The 2s made the short journey to Meadowhead to take on Leopold - a team who have always been tricky opposition with a very well established and experienced group of skilled players. The usual dreary drizzle we are usually met with at this pitch was replaced with perfectly calm weather.
The 2s started strong, and like last week, were the first to score. Nic intercepted a clearance and sent the ball back into the D and across the face of the goal. Nic heard the ball hit the back board and celebrated the assist as the goal was awarded!! It turns out it didn't touch a Chesterfield stick so Nic also claimed the 'it shouldn't have been a' goal!!!
Leopold quickly hit back with an equaliser 9 minutes later. The first half continued with end to end action. When CHC made the ball do the work and played a patient game, they were threatening on the attack; equally the defence stood strong to the Leopold advances. Charlie making some super saves to keep the hard shots out of the goal. Unfortunately Leopold struck again just before the break.
The half time talk was constructive and focused on the aims we have been working on in training: communication, decision making and triangles. Heads stayed up and the positivity continued as the second half began.
The 2s were stunned by 2 well worked goals- headband cladded number 6- leading the drive. But Chesterfield persevered and didn't give up. The trio of young legs of Freya, Macie and Chloe worked together to win the ball and Chloe drove into the and finished with a well deserved goal. Boosted by that goal, the ladies continued to play with energy and never gave up; changes were made and displayed the flexibility and adaptability within the team. Another Leopold goal towards the end failed to dampen the ladies' spirits.
Positives a plenty to take away include the fact the ladies are making many chances as well as defending well showing we have massive potential to improve as the season continues.

POM was almost unanimously awarded to our very own Bambi on ice 'Jodie'
Match report by Nic