Match Reports
Ladies 1st XI drew with Hampstead & Westminister 1st XI 1 - 1
With only one point separating these two teams in the league, Maidenhead knew it was going to be a tough game from outset.
Sticking to their attacking formation, Maidenhead worked tirelessly to drive the ball towards goal with Ruddick, Keel and Miall firmly establising their dominance on the right side of the pitch.
Mens Merlins beat Sunbury & Walton Hawks Red Lions 4 - 2
MAIDENHEAD MERLINS 4 – 2 SUNBURY & WALTON HAWKS RED LIONS
Scorers: Craig Mair, Andy Ivey (3) Richard Darwin, Mr Jitz
Sunbury buried by Ivey!
Lawrence Castle’s Merlins extended their unbeaten run to 5 matches as they ran out 4-2 winners in this competitive, but friendly, match against old foes Sunbury & Co.
Ladies 3As beat Bracknell 2ndXI 4 - 0
After a last minute change of venue due to the frost, Maidenhead travelled to Sandhurst for their first league match in 2012 against Bracknell 2’s, hoping to continue the good form that they ended 2011 with.
Ladies 1st XI beat Southampton 1st XI 5 - 0
Scorers; Jane Smith & Jo Cox
Southampton started well and for the first few minutes Maidenhead seemed to be on the back foot. However some solid defending from the back line ensured that Southampton were not able to capitalise on their early opportunities.
Regaining their composure, a quick exchange of passes between Goodacre and Scarborough allowed Maidenhead to counter. With the defence parting, Scarborough was able to drill the ball powerfully into the circle for Smith to deflect into the top corner. This was to be the first of a four goal spectacular for Smith.
Ladies 3rd XI beat Wycombe 3rd XI 4 - 2
Maidenhead 3s went into this local derby with a changed side, including people playing out of position and 2 members of the 3as making their 3s debuts.
Maids started well, creating several attacks and chances within the first 5 minutes, but were unlucky to concede early on, when Wycombe had their first attack of the game. Despite this, Maids heads did not go down and they responded almost immediately, when Lara Bampford’s shot from the top of the circle found Emma Cowell in front of the keeper, who then reverse stick passed the ball to Jo Beck, who slotted the ball in on the post.
