Penrith Ladies and Girls Report
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Penrith AFC Ladies 2-3 Hartlepool Utd Ladies enjoyed a challenging friendly last weekend against a very good Hartlepool team. Penrith had to withstand a lot of early pressure as Hartlepool dominated possession with their cultured passed game. Penrith held out for as long as they could but Hartlepool eventually took the lead in the 24th min. Penrith gradually worked their way into the game and were having some success on the counter attack with the pace of Georgia Campbell, Becca Alderson and Nat Broad causing problems. On the 38th minute this proved fruitful as Nat Broad scored the equaliser. With half time looming Penrith disappointingly let their concentration slip and Hartlepool scored 2 goals in a 90 second spell. Half time Score 1-3 Penrith switched their personnel at half time making 8 changes to give the whole squad valuable match time. Hartlepool continued to dominated possession without seriously threatening the Penrith goal however Penrith were having great success on the counter attack with Sarah Smith, Chez Brierley and Sophie Nutter all having a number of great scoring opportunities. Eventually Smith pulled a goal back in the 81st minute. Penrith pushed for a late equaliser but Hartlepool professionally saw out the game for a deserved win. Full Time Score 2 - 3 Well played everyone, great friendly with our friends from Hartlepool
Paul SmithŠ
A Date for the Diary - FA Womens Cup Draw - 1st Qualifying Round K.O. 2pm Sunday 3rd Sept Penrith AFC Ladies v South Park Rangers