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South Durham & Cestria v Stockport
Today the girls played form side Stockport County who have been on a great run in the latter part of the season, so we knew it was going to be tough.
Stockport worked very hard while SD&C struggled to get any fluency in their passing on a poor surface for their type of football. After SD&C missed a clear chance Stockport deservedly took the lead in the 29th minute after some sloppy play from the hosts, however parity was restored within a minute after a great 30 yard lob from Zoe Ness caught the County keeper off her line.
Stockport were proving difficult opponents, even more so because of the struggle for SD&C to keep any possession or pick up any of the loose ball which seemed to find a blue shirt every time. Stockport added 2 goals just before half time without much resistance it had to be said to deservedly lead 3-1 at the break.
HT SD&C 1-3 Stockport County
After some harsh words at half time the girls came out and were hoping to use the following wind to their advantage and had 2 gilt-edged chances to score but both were wasted. Stockport were controlling the midfield through their number 8 (or 6, not sure) and to be honest were quite comfortable up until we managed to claw one back through Yaz Hardy late on. An equaliser would've been harsh on Stockport however who were deserved winners.
FT SD&C 2-3 Stockport County
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