Victory at last!!

The Ladies 1s faced Teddington who they vowed at their last meet would…

An interesting start unfolded where the starting whistle was blown at Woodbridge School following an unfortunate concussion is the Men’s 2s game.

Ipswich didn’t let this change of plan upset their focus. They knew what they had to do. The game started with Teddington coming out hard forcing Ipswich to play it out the back. Ipswich managed with absolute composure and gain many metres up the left side. Just missing the last connection Teddington then copying Ipswich to counter up the left. Great defensive work from Ipswich and nullifying the pressure. Ipswich edged their way higher up the pitch to gain the first circle entry of the game but it was Teddington who won the short corner game. No luck for them though. 0-0

Ipswich responded well to the early Teddington possession and regain possession and taking quick ball get the ball over the gain line out the right side. Lots of back and forth in the middle of the pitch but Teddington come out on top and win another in corner. A very fortunate miss in Ipswich’s eyes. A frustrated Teddington side and a sigh of relief for Ipswich. Ipswich worked the ball effortlessly around Teddington’s forwards and breaking lines. Some beautiful connecting play for Ipswich. More corners came for Teddington but still Ipswich repel them again. 0-0 HT

Teddington restart and they get the ball into their attacking circle only to be denied yet again. Ipswich win the ball and work it up the pitch again. Some great end to end play. Ipswich losing ball at the time it counts and Teddington struggling to find a short corner instead of a shot… still goalless game.

Teddington really started to unravel and getting irritated with each other. Ipswich maintained their dominance and pressed hard. Some great tackles made throughout all of the team and everyone making such an impact. Ipswich win their third corner of the game. Knowing their time was running out, Ipswich couldn’t make the final play. That didn’t stop Ipswich from fighting and not let Teddington gain any momentum from it.

2 minutes to go and Ipswich needed to pull something out the bag. Teddington had their chance and now it was Ipswich’s turn. Some frantic play up the pitch but with midfielder, Poppy Dring-Richardson wins Ipswich their final chance. The call was made, Ipswich just had to get the ball in the goal. A save from the keeper kicking it out, an outstanding keep in from POTM, Emma Logan and respond back into the circle. A high ball off Teddington gave Ipswich a second bit of the cherry. Ball injected out, another save from the keeper but this time forward, Taylor Ball half volleys the ball into the net to give Ipswich the win they have been waiting for. Ipswich finally clutch their second win of the season, their first being the first match of the season.

This win for the Ladies 1s is dedicated to our coach, Rixie. Who works so tirelessly to keep the motivation and drive high in the team. She devotes so much time and effort into building such strong habits and lives by her values.
The Ladies 1s face off to top-of-the-league Guildford in their penultimate game for the season. Thanks to the M25 closures, it will be a long day, but nevertheless, can Ipswich use this massive win to produce other results...?