11th December Match Reports

Puka Chilli, Mulled Wine and Canopes prepared by Master chefs (Andrea and Maggie) at the unofficial Reddish Green Club House. December 11th - 7.00 till late

The Reddish Club party was a great success, the food was excellent but there was a lot of hot debate as to whether the chilli or the hotpot was dish of the night. Unfortunately as Helen Higgs didn't wear her pink witches outfit, she did not win the title.

Many thanks to Andrea and Maggie for organising everything! Good fun had by all.

Lancs Team Match Report - Reddish v Mossley Hill

This was always going to be a tough match playing the top of the league side and when Mossley Hill scored in the first 6 minutes it seemed that the it would be a normal Mossley match. However Reddish came out fighting with Becky Schofield, Jenny Worth and Jenny Plant scoring in quick succession. Mossley Hill now in real danger of loosing the match got quite upset and the play got more fraught. At half time the score was 3 - 1 to Reddish.

In the second half Mossley reorganised and their team captain must have got everybody on the right tracks because they came and and played some serious hockey. Reddish fought hard against the onslaught and held the score line for 20 minutes, but failed to convert any of their scoring chances.  A raised hit spooked the Reddish defence, the ball narrowly missing three Reddish players as they dodged out of the way. The defence now tired and shaken could not hold back the onslaught that Mossley launched in the last 15 mins and Mossley managed to take the lead and secure it. Final score was 3 - 6 to Mossley Hill. 

Stockport Team Match Report - Reddish v Stockport

Stockport got off to a flying start against Reddish when Emma Lewis quickly put them 2 goals ahead. The Reddish defence were not up to their usual standard and allowed Stockport to pile on the pressure. Lauren Thorpe and Catherine Foster linked up well and surged forward in attack. Foster made the most of it and smacked the ball through a distracted Reddish defence to put them 3 goals ahead. Reddish finally pulled their socks up and converted a penalty corner to get on the score sheet just before half time.

In the second half both teams had attacking chances. But it was Francesca Thorpe who hit the back of the goal for Stockport to secure a 4-1 lead. In counter attack Reddish rushed forward, their centre forward broke through the defence and made it 4-2. Reddish began to make a comeback and went on to score again when a shot on target was deflected by a Stockport player into the goal. Stockport kept their nerve and deserved the 4-3 win. Player of the match was Megan Coleshill and Lauren Thorpe (U16 player).