DESPITE being out of action for two months, Porlock Ladies put up a plucky display before losing 2-1 away to Staplegrove in Division Two of the Somerset Women’s Football League.

It was an evenly contested game from the start, with both sides creating chances. However, Staplegrove made good use of the slope in the first half and enjoyed the territorial advantage. They created several opportunities and went up 1-0 around the 30 minute mark.

This woke up Porlock a bit and Sarah’s relentless pressing finally paid off when she delivered a perfect ball across the box for Julie to tap home, bringing the score to 1–1 at half time.

Porlock came out for the second half looking like a completely different team. Communication improved, passes were linking up well, and the forwards began to see plenty of the ball as the pressure built.

Staplegrove struggled to get out of their own half as Porlock pushed forward in search for the win and three much-needed points. Bevens entered the game to provide fresh legs, allowing positional changes that gave Porlock an even greater attacking threat.

Scoring chances continued to come, but unfortunately none could find the back of the net. With just five minutes remaining, Staplegrove played a ball over the top for their quick striker to chase, and she managed to slot it home.

Despite this setback, Porlock showed great determination and fight right until the final whistle where tired legs had truly kicked in but it just wasn’t meant to be on the day.

Player of the Match: Rhiannon Powis for her defective play, reading and commanding the back line.

Meanwhile, Porlock find themselves still rooted to the bottom of the table, having won only two of their 13 matches. They play at home to top of the table Odd Down (Bath) on Sunday, March 8 (2p.m.).