On Sunday Beverley faced Gilberdyke looking to right some wrongs from their previous meeting. With the likes of Ellie Richardson missing after breaking her leg last week and the impressive Lauren Hirst also missing the game was never going to be easy.
In the first half Beverley unusually took a while to get going and in an even but slow half a tough tackling Gilberdyke side found themselves fortunate to be 2 goals ahead. This isn’t a situation the girls have found themselves in before and they were determined to make amends.
In the second half Whitestar took the game to the visitors, they chased and tackled and looked to set Jodie Berry free at every opportunity. Rachel Fisher was everywhere and led from the front showing some great glimpses of class, while Becks Thompson found space and started to pick passes and read the game as only Becks can. A goal soon came from skipper Mel Marsden with a trademark header from a corner. The equaliser soon came when Zoe Ellis, so often the goal provider, popped up with a neat finish. There was still 30 minutes to play and Whitestar pushed forward in their quest to grab all 3 points. Whenever Gilberdyke did go forward they found defenders Mel and Trudie Backhouse in great form and anything that got past them Dale Boat dealt with excellently. Megan Jordan was again immense and gave Gilberdyke’s midfield a torrid time, while Lauren Coleman and Carissa Mitcheson provided some great flair to help out in attack and defence. Gilberdyke however managed to hold on for a draw that leaves Beverley in pole position at the top of the table.
Woman of the match was again a tough choice with Fish, Megan, Zoe and Dale’s solid second half putting them all into contention, but the bubbles went to captain Mel Marsden who once again put in a skipper’s performance and led the troops magnificently.
At this point as what unfortunately is becoming too much of a regular occurrence we again have to wish one of our players well after picking up a serious looking injury. We wish Jodie Berry, who has been excellent since signing, a very speedy recovery.
Final Score – Beverley Whitestar Ladies 2 Gilberdyke 2
