Ipswich kick off season with eighth successive Suffolk Cup triumph

A 2-0 win over Lowestoft in the Women’s Suffolk  Cup Final saw Ipswich claim the Outdoor title for the ninth time and also do the indoor and outdoor double over the beaten finalists. 

Lizzy Aldous scored both goals in the final but it was the performance of the youngsters in the team that were the highlight of the day. Annabelle Driver and Phoebe Walker were both playing in their first Suffolk final but turned in performances that impressed the spectators.  16 year old Beth Scott was playing in her second cup final and her assured display as left defender was a vital role in the winning team. 

Ipswich’s Captain goalkeeper Claire Gould was proud to continue Ipswich’s winning success and received the Cup from Suffolk President Ken Green

Ken Green presenting Claire Gould with the Cup

Gould was very happy with the team saying “Lowestoft gave us a good game but we were determined to retain our title. I would like to thank the umpires who did a great job and also Lucy Gallagher who has worked tirelessly organizing the Tournament.”

Suffolk Cup winners 2007

Back Row L to R : A Driver, V Sandall, H Godfrey, F Lane, P Walker, K Spencer

Front Row L o R: L Aldous, J Ellis, K Wrinch, B Scott, Claire Gould (Cpt)

The hockey season starts officially on the 16^th September with the Men’s 1^st team playing Oxted in the Slazenger English Hockey League South Division and then on the 22^nd the Women 1’s play defending Champions Leicester away in the Slazenger EHL Premier League.