Ladies 2s Match reports

Anchorians 0-1 Sittingbourne

The Ladies 2s started their away game at Maidstone with plenty of entertainment courtesy of “What’s in Izzy’s car?” (you really don’t want to know), and the learner-driver hotspot car park also provided its fair share of laughs.

After Charlotte was left unsupervised getting to the game — as her mum had selfishly gone on holiday — she, of course, arrived late. However, with some strong words of encouragement and a focus on teamwork from captain Steph (main objective: talk!), Anchs showed a united front right from the warm-up.

The defence was led by the almighty Daisy in goal, with Izzy and Evie L on the wings, and Evie C and Steph holding strong in the middle. The backline came out on top of every 50/50 and made it look easy, with crucial tackles flying in from Evie L and Izzy. Sadly, around 20 minutes in, Izzy took a knock to the ankle, which meant the one and only Strangles (who had been perfectly happy warming the bench) had to make an appearance. With the correct contact lenses in and her boots dusted off, she stepped on — and the ball only hit her foot once in the first half.

Charlotte opened the scoring for Anchs after some quick thinking from Evie C, who fired a ball into the D for Charlotte to neatly slot home — 1–0 Anchs!

Maidstone tried to respond, but our midfielders weren’t having any of it. Lily and Alice controlled the wings, while Charlotte and Jess commanded the middle with power and precision.

After dominating most of the first half, it was only a matter of time before the second goal came. It started with long-legged Jess, who dribbled from the halfway line, weaving through multiple players before reaching the D and passing to Alice for a shot. The keeper saved it, but the rebound fell perfectly to Katy, who calmly finished at the back post — 2–0 Anchs.

Half-time came, and Anchs were 2–0 up — but definitely feeling it.

In the second half, Jess was quickly man-marked — every time she touched the ball, a second Maidstone player appeared out of nowhere. But Anchs adapted, used the width, and made Maidstone do all the running.

Play was briefly paused when a hooligan on a bike rode onto the pitch and started circling the umpire like prey. The kid didn’t take the umpire down and was swiftly moved on so play could resume.

Up front, superstars Sara and Katy were seeing more of the ball in the D than ever before — they could hardly believe their luck! Sara tracked back, making crucial tackles and interceptions, while Katy worked tirelessly both ways and even brought blondies for post-match treats (instant legend).

Alice made a strong bid for a penalty flick after colliding with the goalkeeper… though some say she just fancied a little lie down.

As tired legs set in, Maidstone managed to claw two goals back during the second half. Thankfully, Daisy kept us in it with some outstanding saves, helping Anchs hold on for a well-earned 2–2 draw.

Player of the Match was too hard to call — everyone worked their purple socks off.

Special mention went to hop-along Izzy, who, after coming off injured, was told the ice pack hadn’t been popped. At half-time she casually mentioned that it was “broken” and not cold — she blames Jessie G’s boyfriend (yes, we approve), who she claims she gave it to. Sorry Izzy… you still get Special! 💜

The 2’s played a tough game Bexleyheath, unfortunately we lost 3-0 but we played our best and the score really does not reflect the game at all.

During the first half we lost one of our players to injury within the first 5 minutes. Once we got back into the groove of things the team worked insanely hard together, the passes around the back were amazing, working the ball around the pitch and around the opposition.

The midfield did great at getting the ball up the pitch and to the forwards but unfortunately our attempts at a goal were denied.

During the second half we started to feel defeated but got out mojo back and started working really well as a team again.

Player went Mika, Daisy and Evie for their perseverance on the pitch and in goal. Special went to Tammy for thinking she got hit with a ball when she actually has damaged her ankle quite badly so we all hope for a speedy recovery.

The 2’s played an excellent game vs Deal but unfortunately lost 4-2.

The team work was amazing and the team worked really together, the little passes that were done to get the ball to the other end of the pitch were brilliant. Even though it was hot we still played our best with only 1 sub and multiple players playing with injuries.

Mel scored the first goal by running the ball up the pitch and then slotting it past keeper. The second goal came from a short corner where Katy got an amazing rebound.

It took the team a while to settle as most of us hadn’t played together but by the second half we all dropped into a great rhythm. With Evie L playing defence, doing some amazing defending alongside Steph, Izzy and Freya, with Daisy making some amazing saves as well.

The midfield was held strong by Mel, Katy, Lucy and Tammy. They did amazingly well with working the ball up the pitch for Melissa and Sara to take the ball to the goal.

Everyone played really well together but it was a tough game, the score definitely does not represent how well everyone played.

Player went to Tilly for her amazing runs and always being in the right place for the game. Special went to Daisy for asking why there were leaves on one end of the pitch.

The ladies 2s took on Folkestone today at home.

With 2 new ladies joining in Elle and Tammy, some of last seasons regulars not around and Freya and Hattie stepping up was a slightly new team for us .

We started strong and a had a short corner quite early on unfortunately not hitting the back of the net. Sara and Elle worked tirelessly up front with amazing back up from Mel and Helen in the middle.

Unfortunately after defending 2 short corners Folkestone managed to convert one and we went into the 2nd half 1-0 down

We did not start the 2nd half well, with a little bit of confusion over positions and subs we let Folkestone take full advantage of this and they made a break and scored .

This however did not dampen the ladies in the 2s and we came back fighting. With Freya, Hattie and Izzy playing amazing has right and left backs. Pushing forward and making amazing space for both Lilly, Melissa and Tammy to make some amazing runs. We finally got a break with Mel slipping the ball to Sara in the D for a great goal by Sara.

We never gave up and continued to put huge pressure on the Folkestone defence with Alice playing sweeper and providing an essential pivot for our midfield to shine. Unfortunately we had many chances but their goal keeper kept them in the game.

Daisy has always was our rock in goal producing some amazing saves.

Was a shame we lost 2-1 but the hockey was good and everyone enjoyed the game.

Was great to be playing again.