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South Durham & Cestria v Chorley
The 2 teams vying for top of the league clashed today on the 3G at Billingham in a real 6 pointer. SD&C are the only team to beat Chorley this season and were looking to do the double.
The girls kicked off into a strong wind and Chorley were soon on the front foot throwing balls into the box and getting in the face of their young opponents (6 x 16yr old outfield players). SD&C refused to be intimidated and got stuck back in, trying to play out from the back into the wind. Chorley had 2 good chances to score but through a mixture of good goalkeeping and wasteful finishing the score remained 0-0. Chorley continued to huff and puff but were reduced to humping long balls into our box which were dealt with. SD&C were gaining a foothold and went ahead after a slick move resulting in Zoe Ness firing under the gk to make it 1-0. Great for the girls to in ahead after playing into the wind.
HT SD&C 1-0 Chorley
SD&C came out on fire in the second half with the wind at their backs and scored 2 quick goals. The girls were well on top at this point, passing through their midfield and creating chances. Zoe Ness got her second with a volley, followed by Beth Hepple who scored straight from a corner to make it 3-0.
Full credit to Chorley who didn't lie down. They went hell for leather to try and get a goal back and it came in 60th minute after a great header from a corner. Literally a minute later they did exactly the same to make it 3-2 to the home side. Chorley threw everything at their hosts, hitting the bar by a SD&C defender, and clearing off the line but SD&C held out and were fortunate not to let in an equaliser.
SD&C complete the double over Chorley and return to the top of the league.
FT SD&C 3-2 Chorley
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jill well done ladies!