This was our first ever semi - final and it took us to a neutral venue up at Calverton Miners Welfare .
A hard bobbly pitch greeted us and a brisk breeze made playing conditons tricky .
Never the less Rosie gave us an early lead after some superb work by Rian to give us a good platform on which to build .
Wollaton shaded the second half and we were indepted to Molly in goals who pulled off 3 superb saves , one of which was a rocket from " Rooney " which was heading for the top corner
The first half finished 1- 0 to us and we started the second half with wind at our backs .
Another very close half followed until " Squeezer " decided it was time for one of her specials and put us 2 - 0 up
. This was Eloise's 4th goal of the season which is tremendous from a defender , well done
Time was almost up when " Rooney " lashed one into the top corner but it was too late and Woodlands U10 were into their first ever cup final
Player report ;
Molly - one of your finest games and we were all very pleased with you . Paul's face was a picture when he arrived and had been de-briefed by Lottie & Erin , BRILLIANT
WOODLANDS MANAGERS PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Lottie - I think that little break did you good and you came back fit , strong and raring to go . You put your body on the line countless times , your throw ins were superb .
OPPOSITION MANAGERS PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Esther - another good test for you today and you came out on top once again . You battled well and did the simple things well , particularly in the second half , WELL DONE
Eloise - great game and you just can't stop scoring ! You are getting stronger and stronger every week , SUPERB
April - you had your hands full today and came out with much credit . You probably had the hardest job today trying to keep " Rooney " quiet and you did very well , EXCELLENT
Rosie - very well taken goal and some superb vision as normal . You are an excellent and invaluable team player , SUPERB
Rian - you worked very hard as normal and your pass out to Rosie for the first goal was brilliant , that kind of selfless play is what we are about and you have improved so much this season , SO PLEASED
Erin - a short burst up front but you ran your socks off as normal , one turn on the edge of the box and I thought you were about to pop a third in, EXCELLENT
Leanne - you didn't get on today but I couldn't change much today . Your attitude is superb and you played your part in a great team performance , WELL DONE
This sets up a mouth- watering final against Gedling Southbank , it should be a tremendous game if last weeks game is anything to go by
Thanks as always to the following ;
Bryan - excellent advice and encouragement as always
Rachael - cards duty
and all you wonderful parents family and supporters , it was nervy at times but we came through and have a wonderful occassion to look forward to on 2nd May .
So pleased ;
Tim
