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Head
Coach, George McGowan invited 22 GB Deaf Women from all over the country coming
as far as Cornwall and Scotland on
12-13
April 2008.
After
training on Saturday, preparing for a tournament held at Whitworth FC – the
home of Claire Stancliffe who has been actively involved into organising this
tournament with her parents support and Dave Ekins (Whitworths Ladies manager).
Whitworths Ladies FC v
GB Deaf Women.
Selecting the first 11 proved to be a headache for George, because
over the weekend everyone proved to be fully committed to be in the team.
Carly Waters was given the Captain armband, with Lydia Docker as
Vice Captain.
With 15mins each way, GB needed to find a quick break through to get
things in motion.
First Half
After the kick off, GB was quickly in control of the game with Eleni
Botonaki and Claire Stancliffe taking control in the middle of the game.
Goal!
Playing the formation of 3-4-3, which meant GB had attacking frame
of mind, which paid off after 3 minutes in the game when Camilla Willis bagged
the first goal of the tournament.
Goal!
After 10 mins, Whitworth handled the ball in the box. Cath Egley
scored a fine penalty scoring with conviction.
Goal!
Just before the break, at 12 mins Mandy Tobin scored the third
goal.
Second Half
After making some substitutions, GB attacked again. With several
through balls for Camilla Willis, with credit to Whitworth they threw
themselves at every opportunity to quieten Camilla Willis and Cath Egley, Which
frustrated them at times, but a tactical move by Cath Egley to move at wider
area that produce the 4th goal of the match;
Goal!
A low pass from Cath Egley from the wing, which results a new player
to score her first goal for GB. Gemma Sanders from Cornwall.
Natasha Roberts made a surging run from left back to the penalty box
much to Whitworth surprise, only to find her pass to a player lacked power to
finish.
Final Score: 0-4 (GB win)
Corby S n L Ladies
Reserves FC v GB Deaf Women.
Inside information said that Corby is the team to watch out for, George
decided on 4-4-2 formation.
First Half
A tricky match, as Corby had several players who were determined to
keep a low score.
Goal!
5 mins into the game, Camilla
Willis bagged her second goal in the tournament.
Camilla Willis terrorised Corby with her lighting speed. Victoria
Wenman making an impact from the left wing with the support from Laura Wiseman
behind her.
Mandy Tobin showed her own strength by tackling Corby's left wing
and run three quarters of the pitch to the other end that produce a corner.
Goal!
11 mins - Coming from a corner, Victoria Wenman poached a goal after
a shuffle inside the box. Much to her delight!
Second Half
A quiet second half.
Camilla Willis and Louise Hogan were guilty from two very bad
misses.
GB Defenders had a quiet tournament so far; Lydia Docker and Cath
Hamill dictated the back line.
Final Score: 0-2 (GB win)
GB Deaf Women v Earls
Barton Ladies FC
First Half
Arch rivals of Claire Stancliffe's team, she was determined to play
this match – when it was decided to rest Claire and move Cath Egley in Centre
midfield.
A long first half which results with no goals, Earls Barton was a
team that GB can't mess about. The back four worked in a tight unit, supporting
each other as Earls Barton showed determination when they attacked.
Second Half
Goal!
Within 3 mins into the 2nd Half, Earls Barton exposed GB
midfield that produce a counter attack which lead to the first goal against GB
Deaf Women team. The girls were shell-shocked.
The girls pulled up their sleeves and went to find a goal for
themselves.
Goal!
21mins – Ceria Toal scored an equaliser! Much to the girl's relief!
Final Score: 1-1 (Draw)
Group
standing:
1.
GB Deaf Women: 2 Win 1 Draw
2.
Corby: 2
Win 1 Lost
3.
Earls Barton: 1 Win
1 Draw 1 Loss
4.
Whitworth: 3
Losses
Semi-final: GB Deaf
Women v Earls Barton.
After lunch, the girls were ready for another match against
resistance Earls Barton.
First Half
Zoe Overing came in as Left back, so Laura Wiseman can push up the
left midfield.
With Laura Wiseman's sublime crosses, it was proved to be important
throughout the match.
Natasha Roberts has a big task to mark Earls Barton's best player
(number 14), as Natasha Roberts is only 17 years old, she showed immense strength
to shut down Earls Barton's number 14 left winger.
Second Half
No goals was scored after the second half, it came to the grudge to
play in extra time.
Extra Time
Goal!
Straight into the extra time, Laura Wiseman produce a sharp cross
from the left to inside the penalty box, where Camilla Willis came in to slide
in the ball into the goal! The girls
were ecstatic!
Goal!
GB did not sit back on one goal, they attacked with great
confidence. With Eleni Botowaki being fouled outside the box. Louise Hogan took
the free kick which landed inside the box, where Claire Stancliffe controlled
and thundered the ball inside the goal mouth!
GB women are now in the final!
Final Score: After extra
time 2-0 (GB win)
Final: GB Deaf Women v
Corby S n L Ladies Reserves.
First Half
After a long day playing football, it was a tense start.
The defenders were reliable and consistence throughout the
tournament, in the final – they were sharp at any threats that came to their
way.
The first half went a long period of time with no goals, until the
last minute.
Goal!
14 mins, Sarah Page scored her first goal for GB, after coming face
to face with Corby's goalkeeper – she calming slot the ball into the goal.
Second Half
Into the second half, GB dominated the whole match playing quick one
to one passing. With Eleni Botonaki controlling the midfield and fought for
possession.
Goal!
A fantastic cross saw Sarah Page getting the goal of the
tournament! After the cross arrived at the penalty box, Sarah volleyed in the
ball with one touch which left the Goalkeeper no chance to save it.
Goal!
Louise Hogan had a huge impact in the final, which she dazzled the
opposition with her skills. This pleased the audience. After several tries,
Louise finally got her goal that ended the tournament with a high. She dribbled
from the half way line, showing her tricks and coolly slot the ball into the
goal. With her proud mother watching.
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Scorers:
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No. of goals
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Camilla Willis
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3
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Sarah Page
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2
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Cath Eyley
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1
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Mandy Tobin
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1
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Victoria Wenman
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1
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Ceria Toal
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1
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Louise Hogan
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1
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GB
wins the tournament.
Players:
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Beatrice
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Webster
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Lisa
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Nepean
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Zoe
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Overing
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Carly
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Waters
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Louise
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Saunders
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Laura
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Wiseman
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Katie
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Bailey
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Natasha
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Roberts
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Natasha
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Ryan
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Victoria
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Wenman
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Sarah
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Page
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Lydia
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Docker
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Mandy
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Tobin
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Eleni
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Botonaki
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Camilla
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Willis
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Catherine
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Eyley
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Amy
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Davis
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Louise
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Hogan
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Claire
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Stancliffe
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Gemma
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Sanders
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Officials:
Chairperson
– Dominic Everett
Head
Coach - George McGowen
Assistant
coach – Roanna Simmons
Physio
– Andy Toal
A special
mention to....
Special
thanks goes to the organisers of the tournament – Claire Stancliffe and her
parents. A very supportive manager of Whitworths LFC - Dave Ekins.
Also a
special mention to our sponsors Siemens Centra Active,of GB Women football kit,
of which the girls wear with pride.
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