U14 Cup - Bacton United 0  Brandon Lasses 1

Due to the terrible weather the day before this cup fixture was switched to Brandon as Bacton's pitch was waterlogged. The playing surface at Brandon was perfect. Disaster struck for Bacton after 30 seconds as influential midfielder Amber Britton pulled a hamstring and could take no further part in the game. Brandon had a couple of early chances but stand-in keeper Maria Walker was off her line to gather well. Brandon were involved in some good build-up play but Bacton as a team were yet again up for the challenge ahead. There was a good battle going on between Brandon's tricky winger and Bacton's Tiffany Weeks. Shantel Noble and Grania Smith were working tireless in midfield. Brandon looked dangerous at corners and Jordan Davies got in a couple of good headers to clear. Bacton broke forward quickly Alice Morton a threat to Brandon with her pace. Up the other end Maria saving a goal bound shot with her foot and before h.t Megan Davies tried her luck with an overhead kick.

The second half continued with Bacton frustrating Brandon with some brilliant defending by the likes of Lisa Hynard Jordan and Tiffany. For Bacton Grania ran half the length of the field cutting in only to be tackled at the last minute. Busy goalie Maria pulled off a great one handed save. After a goal-mouth scramble Brandon scored,not to be outdone Bacton pushed forward Chloe Hilton's long throw finding Shantel with some good hold-up play, played in Grania,as the keeper sliced her clearance Angelica Arnold got to the ball first only to have her shot blocked. Georgie Bryant also done well with a run out near the end. Bacton can be proud of their gallant effort in which both teams contributed to a great game. Bacton's player of the match Maria.