Published Date:
23 November 2009
By Ian Lewis
Farsley Today site user
The Vixens' cup hopes were shattered after a last minute extra-time goal sent them to a 3-2 defeat in a dramatic tie at Garforth Rangers.
Garforth Rangers U-11 girls 3
Farsley Celtic Vixens U-11 girls: 2
Date: Saturday, November 21
Competition: West Riding Girls Football League Cup, quarter-final
First Division Farsley were facing a team which has won all six of their Second Division league games with a goal difference of 66-5 and the tie produced some fantastic football from both sides with the game flowing from end-to-end.
Garforth proved quick on the attack and in the opening stages Megi Moo had to make two good saves.
But Vixens took the lead on 15 minutes, Katie Clark slipping the ball to Katie Leeming who threaded it through to substitute Chloe Stratton to hit it past the keeper.
Dani Horner went close for Farsley before Rangers equalised just before half-time. Just before the break Vixens almost went back in front Hannah Playford playing it forward for Chloe Stratton but it was just out of reach.
A minute into the second half Megi pulled off another fantastic save and after the ball was cleared Katie Leeming ran on to the end of a long pass forward to rocket the ball into the net and restore Farsley's lead.
Chances were coming at both ends and 10 minutes from time Garforth equalised for the second time.
The home keeper pulled off a brilliant save to deny Katie Leeming a winner and then Bethany Lewis dribbled past two defenders before her shot was blocked for a corner and the tie went to extra time.
Megi made several more fine stops in the first period with the two Katies both going close at the other end.
Garforth continued attacking and last-ditch tackles and blocks by Chloe
Watson, Olivia Hellas and Lauren Richardson kept them away from goal.
But then a last minute corner was whipped across and turned in to give Garforth a 3-2 lead.
There was just time for Katie Leeming to shoot from just inside her own half from the kick-off. The keeper turned the ball behind for a corner but as soon as the kick was taken the referee blew for full-time.
Vixens squad: Megi Moo, Bethany Lewis, Chloe Watson, Lauren Richardson, Katie Leeming, Dani Horner, Chloe Stratton, Katie Clark, Olivia Hellas, Hannah Playford, Lucy Donnelly, Rachel Brown.
Goals: Chloe Stratton, Katie Leeming
Manager: Dean Horner Coach: Lee Watson
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Last Updated:
23 November 2009 1:34 PM
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Location:
Leeds