Tonight we had to drag those weary limbs back onto the pitch for one last push to try and get to the final, however the Americans from Dakota were just as determined to get there themselves. A typical American team, in that they were well organised, well drilled and athletic. A very tight game in which one goal was always going to be decisive, and it came near the end of the first half after we lost possession in a silly area and they went through to score. We ...

Quarter final day today v Team Noga (USA) who I think hadn't conceded a goal yet in the competition so we knew it was gonna be tough. In front of a huge crowd we kicked off into the wind and soon got into our stride attacking the yanks goal with only the occasional hoof over the top to worry about. However we kept missing chances so the half ended 0-0. Cestria 0-0 Team Noga (USA) The girls didn't panic though and kept playing their football, and sure enough th...

Ok. Today saw us in knockout Thursday yet again which is an endurance test that we've had invaluable experience in, the last 2 years. The 3 other English teams found that out to their cost today which is why more English teams, ESPECIALLY centres of excellence, should be here in force every year in my opinion. Anyway I'm going to be quick with match reports as I am knackered physically and mentally tbh. Cestria 2:0 Kungsbacka DFF (last 32) Typically Swedish,...

Cestria v Uppakra IF (SWE) The 2 unbeaten teams met today to decide who would progress as group winners. In absolutely sweltering heat the girls kicked off. We soon discovered we were playing a typically Scandinavian team who were more interested in trying to stifle us rather than win the game themselves. It turned into a game of defence v attack and we went close on numerous occasions with either the woodwork or the impressive gk coming to the Swedes rescue. T...

Cestria Girls u17's v Ridabu/Ottestad Our second group game today saw us up against Ridabu from Norway who had lost their first game 3-1. Unlike yesterday we were on 3G today at a windswept Aby pitch. The girls kicked off and must have missed 4 gilt-edged chances in the first couple of minutes. However they wouldn't be denied for long and sure enough the first goal came in the 5th minute after a great run and finish from Beth Hepple. Zoe Ness hammered home the ...