White Eagles II 2

Minehead 3

MINEHEAD Ladies won 3-2 away White Eagles II on Saturday in Sedgemoor Division One of the West Clubs Women’s Hockey League.

They started strongly with good passing around the team and within minutes Vicky Perkins slotted past the keeper for the opening goal.

Midfielders Hannah Thompson, Olivia Weatherlake, Hazel Binding, Fenella Bennett and George Perkins attacked strongly, keeping the ball moving forward, and this led to Denise Lancaster setting up Hannah Sparks for a one on one with the keeper and she made it 2-0.

At the other end, keeper Jan Weetch made some remarkable saves from all directions, and it was Minehead who scored again through Lancaster with a strike from the top of the D.

Minehead had several more chances but White Eagles found their feet and pulled a goal back before the break.

The second half saw defenders Ruth Fitzmaurice, Liz Darby, Rachel Speed and Sophie Osler being kept busy and they stood strong until eventually White Eagles broke through and scored a second goal.

But Minehead, who worked hard throughout the game, held on for their 3-2 win.

Julian’s Dry Cleaning Services players of the match were Jan Weetch and George Perkins.

Minehead Ladies I: Jan Weetch, Vicky Perkins, Rachel Speed, Denise Lancaster, Ruth Fitzmaurice, Liz Darby, George Perkins, Hannah Sparks, Hazel Binding, Hannah Thompson, Fenella Bennett, Olivia Weatherlake, Sophie Osler.