Our first ever evening fixture saw the Black Socks requiring a win to be crowned Champions of U10 Division 1 .
The girls played superbly in their last outing away at Arnold and we asked for the same again plus a bit more !!!!!
A superb crowd featuring a fantastic gathering of Woodlands FC hierarchy and players saw the girls play out a very tight first half in which we had several good chances but the ball would not go in through bad luck and good goalkeeping . We were also indepted to Molly in our goals who pulled off two fantastic saves to gives the rest of the girls confidence in that Derby were not going to score .
The half time briefing was basically keep doing the same but work that bit harder up front in closing the Derby defenders down to try and force the error .
Rian duly played a blinder in the second half and was instrumental in our second half performance .
April opened the scoring after some lovely passing play and Rosie added a second 5 minutes from time to seal a monumental victory .
The Players ;
Molly - another clean sheet and 2 very good first half saves kept us in the game and we pushed on from there
Lottie - very good first half in which you tackled well and played some lovely balls up the flanks . You struggled in the second half having suffered with your chest this week but you gave it your all and you did well
Esther - what else can I say about you I haven't already said ? Brilliant as always
Eloise - very strong at the back pushing forward well when required . 2 shots with your right foot as well !!!! I think there is one Derby player wondering what hit her as well in the second half !!
April - another non stop energy filled performance , another goal and some very good tackling in midfield
Rosie - another very well taken goal but above all another selfless team display in which you battled for everything and never gave the Derby defence a minute on the ball . Some terrific crosses as well which we need to start connecting with !!
Rian - several shots on goal and some good hold up play as well , bringing other players into the game very well. Your second half performance was the catalyst for our excellent second half display
Orla - solid as a rock when you replaced Lottie , you carried on from your excellent display against Gedling
Leanne - I couldn't get you on tonight but your time will come and you are a superb squad player , keep working and listening in training and you will keep improving
Erin - nursing your poorly foot I didn't want to take a chance with you tonight , rest up and get ready for the Cup Final
So thats it we are U10 Division 1 League Champions for the second year in a row , I can't believe it , but you all deserve it . You have all worked incredibly hard for us this season and played some cracking stuff .
We have taken our football to another level this season and we must keep it going if we are to keep doing well next season .
Thanks to the following tonight who helped us along the way ;
Paul - excellent coaching and support as always , the girls enjoy your sessions and the results speak for themselves
Frances - superb photos as always recording the historic occassion
Jon - thanks for helping me set up the pitch
James - another very good refereeing performance
Well done girls we are all so proud of you and it was great to see you all getting on so well in the Markeaton afterwards . You are more than team mates now you are Woodlands FC legends and above all all great friends . Make the most of the good times as they dont get much better than this
A Very Proud and Happy Tim
