Worthy's Girls Victorious in Surrey League Cup
Worthy's under 15 Girls produced a heroic performance to win the Surrey
League Cup beating Woking girls in the final at Merstham Ground Redhill.
Worthy's have progressed to the final beating, Hamsey Girls, Croydon
and Wimbledon AFC. Woking are currently top of the Surrey Premiership
League (East).
Worthy's Girls started the game under pressure from a highly skilled Woking
team but as Worthy's confidence grew they managed to turn the run of
play in their favour and put pressure on the Woking goal.
Lizzie Flesher was tripped in the box and Worthy's were awarded a
penalty. Becky Robb stepped up to take the kick but was denied by the
Woking keeper diving to her right. Soon after a Woking player handled in the area
and Worthy's were awarded a second penalty. This time Shanice Smith
blasted past the keeper. The game remained keenly fought until half time but
Worthy’s remained dominant.
Woking resumed the second half with real determination and commitment
and made several attempts on the Worthy's goal. Fran Benoist in the Worthy's
goal proved a match for all the goal bound efforts. Worthy's again fought
back and had two good opportunities to score but were denied by the Woking
keeper. The last 20 minutes witnessed a strong offensive on the Worthy's
goal but the back four of Arnett, Oland, Smith and Arundel played
superbly.
At the final whistle Worthy's were exhausted but put in a terrific
performance to beat top class competition. Thanks to all the parents
friends and relatives who made the two hour journey.
9th March
Worthy’s Girls get confidence boost.
Worthy’s Girls under 15’s avenged an early season drubbing by Fleet Reds to give them confidence before their Cup Final against Woking Town at Merstham next Sunday.
Worthy’s started the game in positive style retaining most of the possession in the early stages . Lauren Goater gave Worthy’s the lead running on to a chipped cross from Becky Robb to slot home from close range. Lizzie Flesher
made it two for Worthy’s by beating a defender rounding the keeper and driving home from an acute angle. Lauren Cargill increased the margin to three running on to a Darla bush through ball to drive past the keeper.
Three up at half time Worthy’s looked invincible but Fleet came out with determination and pulled back two goals. They had several other scoring opportunities all denied by the in form Fran Benoist in the Worthy’s goal.
Worthy’s replied immediately following Fleet’s second goal with a through ball from Robb enabling Lizzie Flesher to score her second and Worthy’s fourth. With 15 minutes to go Fleet pulled another goal back to 4-3 the final score.
Fran Benoist was awarded player of the match for another brave display.
2nd March
Newbury Girls V Worthy’s Girls
Worthy’s girls returned to winning ways beating second place Newbury away from home 2 -1. Worthy’s still depleted from injuries had only11 players. The first half witnessed Worthy’s under considerable pressure due to a very strong oncoming wind but the team fought well to maintain a goalless first half. Worthy’s despite being under pressure had several opportunities to score. Fran Benoist in the Worthy’s goal made several good saves in the first half playing on despite an injured finger.
The second half saw a change of fortunes with Melissa Barwell scoring her first goal by controlling the ball in the area and hitting past the keeper from close range. The wind favouring Worthy’s meant the balance of play moved in their favour but Newbury had several opportunities to score on the break each time being denied by Worthy defenders or Fran in goal who made several fantastic saves.
A disputed penalty gave Newbury the opportunity to score but a superb diving save from Fran denied Newbury, only for the ball to fall in the path of the penalty taker to score on the rebound. Worthy’s fought back hard and were rewarded by a Lauren Cargill goal in the last 5 minutes when she blasted a ball from 40 yards over the head of the opposing keeper.
Smith, Arnett, Arundell and Beecraft all played well in defence and overall an excellent performance.
A great result for Worthy’s, that will deservedly increase their confidence before the Cup final against Woking Town in 2 weeks. Anyone wishing to attend this game can travel by coach please contact any Worthy’s manager see the web site www.worthysyfc.co.uk ('contacts' on the HomePage).
Fleet Blues 3v Worthy’s Girls 1
A depleted Worthy’s Girls Under 15 team missed the opportunity to go second in the Premier West by being unable to field 11 players through injuries and other commitments and losing to Fleet Town Blues. Worthy’s absorbed early pressure and had a few breaks on the Fleet goal but were unable to score. After 15 minutes Worthy’s conceded a corner on the left. The corner was hit to the edge of the box and hit first time on the half volley giving Worthy’s keeper no chance.
A mix up in the Worthy’s defence allowed Fleet to score a second from close range before half time.
Fleet went further ahead in the second half when Worthy’s were unable to clear their lines. Worthy’s had several opportunities to score before Becky Robb pulled a goal back picking up a through ball from Darla Bush holding off a defender and firing past the keeper from the edge of the box. Shanice Smith had another good game. Darla Bush received Worthy’s player of the match.
3rd February
Worthy’s Under 15 Girls (2) v (0) Whitegrove
Worthy’s girls continued their winning run by beating Whitegrove from Bracknell 2-0 at home. Worthy’s dominated possession from the start of the game and Darla Bush put the home side ahead with a great solo effort beating a defender and denying the goalkeeper from close range. The score remained the same until half time. Worthy’s maintained domination of the game putting pressure on the Whitegrove goal throughout the second half. Worthy’s defence once again played well with Arnett, Smith, Oland and Arundell defending well throughout. Benoist in the Worthy’s goal hardly touched the ball in the second half. Kayleigh Moss had another good game and is growing in confidence.
Lizzey Flesher increased the margin two minutes before time beating two defenders and blasting the ball past the keeper.
Worthy’s are now challenging Newbury for the runners up spot.
Steph Oland received Worthy’s player of the match.
27th January
Worthy’s Girls 4 Reading Girls 1
Worthy’s girls moved in to third place in the Surrey Premiere League beating Reading Girls 4- 1 at home. Worthy’s Girls without leading goal scorer Lizzie Flesher and goalkeeper Fran Benoist competed well against a strengthened Reading side with two new signings.
The deadlock was broken by a Lauren Goater 25 yard shot from the left wing fumbled by the goalkeeper. This goal separated the teams for the remainder of the first half in a lack lustre performance although Worthy’s had several chances to score. Reading were denied by a post in the last minute of the first half.
Worthy’s started the second half with more determination and after good work on the left by Lauren Goater her cross was deflected in to the net by a Reading defender. Darla Bush made it three with a well taken solo goal and Becky Robb added the fourth following some good approach work by Lauren Cargill. Reading scored the goal of the game in the dying minutes with a close range shot.
Kate Beecraft had a good game at right back and Shanice Smith was awarded Worthy’s player of the match.
13th January
Worthy’s Girls Win Surrey Challenge Cup Semi Final
Worthy’s Girls progressed to the final of the Challenge Cup beating Croydon Girls 2-1. in a hard fought game at Kings Worthy.
Worthy’s dominated the early stages of the game and took the lead when Lizzie Flesher ran on to a through ball from Becky Robb and shot past the keeper. Lizzie increased the margin to two goals mid way through the first half taking the ball past two defenders and beat the keeper. The balance of play was in Worthy’s favour throughout most of the first half with excellent defending from Smith, Oland, Arundell and Arnett in the back four.
Darla Bush played well in midfield being first to the ball in almost every contest. Croydon broke through on only one occasion to threaten the Worthy’s goal but a brave Benoist in the Worthy’s goal recovered the ball from the feet of Croydon’s striker.
The second half witnessed Croydon become more involved in the game and the possession was more even. Croydon reduced the margin 15 minutes in to the second half when one player broke through weaved past two Worthy’s tackles and shot past the diving Benoist. Chances went both ways in what proved to be a real battle for the remaining 20 minutes. Flesher broke through Croydon’s defence to have her shot bounce back from the underside of the bar with the keeper beaten.
At the final whistle Worthy’s deserved the victory on sheer grit and determination. Lizzie Flesher was named Worthy’s player of the match. The girls will now play the winner of Woking or Fleet Town in the final.
6th January 2008
Reading Girls (0) v (6) Worthy’s Girls Under 15
Worthy’s Girls started the new year with a convincing 6-0 win over Reading Girls away from home and notched up their first clean sheet of the season. The girls growing in confidence have only lost one of their last seven games and that was to league leaders Knaphill by a 2-1 margin.
Worthy’s pressurised Reading from the start with several early shots on goal. Worthy’s first came from the left within the first 10 minutes when Lauren Cargill shot from outside the box. Worthy’s second came from a well taken goal by Kayleigh Moss, following a solo run from the right wing, hitting past the keeper from close range. The 2-0 margin remained until half time.
Lizzie Flesher, Worthy’s season top scorer, put in a strong second half and scored all four Worthy goals taking the margin to 6. Fran Benoist in the Worthy’s goal has become more accomplished with each game. Lauren Cargill received Worthy player of the match for her work rate and commitment.
Next Sunday sees Worthy’s playing the semi final of the League Challenge Cup against Croydon Girls at Kings Worthy, 2pm KO
Worthy’s Girls Under 15 V Newbury Girls
Worthy’s girls put in another excellent team performance against second place Newbury girls in the Premiere league. Early pressure from Worthy’s delivered a goal within the first five minutes to put the home side one up. A through ball to Lizzie Flesher saw her produce a great solo effort and shoot past the keeper. Minutes later Lizzie was through on goal again only to be denied by the cross bar. Worthy’s played well throughout the first half with some terrific passing and defensive work. The entire Worthy’s back four Arnett, Smith, Oland and Arundell supported by keeper Benoist thwarted all Newbury attacks.
The second half saw Worthy’s maintaining their possession and quality of play. Flesher and Bush went close on several occasions for Worthy’s. A lapse in clearing the ball from defence cost Worthy’s dearly when a Newbury attacker crashed in the equaliser from close range with just 5 minutes to go. The last five minutes was nail biting for the spectators. Oland went close for Worthy’s with a long range shot that the Newbury keeper tipped around the post but the game finished all square at one each.
Jenny Arundell was given Worthy’s player of the match for her sound defensive work throughout the game
11th November
Reading Girls (2) V Worthy’s Girls under 15 (8)
Worthy’s Girls put in their best performance of the season so far against Reading Girls winning away from home by 8 goals to 2. Worthy’s seem to have overcome some of the early season problems and have progressed well with their transition to a 11 a side.
Worthy’s suffered a setback after 10 minutes with Reading going ahead from a superbly hit free kick on the edge of the penalty area. Worthy’s were quick to recover with Holly Norman scoring two well taken solo goals. Becky Robb added a third before the break turning a defender from a throw in and slotting past the keeper. After half time Becky Robb added a fourth heading home from a Darla Bush corner. Kayleigh Moss and Kate Beecraft both scored good goals firing home from the edge of the area taking the score to 6-1 to Worthy’s. Reading replied with a goal that came off the underside of the crossbar before Shanice Smith scored the goal of the season by picking up the ball in her own half running forward and blasting a shot in to the top right of the goal corner from 35 yards. The goalkeeper didn’t move, a shot that Gerrard would have been proud of. Lizzie Flesher rounded off the afternoon with the final Worthy’s goal a superbly taken header from a Lauren Cargill corner.
Shanice Smith gained Worthy’s player of the match for her excellent performance in defence. Holly Norman has played her last game for the club as she is moving to the States. The team wished her well and look forward to a US tour in the future.
Worthy’s Girls Under15 (4) V Whitegrove Reading (1)
Worthy’s Girls put in a solid team performance to win 4-1 at home against Whitegrove. Lizzie Flesher notched up four goals Playing in their new formation Worthy’s defence looked good managing to contain all the opponents attacks. Kayleigh Moss had a great header cleared off the line. Worthy’s went ahead in the first 10 minutes when Lizzie Flesher rounded the keeper to slot the ball home. Lizzie scored her second before half time.
Whitegrove pulled a goal back straight from the corner ten minutes into the second half. After a few minutes Worthy’s increased the margin with Lizzie hitting her hat trick and adding her fourth ten minutes before the end. Kristie Arnett went close with a thirty yard shot from the touchline parried away by the keeper. Shanice Smith gained player of the match for the second time for her excellent defensive work.
14th October 2007 Cup Match
Hamsey (1) V Worthy’s Girls (11)
Worthy’s Girls Under 15 found their form with an 11-1 win away from home at Hamsey near Croydon. With a change of formation and tactics Worthy’s dominated the game and progressed to the quarter final of the Surrey Cup to meet AFC Wimbledon in November.
Worthy’s took an early lead through Holly Norman and the team went on to notch up a further six goals by half time. They continued to dominate throughout the second half adding four more goals.
The goal scorers were Lizzie Flesher 4, Darla Bush 3, Holly Norman 2, Becky Robb and Lauren Cargill. Lizzie gained Worthy’s player of the match for a superbly taken header and scoring three more goals.
Worthy’s next home game is on Sunday at Kingsworthy kick off 2:00pm against Whitegrove Girls from Reading. Any enthusiastic girls interested in playing for Worthy’s should visit the Worthysyfc website for details.
Whitegrove (2) V Worthy’s Girls (3)
Worthy’s got off to a disappointing start going one down following a back pass that forced a goalkeeping error. Having recovered from the early goal Darla Bush scored her first goal for Worthy’s with a well taken shot from outside the area. Again Worthy’s suffered a futher set back conceding a penalty from an over exuberant tackle but luckily the penalty taker missed the goal completely. However despite this stroke of luck soon after as a result of some lapse defending Whitegrove edged in front again.
Worthy’s drew equal within minutes after Kayleigh Moss broke free to slot past the keeper. Worthy’s took the lead just before half time when Shanice Smith powered home a drive from outside the box.
The second half saw chances fall to both sides in an evenly fought game but Wothy’s hung on to their lead to record their first Surrey League victory 3-2.
Lauren Cargill received Worthy’s player of the match for her work rate and commitment.
Knaphill 7 Worthys 2
Worthy’s had a disappointing start to the Season losing out to Knaphill 7-2 away from home. Knaphill play on a Mens Combined Counties League pitch which is also the home of Woking ladies. The facilities are immaculate with fantastic changing rooms, dug outs and refreshment area something for us to aspire to at Worthy’s.
Knaphill went in front early in the game with a long shot over the keepers head but worthy’s quickly equalised from close range through Zoe Gibney. Knaphill went on to score three more before the break making the half time score 4-1.
Worthy’s pulled back another goal through Zoe Gibney but again Knaphill showed their superiority by scoring a further three goals. The final score did not reflect the amount of possession but more Worthy’s inexperience at 11 a side. New signings Darla Bush and Lauren Cargill made good contributions to the team.
Stephanie Oland was given player of the match for Worthy’s for her stalwart efforts in defence
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