Dumfries Ladies 1s 4–0 Giffnock 1s ?
On a sunny Saturday, the Dumfries Ladies 1s took on Giffnock 1s in a highly competitive match, with both teams starting strongly.
The first quarter saw some great hockey from both sides, with strong defensive work and plenty of pressure at both ends of the pitch. Neither team was able to break the deadlock, and the first quarter ended 0-0.
Dumfries came out fighting in the second quarter and continued to put pressure on Giffnock. Their hard work paid off when they won a short corner, with Beth McCall stepping up to finish it brilliantly, finding the corner of the net and giving Dumfries a 1-0 lead.
The third quarter saw both teams pushing hard, with quick, sharp passing and some excellent hockey being played. Dumfries caught Giffnock off guard with a quick ball into the D, where Morven Dobie was perfectly positioned on the post to secure Dumfries’ second goal.
Dumfries continued to apply pressure and eventually broke down the Giffnock defence once again. Vicky Johnstone delivered a fantastic ball into the D, which Morven Dobie finished off brilliantly to grab her second goal of the game and put Dumfries 3–0 up.
Going into the final quarter, Dumfries continued to push forward, producing some excellent runs up the pitch and keeping the pressure firmly on Giffnock. With Dumfries dominating much of the Giffnock half, they managed to find a fourth goal. Effie Gunn struck a great hit to put the ball in the back of the net and secure a fantastic 4–0 victory for Dumfries.
A clean sheet, four goals and another three points made it a brilliant Saturday for the Dumfries Ladies 1s. The team showed great determination, teamwork and attacking hockey throughout all four quarters.
Player of the match: Beth McCall with an excellent performance.
As always thanks to the umpire.
The Dumfries Ladies 1s will now turn their attention to next week’s game against Glasgow uni, looking to carry this great form forward