Double delight for Magpies Women

Ed Jackson Norris’s first team recorded a much-needed three points against Bridgwater United. The richly deserved but hard-fought victory moved the Magpies eight points clear of the FAWNL Division 1 South West drop zone. 

 

United struck the woodwork twice and finally edged in front just after the hour when Macey-Nikiah Walters led a counterattack and crossed for top-scorer Simone O’Brien to crash the ball into the roof of the net from close range. 

 

Visitors Bridgwater – relegated from the FAWNL Southern Premier division last season – hit back instantly but the Magpies kept their composure and edged back in front with just over ten minutes to play when Walters glided home a delightful header at the end of a quality free-kick delivery from Freya Meadows Tuson to win the game. 

 

Meanwhile, the Development team – who have excelled in cup matches this term – recorded their first-ever FAWNL Reserve South East and Central division victory at Rugby Borough. Niall Irwin’s team found themselves 2 up in this match via MUFC Academy player Amelie Mayani and an own goal, but the hosts came back to level early in the second period. The team have been improving week-on-week and showed the resilience to secure a thrilling three points through Mayani’s terrific lobbed finish. 

 

The First team are without a competitive game on Sunday 18th February however the Development team will host Hashtag United in a 2pm kick-off at Cox Green Leisure Centre.