Chesham Ladies  0 vs.  Newquay Ladies  4  (18 Mar 07)

 

Another Long trip for Newquay Ladies FC took them on a 570 mile round trip to Chesham aiming to pick up another 3 points. With Chesham’s team form at the moment, this was always going to be Newquay’s toughest away game. However instead of their usual slow start, Newquay came out of the starting gate at full speed and scored two goals within ten minutes. A delicate through ball from Dennett set up Woods who chipped the keeper, next a build up on the left involving Griffith and Lang found Dennett free to thunder home a goal into the top corner.  After playing as stand in keeper last week, Dennett showed her versatility by joining Candy Hopkins in the mid field.  Chesham started to collapse like a flat pack wardrobe as Newquays mid field became dominant.  The third goal came in the 35^th minute after a challenge on Richards gave Newquay a free kick on the edge of the box. Candy Hopkins powered the ball into the back of the net.  No swerve.  No curl.  Just pure power. Newquay’s pairing of Longworth and Hegarty were in complete control at the back, which provided comfort for the Ladies to turn in a great performance.  The second half saw Newquay continue to push forward, and the Chesham keeper Lucia Marsella had to be on top form to keep out shots by Lappen, Barker and Wensley.  Dennett got on the end of Richards Cross to make it goal number 4 to Newquay.  A fifth goal came from Annie Richards after passing two defenders she unleashed a great shot but it was just on the whistle for full time so did not count.  How the ref can blow as the ball is crossing the line is a mystery only Scooby Doo could solve.  Before kick off the Newquay management team would have secretly settled for a draw given Chesham’s form. This result however was possibly the best of Newquays very exciting season.  Emma Robinson in the Newquay goal is gaining more confidence and the pace of new strikers Wood and Lappen has enhanced this season’s very strong team of players.

Now, with 6 games to go Newquay are at the top of the league by two points. The Ladies will be playing at home next week against Swindon Town.   Newquay have played amazingly well against bigger clubs in bigger populations areas with large home support, so why not go along to Mount Wise and give them the girls the support they deserve.  Kick off is at 2pm @ Mount Wise, Sunday 25^th March 07.

 

Oxford Vs Newquay Ladies

Sunday 11^th March 07

Newquay had to reshuffle their pack with injuries and unavailability’s.  Dawna Dennett was the hero donning the Keepers gloves with distinction.  Unfortunately however, inside 5 minutes, a 30yard shot from Hannah Shye flew into the Newquay net.  1 nil down.  This was a wake up call if you want to win the Championship.  The sleeves had to be rolled up, and Newquay responded in great style playing the best football of their season.  The following 20 minutes saw Helen Wood score 3 goals.  For her hatrick, she picked up the ball on the wing, cut in across the box, past two defenders and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner.  Oxford looked shell-shocked.  The half time whistle could not come quick enough for Oxford Manager to re-group his troops.  5 minutes into the second half saw Newquay’s influential Sarah Stainer suffering a bad knee injury and had to be carried off, who was replaced by Vicky White – making her first appearance of the season through injury.  On 55 minutes, Leanne Lapham slipped a delicate pass to Annie Richards who chipped the ball up and volleyed a screamer into the top corner of the Oxford goal from all of 30yards.  This gave her a blast of confidence; meanwhile Kirsty Lang on the opposite wing was playing her best game in a Newquay strip.  More goals were on the cards.  Helen Wood and Leanne Lapham up the front were giving the Oxford back four a torrid time.  With 15 minutes to go, good play from Candy Hopkin and Leanne Griffiths again released the on-fire Richards to shoot home from 20yards this time.  With Lisa Hegarty and Jess Longworth being allowed freedom to move into the midfield area, confident play could have seen Newquay score more but for great goal keeping by Oxford.  But with 5 minutes left, Lapham grabbed her first and deserved Newquay goal.  Her fantastic pace saw her outstrip the Oxford defence and coolly finish after a great through ball from Laura Wensley to make it 6.

 

Newquay next week are on their travels again to meet the inform Chesham United up near High Wycombe.  But this is the price they pay for their success.  With 7 games to go and their showdown with QPR scheduled for 1^st April, things are looking hopeful for a return to fitness for Kelly Hall and Holly Sandow with an exciting end to the season on offer.

 

More points for Newquay Ladies! (Sun, 11 Feb 07)

Newquay Ladies 5 – 1 Frome Town

 

Newquay Ladies continued their quest for the Southwest Combination title with an emphatic 5-1 win over Frome Town on Sunday at St. Columb Minor, the game being switched from a waterlogged Mount Wise.

Frome who had knocked Newquay out of the FA Cup earlier this season , started brightly having a strong wind at their backs they took a deserved lead on 15 minutes when a fumble by goalkeeper Sally Thompson allowed striker Lianne Lapham to slot home. With the wind proving to be a huge advantage to Frome, Newquay were kept busy but the back four of Griffiths, Hegarty,  Longworth and Stroud were in superb form and coped comfortably with the Frome forwards.

Newquay, always a danger on the break equalised on 30 minutes when a free kick from Leanne Griffiths was met beautifully by the impressive Helen Wood who placed the ball past the Frome keeper with ease.  Newquay now took control with midfield Candy Hopson being unlucky when a tremendous shot from 25 yards brought a great save from the Frome keeper. The teams went in at half time, level at 1-1. Newquay started the second half at great pace and deservedly went ahead on 48 minutes when Helen Wood who was outstanding raced clear of Frome’s defence to finish beautifully into the far corner. Two minutes later Newquay went 3-1 up, when from a corner Dawna Dennett headed home powerfully . Newquay were now playing really well and Frome were finding it difficult to cope with the pace and power of the rampant Newquay side. The fourth goal came when Helen Wood raced clear again only to be brought down by the beleaguered centre half. Candy Hopson standing in for the injured Wood, crashes the ball in to make it 4-1. Newquay never left up for a minute and kept Frome under pressure for long periods the pace of Katie Barker and Annie Richards always a threat. The fifth goal came following another free kick for a foul on Helen Wood. Lisa Hegarty took the kick and her shot was too hot for the keeper who lost the ball and Dawna Dennett tapped the ball home Newquay hit the bar and squandered other chances but throughout this game they looked every bit, championship material.  With the back four now playing at top form they looked a very difficult side to play against. Next Sunday, Newquay have no game owing to Forest Green being involved in a county cup match, they now sit in 2^nd place, 1 point behind leaders QPR who will visit Newquay later in the season, for what may be a championship decider.

 

Newquay Ladies 6   Plymouth Argyle 0          (7 Jan 07)

On a day of gale winds & heavy rain Newquay entertained local rivals

Plymouth Argyle with both teams in joint second place one point behind leaders QPR. It was always going to be a tense derby and with Newquay missing five first team players they were a little apprehensive facing the in form Plymouth team. After 4 minutes nerves were settled when a through ball played by Laura Wensley saw striker Dawna Dennett slide the ball past Argyle keeper Squires. This early goal seemed to deplete Argyle and they failed to fall back on a damage limitation exercise. Two over the top balls and one corner all dealt with confidently by deputy keeper Emma Robinson was all Argyle could muster as Newquay took a stanglehold on the game. With wingers Katie Baker and Annie Richards Supplying Eddles Cross crossed it was only time until Newquay added to their tally with neat interplay between strikers Dawna Dennett and her new striking partner Helen Wood, With Wood free to use her lightning pace to leave Plymouth centre half Katie Middleton for dead, round the keeper to score her first Newquay goal. Then ten minutes a short corner made an angle for Leanne Griffith to thunder a shot from 35 Yards hammered of the crossbar where Dawna Dennett headed home the rebound with great power. Half time came as relief for Plymouth. A three pass move started with Hayley Stroud to Candy Hopkin onto Katie Barker whose shot shaved the top of the cross bar. Five consecutive corners increased the pressure on the Plymouth Defence and from the fifth corner Leanne Griffith curled her shot into the top corner with Jess Longworth and Lisa Hegarty having an easy day in defence they then created problems at the other end on all set pieces. With half hour to go Newquay introduced the pace of Kirsty Lang to the mix within minutes she worked a one two with Woods and her powerful shot brought out the best in Plymouth Keeper as she finger tipped the ball past the post. On 70 Minutes Helen Wood Scored the goal of the match after a cross from the right wing found Helen on the edge of the box with 2 defenders on her side she managed to turn them, get the ball out of her feet and fire in an unstoppable shot into the top corner. A goal the brought the surprisingly large crowd on such a miserable day to their feet. With Newquay introducing young players Tamsin Keast and Lucy Old it did not alter the flow of the game and it was a Lucy Header handled on the line by a Plymouth Defender that gave Newquay a penalty. Normal taker Barker handed the ball to Wood to complete her hatrick and a dream debut for the Club. The Final Whistle must have sounded like heaven for the beleaguered Plymouth team. Plymouth must be hoping not to draw Newquay in the K.O Cup as the Three games this season total 14 goals to 2 in Newquays Favour. Plymouth keeper Clair Squires played well as was not at fault for the goals Centre backs Katie and Kate Middleton worked hard in defence. For Newquay a massive win in their chance to become the first team from the South West to win promotion to National League football.  With the coaching of Bernard McGiven and Moris Ford combined with managing skills of Pete Armstrong things are boiling up just nice. One point off the top with QPR the leaders still to play at Mount Wise every game is a cup final for the far travelling Newquay Ladies. Next up is a trip to Bournemouth where Three Points are a must. The Second team will be home to Keynsham Town in the ¼ Final of the Bristol Soccer world cup Sunday KO 2pm.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            No game this week but a win this week in the FA Cup will put us in the last 32 of the National Competition, so trip to Frome takes on historic proportions.  All our injuries are clearing up so we should be at full strength.

            League wise, we are looking good! When the games in hand are played Newquay should be within 1 point of the lead and again national league football for first team from Cornwall to reach this level male or female.

            The other 3 teams in contention are QPR, Swindon town and Plymouth argyle are all attached to pro clubs with all financial and facilities that go with it. So far Newquay ladies with no financial support and also 8 other junior teams to support the effort from the girls is all the more remarkable.  So for a little club from Cornwall who are a registered charity to compete with the big clubs is nothing short of amazing and with the 3 teams having to make the trip to Newquay I’m sure the girls will be relishing the games, things are certainly looking good at this stage.

            Also second team are top of the south west regional league and this Sunday entertain Keynsham town in quarter final of the southwest cup. And with the section producing potential quality players these are exciting times making 2007 a big year for the Cornwall champions.

            Peter Butterly – Newquay Ladies

 

Cornwall County Cup 19 Nov 06

Torpoint  0; Newquay Ladies - 3

A depleted Newquay made up of 1^st and 2^nd team players held on for a 3 – 0 victory over Torpoint in this keenly contested county cup tie.  Newquay who only started the game with 9 players and striker Dawna Dennett in goal were taken all the way by a organised and spirited Torpoint side.  With Annie Richards and Katy Barker arriving 25 minutes into the game Newquay were forced to defend strongly.  However with Barker & Richards on the pitch Newquay began to take control and only 5 minutes after arriving Newquays inform winger Annie Richards stepped inside the full back to crash a great shot in to the far corner of the net.  Soon after the other late arrival Katy Barker beat the defence for pace to put Newquay 2 – 0 up.

Torpoint never gave up and continued to pass the ball impressively and soon after the break were awarded a penalty.  This was well saved by Candy Hopson who had taken over from Dawna Dennett in goal.  Torpoint now began to toil and Newquay picked up the pressure only to miss clear-cut chances to extend the lead.  The Torpoint keeper Northey also made several top class saves notably from Dawna Dennett and Barker, centre half chamberlain also had an outstanding game for the classy Torpoint side.  Late on in the game the Newquay pressure eventually paid dividends when Barker scored to make it 3 – 0 to Newquay.  Player of the Match; Zara Northey (Torpoint Goalkeeper)  . 

Next week a full Newquay side travel to Clevedon knowing nothing less than 3 points is acceptable as they are now only 1 point behind leaders QPR with them still to travel to Newquay.

 

FA Cup Match

Gloucester City 2; Newquay Ladies 4  (29 Oct 06)

Willy Nelsons hit 'On The Road Again' was the appropriate theme tune when Newquay travelled away for the fifth successive match this time a visit to Gloucester City. After 2 minutes Katie Barker put in a fierce cross which narrowly missed the post. Then on 15 Minutes Holly Sandown was sent through by Annie Richards, it looked as if Holly had gone too wide but somehow she managed to score from the tightest of angles. With Newquay Sensing Victory they pushed too far and were caught out by the pacy Kelly Aldridge to make it 1-1. Just on Half Time a cross from Helen Wood found Launa Stevens unmarked to tap home giving the hosts the lead. Newquay stated the second half well although Gloucester looked strong on the break. On the 65^th Minute a good move from the Newquay defence starting with a pass from Jess Longworth to Lisa Hegarty who's long through found Katie Barker, time seemed to stand still as Katie Held her nerve and Riffled her shot into the bottom corner to the relish of the Newquay team. The FA Cup dream was alive again, Extra time was the last thing Newquay would have wanted but it ended up being very welcome. Rachel Finch and Emma Pritchard fitted in very well in their First team debuts. Ten minutes into extra time Pritchard delivered an inch perfect pass which was met on the volley by Sandon who's shot flew by the outstretched arms of Thompson to take Newquay into a 3-2 Lead. To Gloucester's credit they came back again and only a goal line clearance by Hayley Stroud and two good saves by Carley Barker kept Newquay ahead. With time running out Laura Wensley found Dawna Dennett on the right wing who took the ball forward passing the full back to cut in a cross to Sandon who's cool finish made sure of Newquays Progression to the next round of the FA Cup. Pete Armstrong Newquays manager is hoping for a home tie next round or the girls may need a map to find our home ground! 

FA Cup 2^nd Round – Sun 12 Nov 06

Newquay Ladies 4; Plymouth Argyle 0

 

If you like your Cup football with an edge then Newquay was the place for you on Sunday, as Newquay Ladies marched into the 3^rd round of the FA Cup.  With a healthy crowd and TV cameras in the attendance, a nervy start was to be expected.  Inside 3 minutes, Sarah Stainer released the flying Katie Barker, who’s cross was met by Holly Sandow who sent the ball narrowly over the bar with her first effort.  Two minutes later, the same combination again but this time with the cross met by Annie Richards who drilled her shot into the bottom corner to give first blood to Newquay.  Plymouth lead a charmed life over the next twenty minutes as Newquay peppered the goal at will with Dennett, Hopson and Sandow all coming close.  Then on the half hour, Barker out strode the Plymouth defence and unleashed a thunderbolt from 20 yards, which nearly broke the crossbar.  Gradually, Plymouth started to get into the game and with Lewis and Perrett powering the midfield, they gained a bit of territorial advantage but found Newquay’s new keeper in commanding form.  Just on half time a free kick from Kay Lewis was met by the league’s top scorer Helen Kuker, who’s header was directed to the bottom corner of the Newquay goal.  The Plymouth support leapt for a goal but miraculously Sally Thompson dived to her right to tip the ball past the post with a save that kept Newquay in the lead at half time.

 

An eventful second half started with Newquay on top.  On fifty minutes, Sandow’s shot from 18 yards deceived Squires in the Plymouth goal to give Newquay a 2 – 0 lead.  Five minutes later and the match was made safe as Hopson headed home after a beautifully placed cross from Dennett in the area.  A 50/50 challenge in midfield between Hopson and Brooks saw both players booked.  At this stage of the match, with Newquay comfortable, Plymouth resorted to kicking the opposition instead of the ball and they found that Newquay were not in the mood to turn the other cheek, so the game became a physical battle with the ball taking a back seat.  Two Plymouth bookings followed.  Then, to rub salt into the wound, Dennet headed home on seventy minutes to make the score 4-0.  The next 15 minutes saw the Ref lose control as he dismissed Hopson for a ^2nd yellow card, then Lisa Hegarty with a straight red.  Sub Chelsea Easton was hacked down in the 80^th minute by Perrett of Argyle, only to be shown a yellow card in the melee after Newquay’s Jess Longworth was also sent off with 2 yellow cards for dissent.  Now, with only 8 players, Newquay were forced to defend but with subs Janine Butterly and Kirsty Lang working to close space, Plymouth still could not breach the Newquay rear guard.  At last the whistle sounded to halt activities.  I’m sure on reflection that referee Tucker will realise that football at conference level is very physical, and allowed to be. 

 

Anyway, 8 Newquay players can look forward to step on the FA Cup trail but their heavy challenge may suffer by suspensions after some Graham Poll like decisions.  Next week the girls are at Torpoint.  The 2^nd team will be at home to Holway.  Kick off there is 2pm.  Plymouth Argyle will be at home licking their wounds after a second defeat from their local rivals in one week in a very exciting game that had the lot.

Newquay Team:

Sally Thompson, Hayley Stroud, Jess Longworth, Lisa Hegarty, Laura Wensley, Annie Richards, Candy Hopson, Sarah Stainer, Katie Barker, Dawna Dennett, Holly Sandow. Subs:  Janine Butterly, Kirsty Lang, Chelsea Easton

Plymouth Argyle Team:

Claire Squires, Leah Mimms, Rhian Harries, Nikki Lake, Katie Hine, Kezia Fowler, Laura Perrett, Helen Kukor, Kay Lewis, Sam Blake, Leah Brooks, Rowena Price, Gemma Farley

 

 

Plymouth Argyle 2; Newquay Ladies 5 (4 Nov 06) 

 

     Newquay Started this vital top of the table clash against Argyle at a tremendous pace and in the second minute were unlucky when Annie Richards shot crashed off the post. Undeterred Newquay piled on the pressure and took a deserved lead on 10 minutes when Dawna Dennett placed the ball into the far corner of the Plymouth net, following a neat move involving Sandow and Richards. Within five minutes rampaging Newquay went 2-0 up when the impressive Annie Richards crashed in a great shot from 20 yards. Newquay, now looking like promotion candidates against top of the table Plymouth, took a 3-0 Lead on 20 minutes when Dennett headed past the Argyle keeper from a pinpoint cross from Katie Barker. Barker causing all sorts of problems for the Argyle defence was in outstanding form with her pacy runs down the right wing.

Argyle now put up a spirited fight back but never bothered Newquay keeper Carly Barber at all thanks to the impressive centre aback pairing of Jess Longworth and Lisa Hegarty. On 35 minutes Laura Wensley the consistence right back was yellow carded by an over officious referee who was having a poor game. Two Minutes after the booking Argyle pulled a goal back when a miss hit cross from the left slid over the hapless Barber in goal. Candy Hopson, Newquays powerhouse midfielder was then on the receiving end of the referees strange decisions, she was booked for a tame challenge in mid-field. Just before the half time break, Hopson had been on the end of a horrendous two-footed challenge in midfield, which unbelievably went unpunished.

Newquay went in at half time 3-1 up.

     The second half started briskly with Argyle bravely pushing forward, but they were unable to break the sturdy Newquay defence until the 55^th minute, Argyle got back into the game following unusually slack marking at the back. At 3-2 down Argyle pressed on but Newquay defended well and kept up the passing game that has served them so well this season. Then on 65 minutes the referees who had had a very poor game awarded Candy Hopson a second yellow card for a late tackle. Many teams may have crashed at this stage but not Newquay and not today. Down to 10 men incredibly Newquay not only weathered the storm but hit back strongly and went 4-2 up when Katie Barker coolly lobbed the Argyle keeper from the edge of the box. Then the eager Holly Sandon had a cross shot crash off the far post with the keeper beaten. Still not satisfied Newquay attacked again and again and on 80 minutes Holly Sandon got the goal she richly deserved when she stooped to head a Barker Cross past the Argyle keeper putting Newquay 5-2 ahead. Newquay held firm to the end, recording their best win of the season. The two teams meet again next Sunday at Mount Wise in the FA Cup where Newquay hope to repeat this form. Kick off 1pm come and give the girls the support they deserve in their first home game for 6 weeks and help continue the FA Cup Dream. Newquay at this form must have a very real chance for promotion to the National League.

 

Swindon 3; Newquay 2  Sun 22 Oct 06

The game started brightly enough with Newquay quickly getting into their smooth passing mode. On 8 minutes Newquay got the early goal their pressure deserved.  Newquay won a free kick on the edge of the Swindon box, which was lashed home by the inspirational Candy Hopson.  It should have been plain sailing now for the Cornish girls who continued to dominate.  5 minutes later, the game should have been made as the speedy Katie Barker’s shot rebounded off the post, hit the back of the keeper’s head, fell to a defender who’s clearance then ricochet off Sarah Stainer and hit the opposite post!  This summed up Newquays bad luck. On the half hour, in their first attack a doubtful decision by Ref Rob Desmond, who had an excellent match in the middle, gave Swindon a free kick and Michelle Rich made no mistake, giving Carly Barber in the Newquay goal no chance for the equaliser.  2 minutes later Barber was again beaten on her near post by Catherine Reid. 2 – 1 down.  It was surreal.  Swindon’s Kerry Keene headed a third just before the break following poor defending. The second half started with Newquay ‘all guns blazing’, attacks rained in on the Swindon goal with Both Annie Richards and Katie Barker bombarding the penalty area with pinpoint crosses.  But in the 58^th minute, Michelle Rich grabbed her second of the game from the edge of the box. The Swindon defence rode their luck and held out till the 80^th minute when Holly Sandow blasted the ball into the roof of the net after Dawna Dennett battled with the ball to feed Sandow.  Although Newquay got forward with wave after wave of attack, Swindon held out.  The day was not to be for Newquay, although a great performance did not receive the awards they deserved.  Newquay are away in the F.A Cup to Gloucester hoping for a good cup run.