Ladies 4s v Old Wiliamsonions

The clash between Maidstone Ladies 4s and Old Wiliamsonions ignited with the latter seizing control early on. Old Wills dominated possession, leading to an early short corner, nearly capitalized on due to a fumble by Maidstone captain Louisa Coffey, resulting in another opportunity for the opposition. Despite Maidstone's attempts to counter, their shots failed to find the mark, relying on defender Natalie Ferguson stepping into the goalie position for this game. By halftime, Old Wills had secured a 2-goal lead.

At halftime, ladies 3s player and supporter Hannah Odling offered pivotal advice and motivation, fueling Maidstone's resurgence in the second half.

Maidstone upped their tempo, with the return of Robyn Wickman seeing a goal in their favor. Momentum shifted, but amidst the action, neither team managed to alter the scoreline until tensions soared. Maidstone's junior player, Amber, launched a shot, leading to a fumble by an Old Wills defender and an eventual goal, tying the game 2-2 in the final minutes. Unfortunately, injuries to junior player Hannah and Sarah Syrett disrupted play, with a wrist and nose injury respectively.

The game resumed with Maidstone pressing for the lead, culminating in a last-ditch effort that seemed to secure a winning goal, yet it was disallowed after umpire deliberation concluded the final whistle had started before the ball crossed the line.

Despite the stalemate, both teams ended on a positive note, celebrating a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Special commendation went to Natalie Ferguson for her debut goalkeeping performance and Laura for earning the player of the match title.

Thank you also to Hannah Odling for her support, subs organization, and first aid assistance.

A challenging match ended in a deadlock, showcasing the resilience and determination of Maidstone Ladies 4s, leaving both teams with a positive outcome from their encounter.