brown was put through to score. However, Hereford persistence won them a penalty flick equalling the score on the stroke of half time.
The second half brought plenty of saves from both keepers but it was Hereford who scored the second and ultimately winning goal. Bassett's tenacity was evident and they moved the ball well, unfortunately failing to convert their chances and the scoreline remained 2-1 at full time.
Scorer: Judith Brown. Player of the match: Ceri Burgess, Helen Bott & Nattie Moore..
Team: Laura Brown, Ceri Burgess, Helen Bott, Victoria Green, Sue Davies (c), Vivienne Hayward, Becky Johnson, Judith Brown, Sammy Jennings, Sophie Legg, Nattie Moore, Rae Fairbanks.
Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds 2 - 1 Cheltenham CS
Bassett’s 3rd string battled beat Cheltenham CS in Severn Division 3 in an end to end game at Lime Kiln.
The game started with vigorous attacking play by the visitors, but Bassett’s solid defence held strong. A short corner was awarded to Bassett which rebounded off the keeper and was converted by Sophie Mattick making the half-time score to 1-0.
After the break Cheltenham equalised with an early score and continued their pressure with a goal that was disallowed. Bassett sensed the win and Jenny Jones struck well from the right post allowing Bassett to take all 3 points.
Scorers: Sophie Mattick, Jenny Jones Player of the match: Emma Hayden
Team: Katie Roberts, Les Wickens, Carol Lamb, Emma Hayden, Millie Fairbanks, Jo Roberts, Annabelle Springthorpe, Deb Collison, Jenny Jones, Emily Hawkins, Sophie Mattick, Julie Cobb.
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Wootton Bassett Ladies 1sts 5 - 6 Team Bath Buccs 3rds (10 October 2009)
Bassett 1sts got off to a solid start against Bath Buccs at home in West Clubs North Division. Good attacking play between the midfield and forwards allowed Bassett to keep the pressure on the Bath defence and were unlucky not to capitalise on many chances. Finally a cross by Debbie Trowbridge into the “D” was converted by Emma Collison to open the score. Bassett’s second goal followed shortly after with a great first time strike by Trowbridge from a short corner. Bath fought back, scoring to bring the score to 2-1 and shortly afterwards they were awarded a penalty flick, but an excellent save by Jody Langford in goal kept Bassett in the game. As half time approached, a great reverse stick sweep by Sarah Price put Bassett ahead 3-1.
Bassett came out fighting again after the break and Cath Possamai soon converted a great goal from a solo run. Unfortunately their concentration then lapsed and Team Bath used this to their advantage, breaking up the Bassett defence and scoring two quick goals to bring the score back to 4-3. Bassett seemed nervy but Price calmed things down slightly by scoring her second goal of the day, slotting the ball past the keeper on the near post.
The last ten minutes of the game were tense with end to end chances, both teams coming under pressure. Bassett were unlucky to give away a few short corners and Bath converted, bringing the score back level at 5-5. Then, in the closing moments of the match Bassett found themselves under intense pressure in defence and finally broke down letting Bath get a last minute winning goal. A disappointing result for Bassett, leaving them with lots to work on before taking on Hereford next week.
Scorers: E.Collison, D.Trowbridge, S.Price (2), C.Possamai. Players of the match: J.Langford, C.Possamai.
Team: Jody Langford, Zara Salisbury, Tracy Fieldsend, Tegan Buchanan, Sarah Terry, Judith Brown, Vicky Sammon, Debbie Trowbridge, Natasha Moore, Suzanne Montgomery, Sarah Price, Emma Collison, Cath Possamai.
Gloucester 3rds 5 - 1 Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds
Bassett Ladies 2nds travelled to Gloucester for the second time this season, this time to face Gloucester 3rds in Severn Division 1.
After a slow start and with only 10 players, Bassett had to cope with early sustained pressure from the home side. But they failed to convert this into a goal, thanks to some excellent work in goal by Laura Brown. Gloucester continued their pressure and finally breached the Bassett defences, ending the first half 2-0 up.
In the second half Bassett put in a better performance, starting with some nice play and strong attacking which put the Gloucester side under pressure to their surprise. This enabled the visitors to convert for a long-awaited only goal of the match following a scramble in the D, struck well by Becky Johnson. The opposition however continued to dominate the rest of the second half, winning the game 5-1.
Scorer: Becky Johnson. Player of the match: Laura Brown.
Team: Laura Brown, Sue Lee, Helen Bott, Victoria Green, Sue Davies, Vivienne Hayward, Becky Johnson, Millie Fairbanks, Ceri Burgess, Sammy Jennings, Sophie Legg.
Colwall & Malvern 1 – 1 Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds
Bassett 3rds travelled to Malvern anticipating a tough game in Severn Division 3, following mixed results from last season.
Malvern did not disappoint and started the game with a strong attack. The visitors held their own with a greatly improved performance from a more confident defence and player of the match goal keeper Katy Roberts repeatedly kept the ball out. Bassett had some strong play through the midfield but failed to capitalise on chances to take the lead, due to an excellent performance by the opposition’s keeper.
With the half time scoreline 0-0, both sides came into the second half fighting. Malvern were first to make a break through slotting the ball behind goal keeper Roberts. But Bassett then made some excellent breaks but failed to score until the last 5 minutes when Sophie Mattick scored her first goal for the club. Despite some excellent play by both sides, neither could get a victory and the final score of 1-1 was a fair reflection of the game.
Scorer: Sophie Mattick. Player of the match: Katy Roberts.
Team: Katy Roberts. Carol Lamb. Les Wickens. Jo Roberts. Andrea Haines. Deb Collison. Rae Fairbanks. Annabel Springthorpe. Abi Thomas. Sharon Thomas. Sophie Mattick. Jenny Jones.
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Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds 4 - 3 Cheltenham CS (3 October 2009)
Wootton Bassett 2nds played Cheltenham Civil Service at Lime Kiln . After a strong start Wootton Bassett went 1-0 up from a good cross by Sue Dee which was converted by Sammy Jennings. However, the opposition quickly responded, leaving the scoreline at 1-1 at half time.
After the break Sammy Jennings scored her second goal from another good cross, this time by Sophie Legg, putting Bassett in the lead for a second time. The opposition then scored two goals in quick succession. But Bassett responded with a goal by Abi Iles from a short corner and she scored her second from the top of the D from a set play. Bassett won 4-3. Player of the match was Viv Hayward.
Wootton Bassett 3rds 2 - 5 Chipping Campden
Wootton Bassett £rds played their first League game of the season at home against Chipping Campden.
The visitors got off to a strong start with strong attacking play that led to an early goal. Bassett pushed hard and equalised from aclose range shot on the keeper by Jenny Jones. However, Campden continued to press and they scored a further two goals by half-time to make it 3-1.
In the second half the opposition increased the scoreline to 4-1, but Bassett tried to increase their width with Andrea Haines driving down the right wing. Bassett created a short corner and converted it through a cracking goal from the tiop of the D from Annabel Springthorpe but the opposition retaliated, putting further pressure on Bassett and scored a further goal to make the final score 5-2.
Scorers: Jenny Jones & Annabel Springthorpe. Player of the Match: Rae Fairbanks.
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Wootton Bassett Ladies 1sts 0 – 4 Cheltenham 2nds (26 September 2009)
In their opening game in West Clubs North Division, Bassett came up against a strong Cheltenham side who began very strongly with a wave of attacks. Bassett withstood this initial pressure and the first half developed into a more even battle, with opportunities thwarted at both ends. However, just before half time the visitors took the lead with a short range shot that beat the Bassett keeper.
After the break Cheltenham were faster, sharper and tighter than Bassett and went on to score three more goals: two from well-worked short corners. Bassett worked hard throughout the game but failed to convert their chances into goals. They have plenty to work on if they are to fulfil their potential his season.
Gloucester 2nds 4 - 1 Wootton Bassett Ladies 2nds
Bassett 2nds also had a disappointing opening to their Severn Division 1 campaign. Their defence played very well to soak up the pressure from a superior Gloucester attack and it remained goal-less at half time.
But the home side finally managed to beat the excellent Laura Brown in goal for Bassett and in a ten minute spell scored twice more. The visitors rallied and came back strongly to score from a short corner, expertly converted by Sue Davies but Gloucester were too strong and they scored once again in the dying minutes of the game to make it 4 -1.
Marlborough 2nds 2 – 2 Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds
In their final pre-season friendly, the 3rd XI got off to a strong start against Marlborough, with some good possession for Andrea Haines to drive the ball into the D allowing Jenny Jones to open the scoring with a strike on the right post.
In the second half Marlborough came out strongly with some good saves by Katie Roberts and solid defending from Les Wickens. The home side to make it 1-1 but Bassett responded with a strong attack down the right by Jones who crossed for Sharon Thomas following up to make it 2-1. In the final minutes Marlborough took advantage of a slip in defence to make it 2-2 at the close.
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Wootton Bassett Ladies 1sts 1 - 1 Chippenham 1st X1 (19 September 2009)
Wootton Bassett Ladies 1st X1 faced old rivals Chippenham 1st X1 on an unseasonally hot day at home. With all the players struggling with early season lack of fitness and the heat, it was hard work throughout. Chippenham started the stronger team, with some sustained early pressure but could not convert this into a goal - thanks to some excellent work in the Wootton Bassett goal by keeper Jodi Langford. Against the run of play Bassett managed to go in to the lead via a breakaway down the right. Natasha Moore crossed for new player Natalie Thomas to slot home first time.
The second half was played at a good pace, with both teams exerting periods of pressure. Chippenham managed to equalise with around five minutes remaining, but Bassett were very happy with a solid first performance against a team a league higher.
Scorer: Natalie Thomas. Player of the match: Jodi Langford
Team: Jodi Langford, Vicky Sammon, Tegan Buchanan, Tracy Fieldsend, Zara Salisbury, Judith Brown, Emma Collison, Natasha Moore, Becky Thomas, Debbie Trowbridge, Cath Possamai, Natalie Thomas and Suzanne Montgomery.
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Chippenham 4ths 2 - 2 Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rds
The ladies 3rd XI travelled to Chippenham for a friendly game on a very hot day with an almost brand new team. with many of the clubs young hopes for the future.
We struggled in the first half of the game, conceding two simple goals, but we then found form in the second half by attacking more strongly with improved team interaction. Sammy Jennings struck from the top to make the score 2-1 and we continued the attack with Jenny Jones striking thwe ball inside the right post to level the scores at 2-2. Victory was narrowly missed in the last minute as a Jones cross went just wide.
Scorers: Sammy Jennings & Jenny Jones.
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