Salford Ladies Football Club

Salford travelled to Lancaster and were put under pressure from the off, they soon found themselves 2 nil down with a flurry of shots from Isha Mundell, Anne Beagan and Rhea Knowles all going astray.  Salford's defence were made to work hard, with some excellent tackles coming from Chantelle Hughes, Kerry Tierney, Claire Beard and Jodie Warburton.  Salford's last line of defence Sam Chesters producing some great saves and showing a tremendous amount of bravery.

In the second half Salford's Holly Ramsden and Siobhan Prescott began to command the midfield and with the defence becoming more resolute Salford were soon back in contention.  A free kick outside the penalty area and Clare Daly stepped up to smack the ball into the back of Lancaster City's net.  Salford were spurred on even more and after a goal mouth scramble Anne Beagan fired home Salford's second through Lancaster's packed defence.

Yet again Isha Mundell was denied two goals her shots hitting the post and the cross bar. Kerry Tierney beat the offside and scored an excellent goal only to have the referee blow his whistle for offside. 

Salford were awarded a corner, substitute Kay Arebu put Salford in front with a thunderous header into the top corner, further skills from Kay proved to be a problem  for the Lancaster defence has she had more shots on goal.

Rhea Knowles finally put the game out of Lancaster's reach with a ball launched forward by Jodie Warburton, Rhea brought the ball under control looked up and from thirty yards out chipped the Lancaster keeper. All credit going to Salford another great performance. Full-time 2-4.

Player of the Match

Sam Chesters