Stockport Lacrosse Club Juniors: U11's Girls - JNGL Cup Finals at Timperley 11th March

WHAT A MOTHERS DAY CORKER!!

The U11's made their way to the final at Timperley playing against Timperley and Cheadle.

An early start to a Sunday morning had us all up at the crack of dawn to start the tournament at 9am. The weather was playing ball and a welcome relief to all spectators. Cheadle and Timperley were keen, starting their warm ups as soon as the gates to the astro turf were open.

First clash was Cheadle against Timperley and the two teams went head to head for most of the bout showcasing a fast paced end to end game. Both teams looked strong and the Stockport girls and parents watched with anticipation. Cheadle ran out winners 4-2 of the well contested match.

Gemma keeping an eye on both teams.

Game 1:

Stockport were first pitted against Timperley and quickly took the lead with Eve scoring the first goal. Hannah M. followed suit and bagged the second after some solid defensive work from Eve and Gemma.

Timperley controlled a good amount of possession and were winning all the drawers but Stockport were hustling and recovering most of the ground balls. Aoife was playing out of her skin covering the whole field, making great checks constantly putting Timperley on the back foot.

Hard work and effort made the half time score 3-0 Blue

Leah collecting another loosey

Half time team talk

Straight back into the second half and Timperley were on the receiving end again with Fran netting Stockport's fourth an fifth with a tidy face dodge and keen eye on the cage.

Timperley fought back but couldn't get passed the 'wall' that was Amelie in between the pipes, her first game in goal producing two massive saves preventing the opposition from getting on the scoreboard.

A Jess B clear with good link up to Leah took the total to 6. Great all round performances from the whole team saw the final scoreline stand at 6-0. Well played to Timperley who fought valiantly till the final whistle.

Strong Clear from Jess and Hannah

Leah - Goal 6

Fran watches her second goal clear the line

One of Eve's many clears looking to move the ball down field

Game 2:
Cheadle were ready for a good competition as Hannah M. took centre stage with the first draw while Jess looked on from the back taking on the goal tending responsibilities.

The first couple of minutes saw an end to end fast paced game. Both teams were defending solidly but the deadlock was broken by Fran sniping her third of the day.

Hannah was back in the middle coming up with the second drawer and hoovering up the loosey one handed. The ball stayed down in Cheadle's half with pressure being applied from all over by the keen blues.

Gemma controlled the ball well looking to feed but Stockport struggled to get another and Cheadle made a good clear and equalised making it 1-1. Carys and Hannah J fought well for loose balls and made it hard for Cheadle to settle.

Half time was all square at 1-1.

Carys grabbing another ground ball

Hannah making it tough for Cheadle to clear

Gemma was up for the first drawer of the second half with Lucy and Isobel ready to charge in. The draw was won and then straight down to the cage feeding Leah to secure Stockport's second, 2-1.

Cheadle started to pressure back but struggled to break the Stockport defence. Another good clear from the blue back line and Gemma picked out a corner which nearly blew the back of the net out making it 3-1.

Cheadle's goalie made two great back to back saves then they clawed one back keeping the game close at 3-2. Amy and Jessica E helped turnover the ball and followed Leah down field who was stopped twice again by the Cheadle goalie.

Stockport applied more pressure trying to get the fourth but Cheadle rallied and kept Stockport at bay but were bot able to net anymore themselves, leaving the final score 3-2.

A great event hosted by Timperley and brilliant performances by all teams meant for a perfect start to Mothers Day. Thanks to Timperley, Cheadle and the referees.