ROSES RETURN

The Roses were back after a month off with Christmas break and bad weather meaning cancellations in January.

Missing Evie through illness, the Roses had everyone else available for this match against Rugby Town, a contrast to last time we played when we were short on numbers and lost 5-1.

A similar pattern to our previous game where Rugby started the stronger and the Roses were behind, 2 goals down inside the first ten minutes this time. The first a shot from outside the box with some hesitance to close down and the second a tap in from a corner kick.

The Roses quickly changed formation to try and get a foothold in the game and for the best part of the half it worked as we were starting to compete but didn’t create many opportunities. Chloe G was a threat cutting in from the left and Ellie was looking dangerous running from deep however it looked like we relying on individual brilliance rather than good team play.

At half time we changed formation again and managed to carve out a few chances, the best falling to Ellie who couldn’t finish when through on goal. Chloe G also carved out her own opportunity battling through the opposition defence but hit the side netting as Coach Chad asked others to follow that determination.

Despite best efforts and shortly after Roses should have made it 2-1, it was 3-0 Rugby, a clearance from Lyla was blocked and the striker tapped into the empty net.

Overall, it was a deserved win for Rugby. Esme and Kayleigh were awarded Player of the Match, both worked really hard and won their individual battles. Caris was given also given a special mention for her determination, again winning the ball high up the pitch.