Somerset County Women’s League division one: Portishead Reserves 0, Wellington Wildcats Ladies 0
On a crisp afternoon at Portishead’s new 3G pitch, Wildcats battled to a hard-fought goalless draw against a strong Portishead Ladies Reserves side.
Player-of-the-match, sponsored by Mundy Veneer Ltd, was Tenika Goss and she is pictured with Geoff Hamlyn.
The game was a showcase of defensive resilience, with both teams cancelling each other out in a match which lacked goals but not quality.
Having edged out Portishead 2-1 earlier in the season but suffering a heavy defeat in this fixture last year, Wildcats knew they faced a tough challenge.
The match started at a high tempo, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage. Wildcats’ best chance of the first half fell to Leah Morrell, who found herself in space but was unable to convert.
As the game progressed, Portishead applied pressure, but Wildcats’ defence stood firm. Goalkeeper Bianca Hamlyn was in excellent form, making several crucial one-on-one saves to keep her team level.
In front of her, the backline delivered a gritty and disciplined performance. Tenika Goss was immense at the heart of the defence, putting in strong tackles and clearances, while Emily Ayers, Robyn Stockman, and Grace Winter also played key roles in keeping Portishead at bay.
Despite some late surges forward, neither team could find a breakthrough, and the match ended in a well-earned point for both sides.
Player-of-the-match, sponsored by Mundy Veneer Ltd, was Tenika Goss for a commanding defensive display, full of strong challenges and crucial clearances.
Wildcats will take confidence from their defensive solidity as they prepare for their next game at home to Bishops Lydeard Development on Sunday, kick-off 2pm.
Team: Bianca Hamlyn, Grayson Kennard, Tenika Goss, Emily Ayers, Grace Winter, Robyn Stockman, Georgia Purdy, Charlotte Ayers, Imogen Edmondston-Low, Leah Morrell, Ebony Sellick. Substitutes: Christina Seaborne, Milly Howe (used).
