Chelmsford City Ladies - Cup Success

It was a successful weekend for Chelmsford City Ladies FC who returned triumphant from competing in the Keele International Cup by winning the Recreational Plate Competition.

Staged at Keele University, the Clarets won the uniquely named ‘Wild Thang Trophy Cup’ Competition.

On Saturday, City opened with a narrow loss to North West Regional League runners-up, Blackpool 2 goals to 1 with new signing Georgia Lindsell netting for City. They then went down by the only goal to Scottish League side, Falkirk before beating Welsh League side Prestatyn Town 2 goals to 0. Zoe Strong and Leanne Stubbings netting the goals.
On Sunday, City opened up with a 2-0 win against Wigton Moor, Lynsey Bowman netting a brace, putting them through to a semi-final place. Strong Scottish League side Dundee proved tough opposition but Lynsey Bowman netted the only goal to set up a rematch with Welsh side Prestatyn Town in the final.

After falling behind via an own goal, Jasmine Wheeler levelled the scores before Mollie DeBell stabbed home the winner which saw City lift the trophy with a 2-1 victory to round off a good weekend.

Results

Chelmsford City 1 Blackpool 2
Chelmsford City 0 Falkirk 1
Chelmsford City 2 Prestatyn Town
Chelmsford City 2 Wigton Moor 0
Semi-Final: Chelmsford City 1 Dundeee 0
Final: Chelmsford City 2 Prestatyn Town 1

Updated: 23/07/2012 20:22