DATE

REPORT

13 March

Ladies 3rds vs Northop Hall – Lost 1 - 4

Chester played well against Northop Hall who have recently gained promotion.  Northop went two up in the first half hour and Chester managed to get one back through Sarah Tilley to make it 2-1 at half time.  In the second half, despite some good attacking play from Chester Northop increased their advantage to make the final score 4-1.

6 March

Ladies 3rds vs Timperley 4ths – Won 8 - 1

Chester Ladies 3rd’s were in high spirits this weekend and firing all guns facing Cheshire League opponents Timperley.  Chester took the early lead but Timperley were able to equalise through a lucky goal. Chester, with only 9 players, showed both skill and flare to create abundant opportunities with goals coming from Sarah Richards (3), Claire Gledhill (3) and Jenny Aspinall (2) to give a scoreline which illustrated the attacking presence that Chester displayed.  Chester were determined throughout the game with all players on the pitch taking an intergral part in the winning performance.  Man of the Match Katy Knowles

28 February

Ladies 3rds vs Ellesmere Port – Won 2 - 0

Chester Ladies 3rds turned on the style in a 2-0 win over Ellesmere Port Ladies in a Cheshire League Fixture. Jenny Aspinall converted the first goal from a superb Chester build up in the first half.  Chester piled on the pressure throughout the first half but was unable to convert due to some excellent saves from the Ellesmere Port Goalkeeper. The second half saw Chester keep the attacking momentum as a result Chester converted a second goal from skilful play from Claire Gledhill. Chester demonstrated outstanding ability both attacking and defensively to complete and inspiring 2-0 win.

14 February

Ladies 3rds vs Neston 2nds – Won 5 - 0

Chester dominated this game from the start, with a solid performance. Goals came from Claire Gledhill (2), Sarah Richards (2) and Francis Waters

7 February

Ladies 3rds vs Sale 2nds – Won 7 -1

Chester were always the stronger team and by half time were 4-0 up with goals from Tracy Hunt (2), Sarah Richards and Francis Waters. In the second half Sale pulled one back, but Chester consolidated their win with a further 3 goals from Jill Parkinson (2) and Shona Turrell

31 January

Ladies 3rds vs Crewe Vagrants – Won 5 - 1

Chester dominated the first half and were 4-1 up by half time with goals from Sarah Richards and Jilly Parkinson. In the second half Chester continued their strong team play, but could only convert one more chance when Sarah Richards completed her hatrick.

24 January

Ladies 3rds vs – Daten – Won 5 - 0

Chester started confidently with a strong team. They were soon rewarded with a goal from Tracy Hunt. The well executed hockey continued and more goals followed with an excellent deflection in from Jilly Parkinson, two well struck short corners from top of the “D” by Dawn Nancollas-Doyle  and a second goal from Tracy Hunt

8 November

Ladies 3rds vs Ellesmere Port – Won 2 - 1

Chester were down to 10 players before the match even started, but despite this they kept a cool head against Ellesmere Port. Alison Hones scored both of Chester’s goals, the second in the final minute of the game. Final score Chester 2, E.Port 1.