Women's 1st XI - Shropshire

Date 7 September 2013
Team Women's 1st XI
Fixture Away
Venue Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Start time 09:30
Result County Champs
Scorers
Match Report

It was a successful start to the hockey season for Telford and Wrekin Ladies, with the 1st XI winning the County Championship they beat Bridgnorth 1-0 in a closely contested match.  The goal came from a Sue Hughes short corner strike.  A goalless draw against Shrewsbury followed, although both teams had opportunities to score.  With Shrewsbury also having defeated Bridgnorth 1-0, the competition moved into a penalty shoot-out.  The first four penalty takers for  were captain Shirley Hasenauer, Sue Hughes, Lorna Burns and Lucy Nicolaides.  All converted their penalties whilst goalkeeper, Amanda Bailey, saved two of the Shrewsbury efforts to give the side victory.  This is the first time they have won the Championship since 2009.

The 1st XI squad was Amanda Bailey (Muppet!), Courtney Lancaster, Shirley Hasenauer, Karen Jackson, Sandra Pattinson, Kirsty Greenhead, Sue Hughes, Sandy Duhra, Rachel Evans, Jodie Lane, Lorna Burns, Lucy Nicolaides)

Name Squad number Position Scored Assists Cards