Sunday 6th February
Squad: Chloe, Jasmine, Olivia, Ruby, Sophie, Caitlin, Annabelle, Anya
Sponsor: Inspiron
The early downpour had thankfully disappeared by kick-off time at Butlin Road for the visit of Quorn, particularly grateful were the band of supporters at the top of the embankment.
Rugby had a depleted squad after a couple of injuries and other absences so it was always going to be a tough game against a well-organised Quorn side. With no Liv this week in goal Jasmine took the goalkeeping duties on.
The game started well for Quorn, they had an early corner that caused problems in the Rugby defence. Rugby started to find their feet in the game and began to create chances of their own. A good cross from Ruby found Annabelle in front of the goal. Almost immediately Quorn went down the other end and hit the post and then forced a good save from Jasmine.
Another good cross from Rugby and Sophie had a chance that went just wide which was then followed by a cross from Chloe. Olivia was being kept busy in the Rugby defence but was her normal calm self by keeping the forwards at bay.
Caitlin in midfield was getting stuck in with some good tackles to try and win the ball back for Rugby. Ruby, Annabelle, and Chloe both had periods of positive play
Tristan and Simon switched the players around slightly and Ruby moved into defence to help Olivia. Quorn started to come back into the game as the 2nd half went on but Olivia, Ruby, and Jasmine did a great job to continue to keep them out. Rugby started to tire a bit and the game became more open.
Coaches/parents player of the match – Annabelle
Thanks to Tristan & Simon for coaching the team during the game, to Quorn for such an exciting game, to the excellent referee Tony and to all the parents for their ongoing support