Wimborne Town Women Suffer Heavy Defeat To Bournemouth Manor

Wimborne Town Women Development faced a challenging away fixture against Bournemouth Manor Bournemouth Manor Ladi on 8 December 2024, with the match concluding in a disappointing 2-9 defeat for the visitors. The game took place at the home ground of Bournemouth Manor, kicking off at 2:00 PM, and it was a league encounter that showcased the stark difference in performance between the two sides.

Wimborne Town lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, which featured Millie Shearing in goal, supported by a back three of Ava Dove, Chloe Dover, and Lauren Ellery. In front of the defence, Abbie Devenish and Becca Hayter operated as central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks. The attacking trio consisted of Acacia Rogers on the right, Georgia Mitton in the centre, and Daisy Garbutt on the left, providing width and creativity. Up front, Bay Woods and Bobbi White were positioned as forwards, expected to convert chances into goals.

The substitutes for Wimborne Town included Lucie Oliver, Mya Richardson, and Tess Richardson, who would be called upon later in the match as the team sought to change the course of the game.

The first half saw Bournemouth Manor dominate proceedings, taking control early on and establishing a commanding lead. Despite the efforts of Wimborne's defence, the home side's attacking prowess proved too much to handle. As the whistle blew for half-time, the scoreline reflected Bournemouth Manor's superiority, leaving Wimborne Town with a mountain to climb in the second half.

After the interval, Wimborne Town emerged with renewed determination, and their persistence paid off when Bobbi White found the back of the net in the 65th minute, assisted by Abbie Devenish. This goal provided a glimmer of hope for the visitors, who were eager to build on this momentum.

However, Bournemouth Manor quickly responded, maintaining their relentless pressure and scoring several more goals to extend their lead. Despite the setback, Wimborne Town continued to fight, and in the 86th minute, Ava Dove scored a second goal for the visitors, with Bay Woods providing the assist. This late strike, while not enough to change the outcome, showcased the team's resilience and determination to keep pushing forward.

Ultimately, the match concluded with a heavy defeat for Wimborne Town Women Development, who will need to regroup and reflect on their performance as they prepare for future fixtures. The scoreline of 2-9 serves as a stark reminder of the challenges they face in the league, but the spirit shown in the second half offers a foundation to build upon moving forward.