Salford Ladies Football Club

Salford Ladies 3 - 1 Mossley Hill

Salford entertained newly promoted Mossley Hill on a windy Sunday afternoon at the Salford Sports Village. The away side had made an impressive start to the season with a 4 - 1 win away to Wakefield, and a good point away to Stockport County.

Salford were forced into a number of changes before the match much to the frustration of the Manager. Salford started the game, playing against a strong wind. The home side were a little subdued in the early exchanges, but still maintained control of the match with good possession football. After some quality interplay between debutants Michelle Lee and Michelle Wilkinson, Salford broke down the right flank. Michelle Ryan cut the ball back only for Michelle Wilkinson to stab wide when it looked a certain goal.

Mossley rarely threatened, but after a poor pass in the Salford defence the Mossley Hill forward was left one on one with the keeper. The forward kept her cool and slotted in the opener. 0 - 1.

Salford replied instantly. A cross from the right was bravely converted with the head by Michelle Ryan. The perfect response. 1 - 1.

The home sides confidence grew as they began to settle the match down, creating several half chances, but couldn't find the killer finish to give themselves the lead before the break. Half Time 1 - 1.

Salford started the second half brightly, pegging back the visitors and maintaining possession in their opponnets half. Isha Mundell picked up the ball in the Mossley defensive third and after wriggling through a couple of challenges turned and lofted a shot into the top corner of the net to give Salford a deserved lead. 2 - 1.

The home side continued to mount pressure on Mossley, but the visitors couldn't respond. Salford were just too strong.

A poor clearance by the Mossley defense could only find Chelsea Scholes who struck a first time thirty yard shot into the top corner of the goal. A fantastic finish. 3 - 1.

There was no way back now for the away team as Salford continued to dominate. Several chances were squandered by the home side as they tried in vain to add to their lead. Full Time 3 - 1. 

Phillips 7, Meredith 7, Wynn 10, Owen 7, Havelin 7, Howden 7(O'Connor 8), Lee 7(Daly 7), Scholes 8, Wilkinson 7(Mundell 8), Ryan 8, Cain 7.

 Player of The Match
Abbie Wynn

Match Summary
Salford started slowly but once the home side drew level there was only going to be one winner. A comfortable win in the end.