SOLIHULL BOROUGH VIXENS U. 3 vs 1 STARLANDS ST.ANNES U.12 Gi

<p>SOLIHULL VIXENS 3 - STARLANDS 0 (A) 21/4/12

<p>Apologies for any inaccuracies in this match report.

<p>I started by writing down the starting the line up - and never touched it after that! Such was the excitement and enjoyment of this match.

<p>STARLAND's were ever so unlucky last week against DIAMONDS, and I am starting to sound like a broken record - But, once again that opening goal was the crucial difference between the two sides.

<p>Last time out, Starlands lost 3-1 to VIXENS - and today the result was repeated - with Samantha scoring last time out too.

<p>Starlands welcomed back Grace, Jade and Laurice to the fold.

<p>From the kick off it was STARLANDS who were applying the pressure. But, true to form - a break away attack from the home side resulted in a silly goal from a lack of concentration.

<p>The girls did not let their heads drop - and battled on with numerous attacks.

<p>Holly was a stalwart at the back coming off her line and closing down the attackers forcing them to shoot wide on a number of occassions.

<p>Georgia seems to be enjoying her role up front - and was holding the ball up well allowing Alex,Sam and Martha to try and support.

<p>The midfield trio were blocking and closing the opposition down immediately , and covering all areas of the pitch - great effort!

<p>Like last week The STARLAND's shots all seemed to be from the edge of the box - even when the opportunity presented itself to close in on goal and make the shot easier.

<p>Hannah and her sister Laurice were reading the game well and making some decisive clearances and tackles. Again, the midfield were tracking back to support - and refused to allow VIXENS a clear shot on goal.

<p>It remained 1 - 0 at the break, and STARLANDS were playing well.

<p>Becky made some substitutions - and there was a fear that things may slip. However, Grace and Sinead carried on the battle , and Grace injured her shoulder in the process - Jade was pushed up front and was making a nuisance of herself to the VIXENS defenders.

<p>The VIXENS goalkeeper was called into action on more than one occassion. STARLAND's forced a numnber of corners and for once the girls were running into the box and getting a shot away.

<p>Alex, Samantha and Georgia all having shots on goal.

<p>It should not be forgotten - that VIXENS had chances of thier own and were guilty of missing an open goal with a header and shooting wide.

<p>VIXENS eventually got their break and with 15 minutes left took a 2-0 lead. STARLAND's refused to give up - and from a corner the ball broke to Sam in the box who swung a boot and lashed the ball into the top corner! GOoooaaaal!!!!!!!!! The crowd and players went wild..You'd have thought we'd won the Cup! Finally we've scored!!!! a drought longer than Torres! VIXENS were rattled and STARLAND's sensed a draw.

<p>VIXENS though struck back and scored a well taken third burying the shot in the bottom corner. The game finished 3-1 to VIXENS.

<p>It was a terrific game enjoyed by everyone! Credit to STARLAND's girls. Jason was impressed by the improvement - and the girl's continue to make Becky and The parents proud.

<p>GIRL OF THE GAME was awarded to goal scorer SAMANTHA - and that takes her tally to 4 for the season!

<p>Next weeks game is at home to Warwick Angels. Ordinarily, I think we would give them a run for their money. We have improved so much over the season - and only lost 1-0 from a defelcted goal last time out in the last minutes - and Georgia was hacked down when closing in on goal too! Unfortunately Holly is away - So, the question is...WHO WILL PLAY IN GOAL?

<p>TRIALS WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY NIGHT!!!!!! BRING YOUR GLOVES!!!!