Seaside Finale

Having missed the chance of fighting for promotion on the last day of the season, Maidstone were determined to beat Folkestone and leap frog them back into 4th in the league. However, Folkestone started stronger and had the better opportunities but the 3s defence of Vicky, Liv, Smithy, Lu and Freya were organised and defending well especially Pom Freya who was having a brilliant game. Things then began to sway in Maidstone's favour (coincidentally when Caroline entered the play) with the midfield of Hannah, Ellie, Nikki and Katies starting to get a grip on the game, forcing play up to the front line of Julie, Bethan and as a team we started creating chances. The deadlock was broken from a short corner when Smithy had great vision to slip the ball to Ellie on the right post and gave us a 1-0 lead.
Keeping up the pressure, Maidstone soon doubled the lead from another short corner with Hannah executing a well placed shot from the top of the D.
Maidstone were now in control and added a third when Nikki ran onto a cross to finish at close range on the post. At the other end, Vicky made a superb diving double save to keep a clean sheet at half time.
For the first 15 minutes of the 2nd half, play was fairly even but as Maidstone began to tire a little itch only one sub an a couple of injuries, Folkestone pulled a goal back, this gave them some confidence and soon they scored a second. Maidstone had done enough in the first half to ensure they won their final game of the season.