Dawlish Find a Return to Form

After a disappointing start to the season, Dawlish Ladies are yet to record a victory despite some strong performances, started against Exe V on Saturday with only ten players and things were not looking like improving. A ten man Dawlish took to the field determined but not optimistic of recording their first win of the season.
It was however clear after a few minutes that despite only having ten players on the field Dawlish were the stronger side and were controlling the game with ease. Before Dawlish could begin to capitalise on their strong start a young Exe player was injured with a ball off her own stick resulting in a large cut on her face. Dawlish Keeper and joint captain Sarah Webster took the stop in play as an opportunity for a quick rally call to the Dawlish team that this game was for the taking.
When play was under way Dawlish took control of the game quickly again, a strong run from Lottie Young into the D and Helen Nicholson ensured that the ball found the back of the goal to open the scoring.
The Dawlish Midfield completely controlled the rest of the first half with Exe unable to get out of their own half. Jess Green was unlucky not to add to the first goal with some great attacking play in the middle. With the pressure continuing on the Exe backs Helen Nicholson was forced to the defense line and shot a ball back into the Exe goal to make it 2-0 at half time.
Dawlish were able to start the second half with a full team when Amy Reed joined the side and added to the Dawlish forward line with an accomplished performance for such a young player. Dawlish continued to dominate the game holding possession well in the midfield and it was not long before Helen Nicholson, who is starting to find her form again after being out all last season with a knee injury, got her third of the day.
Following an injury Jess Green had to leave the pitch leaving Dawlish once again a man down and a loss of concentration allowed Exe a consolation goal. But the game finished with a final goal for Dawlish, having worked hard all afternoon Grace Clifford made a great run into the D to convert Anne Darby’s cross. So it was a happy Dawlish side that left the pitch having hopefully found their form for the season.