A positive afternoon of hard work for Chinnor Ladies, saw them complete the league double over Launton, and complete a run of 3 games against the two teams. Ladies managed to win the toss, and played with the win behind them. Launton had rung the changes by drafting in some of their more experienced players and looked a lot stronger from the outset. Chinnor were unlucky in the opening moments, forcing Launton’s replacement keeper into a diving save from Charlotte Cairns. Launton’s keeper was called back into service, with shots from Jess Gradde, Nat Phillips, Nat LM. Passing & confidence was on the high, with Nat P capitalising, by managing to lob the goal keeper from an acute angle, her first if the season, to make it 1-0.
Chinnor continued to push forward, and could have easily doubled their lead with Cairn’s pace, but the oppositions keeper was equal to it. Chinnor continued the 2nd half as they did the first, but Launton started to increase their mark on the game, forcing Chinnor’s keeper to make a save. Charlotte & Nat Phillips continued to cause the Launton defenders problems, with the former hitting the post & a lob gliding just wide, and then the latter forcing the keeper into a magnificent save to keep Launton in the game. Chinnor managed to see the game out, and pick up their first clean sheet on the season. Ladies would like to thank Launton for their hospitality, and wish them all the best for the rest of the season.
