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Ladies 1s Match Report 2nd November

05 November 2024
Ladies 1s Match Report 2nd November

HWHC: 3 vs Nottingham University: 1

Hampstead and Westminster maintained their impressive form this season with a resounding victory over Nottingham University. The first half was characterised by an even contest, with Nottingham University posing a formidable challenge to the home team. However, as the half progressed, Hampstead gained greater comfort with Nottingham University’s high-intensity pressing tactics. Opportunities began to emerge, and the deadlock was finally broken on the 24th minute. An impeccably executed cross from Madi Ratcliffe was expertly deflected past the goalkeeper by Catherine Ledesma, extending Hampstead’s lead to 1-0. Three minutes later, Hampstead doubled their advantage as Ratcliffe skilfully flicked an unstoppable penalty corner into the goal, leaving the goalkeeper and defender helpless.

Nottingham University emerged from the second half with renewed determination and managed to halve the deficit with a deflected corner after just three minutes. However, this setback galvanised Hampstead, who promptly restored their two-goal cushion. Ratcliffe scored her second goal of the match, capitalising on a miscontrolled penalty corner that fell into her path. This goal provided a much-needed boost to the Hampstead players, allowing them to dominate possession and effectively neutralise Nottingham University’s attacks. The game followed a similar pattern, with Hampstead exerting high transfer and sustained pressure, while Nottingham University occasionally launched counter-attacking opportunities. Ultimately, a Hampstead victory seemed a fair outcome. Hampstead will be eager to continue their impressive form when they host league newcomers Sutton at Paddington Recreation Ground on Saturday.

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