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Date: Team: Opponent: Match Type: Home - Away: Result:
22/Apr/2012 LV?? cup ?Result not yet entered
01/Apr/2012 LVBowden cup AResult not yet entered
31/Mar/2012 L1tbafriendly ?cancelled
31/Mar/2012 L2

EARLS BARTONMatch Report for game against EARLS BARTON

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (1), Julia Telford (1), Helen Keyworth (2),

league HW...4 - 0
31/Mar/2012 L3

TOWCESTER 3sMatch Report for game against TOWCESTER 3s

Scorers were A Guest (2), Elise Abrams (1), Michelle Tanser (1), A Guest (1),

league HW...5 - 1
24/Mar/2012 L1tbafriendly ?cancelled
24/Mar/2012 L2

GRAMMARIANSMatch Report for game against GRAMMARIANS

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (2), Lucy Henson (1), Jill Livingstone (1), Robyn Baird (1),

league AW...5 - 2
24/Mar/2012 L3

SAINTS 3sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 3s

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 4
24/Mar/2012 M1

ATHERSTONE ADDERSMatch Report for game against ATHERSTONE ADDERS

Scorers were Michael Cawley (1),

league AL...1 - 2
24/Mar/2012 M2

CORBYMatch Report for game against CORBY

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 4
24/Mar/2012 M3COV CITY & UNIleague Hcancelled
17/Mar/2012 L1

TOWCESTERMatch Report for game against TOWCESTER

Scorers were Julie Allington (1),

league HL...1 - 2
17/Mar/2012 L2

WELLINGBORO 2SMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 2S

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 4
17/Mar/2012 L3Enigmafriendly Acancelled
17/Mar/2012 M1

ASTON UNIMatch Report for game against ASTON UNI

Scorers were Chris Randle (1), Neil Watson (3), Pat Cawley (1), Zak Scotting (2), Tom McCullagh (3),

league HW...10 - 1
17/Mar/2012 M2

LOUGHBORO SHARKSMatch Report for game against LOUGHBORO SHARKS

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 3
17/Mar/2012 M3

COALVILLEMatch Report for game against COALVILLE

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 3
10/Mar/2012 L1

BOURNVILLEMatch Report for game against BOURNVILLE

Scorers were Julie Allington (1), Sue Simpson (1), Kate Randle (1), Laura Cave (1),

league AW...4 - 0
10/Mar/2012 L2

WILDCATZMatch Report for game against WILDCATZ

Scorers were Annie Musson (2),

league AD...2 - 2
10/Mar/2012 L3

SAINTS 4sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 4s

Scorers were Mary Schwier (2), Alison Maddams (1), Michelle Tanser (1),

Mary Schwier was on target for the second week running when she slipped home two almost identical goals just inside the left hand post. The first was from a Michelle Tanser cross and the second followed a good build up down the left between Schwier and Sherry Shawcross. The move eventually culminated in Shawcross providing the perfect cross for Schwier to slip home.

Northampton Saints pulled one back just before the break when the ball was unfortunately deflected past the Kettering keeper by one if her own defenders.
Kettering were not deterred however and continued to play some good passing Hockey and it was down to Alison Maddams to react to a poor clearance to steal a third goal after reacting first to a loose ball on the goal line.

Kettering were looking confident with the 3 – 1 lead but Saints upped the pressure and reduced the arrears with a second goal.

Kettering had a moment of uncertainty but then settled and a weaving run from Captain Michelle Tanser put the game beyond Saints when she scored a fantastic goal which gave the Saints keeper no chance.

league HW...4 - 2
10/Mar/2012 M1

MARKET HARBOROMatch Report for game against MARKET HARBORO

Scorers were Neil Watson (1), Pat Cawley (1),

league AL...2 - 3
10/Mar/2012 M2

DERBY ASTERDALEMatch Report for game against DERBY ASTERDALE

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 2
10/Mar/2012 M3

MELTONMatch Report for game against MELTON

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 7
04/Mar/2012 LV

WokingMatch Report for game against Woking

Scorers were Linzi Webster (1), Sue Simpson (1),

cup HW...2 - 1
04/Mar/2012 M1

WORKSOPMatch Report for game against WORKSOP

Scorers were Pat Cawley (1),

AL...1 - 2
03/Mar/2012 L1

BURTONMatch Report for game against BURTON

Scorers were Linzi Webster (2),

league HW...2 - 1
03/Mar/2012 L2

DAVENTRYMatch Report for game against DAVENTRY

Scorers were Liz Randle (1), Annie Goodchild (1),

league AD...2 - 2
03/Mar/2012 L3

RUSH & HIGHAMMatch Report for game against RUSH & HIGHAM

Scorers were Mary Schwier (3),

A Mary Schwier hat trick was enough for Kettering to earn a hard fought win against Rushden & Higham.

Kettering began well and their hard work and determined approach in attack earned them the first of a number of penalty corners. Sue Russell injected to Michelle Tanser who slipped the ball through to Sherry Shawcross. Following ideas gained during training sessions Shawcross crossed the ball wide of the left hand post for Mary Schwier to slot home.

Schwier was on target yet again moments later when Sienna O’Neil who had made a great run down the right crossed, again wide of the left hand post, for Schwier to tap home.

The second period saw Rushden & Higham come back into the game and they pulled two goals back to equalise at 2 – 2

Kettering were not deterred however and continued to play some good passing Hockey and it was down to Schwier to react to a poor clearance to steal a win after reacting first to a loose ball on the goal line

league AW...3 - 2
03/Mar/2012 M1

ASHBYMatch Report for game against ASHBY

Scorers were Pat Cawley (2), Yanni (2),

league HD...4 - 4
03/Mar/2012 M2

LEICS UNIMatch Report for game against LEICS UNI

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 3
03/Mar/2012 M3No Gamefriendly cancelled
26/Feb/2012 M1

DAVENTRYMatch Report for game against DAVENTRY

Scorers were Alex Flanagan (1),

league HL...1 - 6
25/Feb/2012 L1

WELLINGBOROUGHMatch Report for game against WELLINGBOROUGH

Scorers were Laura Cave (1), Julie Allington (1),

league HL...2 - 4
25/Feb/2012 L2Ladies 3rdfriendly Hcancelled
25/Feb/2012 L3Ladies 2nds friendly AResult not yet entered
25/Feb/2012 M2

MANSFIELDMatch Report for game against MANSFIELD

Scorers were Ross Mathieson (1), Chris Randle (1), Neil Manley (1),

league HW...3 - 1
25/Feb/2012 M3

SOUTH NOTTSMatch Report for game against SOUTH NOTTS

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 1
18/Feb/2012 L1

LICHFIELDMatch Report for game against LICHFIELD

No one scored for Kettering.

league AD...0 - 0
18/Feb/2012 L2Shefford & Sandyfriendly Acancelled
18/Feb/2012 L3

OLNEYMatch Report for game against OLNEY

Scorers were Alison Maddams (1), Elise Abrams (1),

Kettering returned to league action at the weekend after an enforced break due to the bad weather

Kettering were put under pressure right from the start with top placed Olney opening the scoring with a well taken opportunist goal after a mistake by the Kettering defence. This goal was scored within minutes of the game beginning but Kettering settled quickly and held firm for most of the half with Stacy Hall having an outstanding game in the centre of the defence. The teams were fairly evenly matched with both sides making inroads into their opposing defence but it was Olney who made their possession count when they slotted home their second effort to lead 2 – 0.
Kettering showed great character as they continued to look for an opening through the Olney defence and eventually their hard work paid off as Alison Maddams slotted home a well taken goal moments before the half time whistle blew

Kettering had a disastrous opening to the second half when they conceded two quick goals but were not deterred and continued to fight hard for possession. They settled and tried to push forward and they did manage to trouble the Olney defence with one or two skilful breaks through Mary Schwier and Michelle Tanser in particular.

Sue Russell and Beth Borbas worked tirelessly in midfield and Sienna McNeil made some excellent moves down the right. Kettering went close on a number of occasions with Alison Maddams and Elise Abrams on target but both were denied by some excellent keeping from the Olney keeper. Olney were slightly more ruthless in attack however and took their chances well and unfortunately Kettering conceded two more goals late in the second period.

Kettering, to their credit, never gave up and despite the atrocious playing conditions fought on to the very end. Captain Michelle Tanser who had troubled the Olney defence throughout the game managed to weave her way through a number of defenders and slip the ball to Elise Abrams who made no mistake as she scored a second goal for Kettering.

Kettering was disappointed in the final 2– 6 scoreline which many felt was not a true reflection of the game which saw both sides maintaining almost equal possession.

league AL...2 - 6
18/Feb/2012 M1

DERBY ASTERDALEMatch Report for game against DERBY ASTERDALE

Scorers were Neil Freeman (1), Zak Scotting (1), Neil Watson (1), Martyn Strong (1),

league HW...4 - 1
18/Feb/2012 M2No gamefriendly cancelled
18/Feb/2012 M3

ASHBYMatch Report for game against ASHBY

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (1),

league AL...1 - 5
11/Feb/2012 L2

ROTH & DESBMatch Report for game against ROTH & DESB

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 1
11/Feb/2012 L3

WELLINGBORO 3sMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 3s

Scorers were Alice Garnham (1), Elaine Henderson (1), Elise Abrams (1),

league HW...3 - 2
11/Feb/2012 M2

NOTTS PLAYERSMatch Report for game against NOTTS PLAYERS

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 6
11/Feb/2012 M3

BARTONMatch Report for game against BARTON

Scorers were A Guest (3),

league HW...3 - 0
11/Feb/2012 L1

LOUGHBOROUGH 2sMatch Report for game against LOUGHBOROUGH 2s

Scorers were Julie Allington (1), Lucy Dakin (1),

league HW...2 - 0
04/Feb/2012 L2

EARLS BARTONMatch Report for game against EARLS BARTON

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (2), Helen Keyworth (2), Julia Telford (1),

league AW...5 - 3
04/Feb/2012 L3

TOWCESTER 3sMatch Report for game against TOWCESTER 3s

Scorers were Mary Schwier (2), Michelle Tanser (2), Alice Garnham (1), Elise Abrams (1),

league AW...6 - 0
04/Feb/2012 M2

NEWARKMatch Report for game against NEWARK

Scorers were George Coleby (1),

league AL...1 - 3
04/Feb/2012 M3

NUNEATONMatch Report for game against NUNEATON

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 1
04/Feb/2012 L1

NORTH NOTTSMatch Report for game against NORTH NOTTS

No one scored for Kettering.

league AD...0 - 0
28/Jan/2012 L1

NORTH STAFFSMatch Report for game against NORTH STAFFS

No one scored for Kettering.

league HD...0 - 0
28/Jan/2012 L2

GRAMMARIANSMatch Report for game against GRAMMARIANS

Scorers were Jill Livingstone (1), Elaine Henderson (1),

Player of match - Helen Keyworth

league HW...2 - 1
28/Jan/2012 L3

SAINTS 3sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 3s

No one scored for Kettering.

Kettering 3rd’s who began the New Year in 2nd place in the League unfortunately lost at the weekend to 4th placed Northampton Saints 3rd X1.

Kettering were under pressure from the start but Kettering held firm with Sue Russell having an outstanding game in the centre of the defence. Despite hard work from Sherry Shawcross and Robyn Baird in mid field Kettering struggled to get the ball through to their forwards and the Saints goal keeper was rarely troubled throughout the first half.

Kettering had a disastrous opening to the second half when they conceded two quick goals but were not deterred and continued to fight hard for possession. They settled and tried to push forward and they did manage to trouble the Saints defence with one or two skilful breaks through Mary Schwier and Emily Holt in particular.

Louise Storey marshalled her defence well and had an outstanding game but Storey and her team were unable to prevent Saints scoring yet again mid-way through the half to leave the final score line
Saints 3 Kettering 0

Kettering are looking for a better performance next week when they travel to Northampton to play Towcester 3rd X1

league HL...0 - 3
28/Jan/2012 M1

ROLLS ROYCEMatch Report for game against ROLLS ROYCE

Scorers were Pat Cawley (1), Zak Scotting (1),

league AL...2 - 3
28/Jan/2012 M2

LEICS WESTLEIGHMatch Report for game against LEICS WESTLEIGH

Scorers were Tim Coleby (1),

league HW...1 - 0
28/Jan/2012 M3

TAMWORTHMatch Report for game against TAMWORTH

Scorers were Geoff Elliott (1), Duncan Fielding (1),

league AL...2 - 7
21/Jan/2012 L1

StourportMatch Report for game against Stourport

Scorers were Julie Allen (1),

friendly AL...1 - 2
21/Jan/2012 L2

WELLINGBORO 2SMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 2S

Scorers were Helen Keyworth (3),

Player of match - Helen Keyworth

league AW...3 - 1
21/Jan/2012 L3Earls Bartonfriendly Hcancelled
21/Jan/2012 M1

BUXTONMatch Report for game against BUXTON

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 5
21/Jan/2012 M2

NUNEATONMatch Report for game against NUNEATON

Scorers were Neil Watson (1), Yanni (1),

league HL...2 - 3
21/Jan/2012 M3

COV & NORTH WARKSMatch Report for game against COV & NORTH WARKS

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 3
14/Jan/2012 L1Beeston 2friendly Acancelled
14/Jan/2012 L2Leicester 3sfriendly Hcancelled
14/Jan/2012 M3

NOTTS PLAYERSMatch Report for game against NOTTS PLAYERS

Scorers were Ben Coxen (1), Martyn Strong (1),

league AL...2 - 5
14/Jan/2012 M2

BERKSWELLMatch Report for game against BERKSWELL

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 6
07/Jan/2012 L1

Shefford & SandyMatch Report for game against Shefford & Sandy

No one scored for Kettering.

friendly AD...0 - 0
07/Jan/2012 L2

Camb CityMatch Report for game against Camb City

Scorers were Emily Holt (1),

Player of match - Daisy Reed

friendly AL...1 - 3
07/Jan/2012 L3

SawtryMatch Report for game against Sawtry

Scorers were Sherry Shawcross (1),

Kettering began the New Year with a friendly against Sawtry Ladies Hockey Club who now play their matches in Oundle.

A 1-1 draw was a fair result in which the age and experience of Kettering proved to be a fair match against the youth, speed and fitness of the Sawtry players.

Kettering began well with Mary Schwier, Elise Abrams and Tracy Sheridan working hard up front to create numerous chances and all three players went close to scoring. They were denied however by some excellent saves from the Sawtry keeper who quite rightly won the player of the match award from her team mates.

Sawtry settled into the game and were dangerous on the break but the Kettering defence held firm with Sue Russell, Michelle Tanser and Liz Dakin denying the forwards any real openings. Louise Storey marshalled her defence well and Kettering was rarely troubled during most of the first half. Unfortunately seconds before half time break a good build up from Sawtry down the right saw the ball crossed to the far post to find an unmarked Sawtry player who managed to cleverly slot the ball between post and keeper.

The second half saw the momentum switching rapidly between the two teams with both going close but as Kettering tired Clare Jones in the Kettering goal was called upon to pull off more and more outstanding saves and was herself quoted man of the match by her Kettering team mates.

It took a moment of brilliant individual skill for Kettering to level the scores. Sherry Shawcross took the ball into the “D” and after weaving her way past two defenders drew the keeper and a superb reverse drag gave her the space to slip the ball into the back of the net.

This proved to be an excellent fixture to start the New Year with great team spirit shown throughout. Kettering resume league fixtures next Saturday when they take on Northampton Saints @ Moulton School, 4.30 start.

friendly AD...1 - 1
07/Jan/2012 M1Rutlandfriendly Hcancelled
07/Jan/2012 M2Rutlandfriendly Acancelled
07/Jan/2012 M3Rutlandfriendly Hcancelled
17/Dec/2011 L1intra club competitionfriendly Hcancelled
17/Dec/2011 L2intra club competitionfriendly Hcancelled
17/Dec/2011 L3intra club competitionfriendly Acancelled
10/Dec/2011 L1Cannock 2friendly Acancelled
10/Dec/2011 L2

WILDCATZMatch Report for game against WILDCATZ

Scorers were Annie Musson (1),

Player of match - Annie Musson

league HW...1 - 0
10/Dec/2011 L3

SAINTS 4sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 4s

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 1
10/Dec/2011 M1

ATHERSTONE ADDERSMatch Report for game against ATHERSTONE ADDERS

Scorers were Neil Watson (3), Sam De Prisco (2), Pat Cawley (1), Yanni (1),

league HW...7 - 1
10/Dec/2011 M2

CORBYMatch Report for game against CORBY

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 6
10/Dec/2011 M3

COV CITY & UNIMatch Report for game against COV CITY & UNI

Scorers were A Guest (3),

The game was conceded by Cov City

league AW...3 - 0
04/Dec/2011 L1Northants Clubsfriendly Acancelled
04/Dec/2011 MV

LeicesterMatch Report for game against Leicester

Scorers were Gary Hennell (1), Neil Manley (1),

cup AL...2 - 4
03/Dec/2011 L1

OLTONMatch Report for game against OLTON

Scorers were Julie Allington (1),

league AL...1 - 4
03/Dec/2011 L2

DAVENTRYMatch Report for game against DAVENTRY

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (1),

league HL...1 - 3
03/Dec/2011 L3

RUSH & HIGHAMMatch Report for game against RUSH & HIGHAM

Scorers were Beth Borgas (1), Elise Abrams (1), Mary Schwier (1), Michelle Tanser (2),

Following their defeat to Olney last week Kettering 3rd’s were determined to make amends at home to ten “man” Rushden and Higham
Kettering began well and maintained possession for the majority of first half and the defence were rarely troubled by the occasional press from the Rushden & Higham forwards. The defence were able to put into practice the work done during training sessions and were particularly effective in changing the direction of play to force Rushden & Higham wide. One particular switch led to the first goal after Liz Dakin received the ball from Louise Storey on the right and sent the ball down the left for Sherry Shawcross to pick up. Good interplay between Sherry Shawcross and Mary Schwier led to the first goal after some slick passing between the two, wrong footed both the defenders and the keeper and gave Schwier a clear shot on goal.
Kettering maintained the pressure and forced a number of penalty corners. Kettering failed to convert the first couple but eventually Michelle Tanser slipped the ball through to Elise Abrams who scored after her fierce shot was deflected into the goal by the Rushden defender. A penalty corner moments later saw Tanser getting her name onto the score sheet as well after firing home a first time shot from the edge of the “D”.

Kettering were very satisfied with their 3- 0 lead at half time
Rushden & Higham tired as the game progressed and
Beth Borbas, who had an exceptional game in mid field, was able to intercept numerous clearances from the Rushden defence. She linked up exceptionally well with debutant Sienna, whose positional play was outstanding and the two of them caused Rushden & Higham all sorts of problems.
Borbas and Sienna on the right, Mary Shwier and Sherry Shawcross on the left, with Elise Abrams in the middle all went close but Kettering did not score again until midway through the second half. The ball was passed through to Mary Schwier’s whose slip to Michelle Tanser was cleverly knocked on for Beth Borbas who was perfectly placed to tap the ball home.
Captain, Michelle Tanser ended the encounter with an outstanding, perfectly placed strike from the edge of the “D” which gave the Rushden keeper no chance
Kettering were pleased with their 5 – 0 win and look forward to their final league encounter next week away to Northampton Saints 4th X1.

league HW...5 - 0
03/Dec/2011 M1

ASTON UNIMatch Report for game against ASTON UNI

Scorers were Neil Watson (3), Zak Scotting (2),

league AW...5 - 0
03/Dec/2011 M2

LOUGHBORO SHARKSMatch Report for game against LOUGHBORO SHARKS

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 3
03/Dec/2011 M3

COALVILLEMatch Report for game against COALVILLE

Scorers were Geoff Elliott (1),

league HL...1 - 9
26/Nov/2011 L1

TOWCESTERMatch Report for game against TOWCESTER

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 1
26/Nov/2011 L2tbafriendly ?cancelled
26/Nov/2011 L3

OLNEYMatch Report for game against OLNEY

Scorers were Mary Schwier (1),

Two goals either side of half time by division 2 league leaders Olney put an end to Kettering’s hopes of moving up the table into second place.

Kettering maintained possession for the majority of first half and had numerous shots on goal with Alison Maddams and Elise Abrams both going close but they really struggled to turn the numerous chances they created into goals. Olney, dangerous on the break, were the first to open the scoring and managed to find the back of the Kettering goal midway through the first half.

Kettering responded in the best possible way when Sue Russell injected some pace into the game and took the ball down the left to cross into the “D”. The ball was cleverly picked up by Beth Borbas and she passed the ball through to Mary Schwier who was perfectly placed to slip the ball past the keeper and just inside the right hand post.

The game continued with Kettering rapidly switching from defence to attack as Olney gained in strength but it was Olney’s greater determination that paid off as they collected a second goal just before the break.

Kettering were twice caught twice on the break in the second half and two goals resulted when Olney created two on one’s with the Kettering keeper giving Laura Beswick little chance to prevent the goals. Kettering failed to raise their game to the standard required during the second half and had to settle for a very disappointing 4 – 1 loss.

The one highlight of the second period was an outstanding cross by junior player Beth Borbas, who continues to show immense promise, to Alison Maddams who was inches away from netting the pass

league HL...1 - 4
26/Nov/2011 M1

MARKET HARBOROMatch Report for game against MARKET HARBORO

No one scored for Kettering.

league HL...0 - 4
26/Nov/2011 M2

DERBY ASTERDALEMatch Report for game against DERBY ASTERDALE

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 6
26/Nov/2011 M3

MELTONMatch Report for game against MELTON

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 17
19/Nov/2011 L1

BOURNVILLEMatch Report for game against BOURNVILLE

Scorers were Alice Williams (1), Mandy Starsmore (1), Laura Cave (1), Cath Irvin (1), Julie Allen (2),

league HW...6 - 4
19/Nov/2011 L2

ROTH & DESBMatch Report for game against ROTH & DESB

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (2), Helen Keyworth (1), Sophie Behets (1),

In a tight match full of drama and goals, Kettering ladies 2nd were victorious over local rivals Rothwell and Desborough. Kettering opened the scoring quickly with a close range goal from Annie Goodchild, R&D responded just as quickly with a well taken short corner strike.

Helen Keyworth made it 2-1 to Kettering followed by Sophie Fulton who launched the ball into the top corner past the R&D goalkeeper to make it 3-1. R&D closed the gap again but Kettering drew further ahead with a second goal from Annie Goodchild.

Towards the end of the game R&D closed the gap to 4-3 with a brilliant Shez Coe flick over the heads of the Kettering defence and goalkeeper. Fortunately Kettering were able to hold out and the match finished 4-3 to Kettering 2nds.

league HW...4 - 3
19/Nov/2011 L3

WELLINGBORO 3sMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 3s

Scorers were A Guest (3),

Opposition cancelled and Kettering win 3-0 by default.

league AW...3 - 0
19/Nov/2011 M1

ASHBYMatch Report for game against ASHBY

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 3
19/Nov/2011 M2

LEICS UNIMatch Report for game against LEICS UNI

No one scored for Kettering.

:( 4-0 down at half time but we woke up in the second half nad just needed to convert some of teh pressure.

league HL...0 - 4
12/Nov/2011 L1

BURTONMatch Report for game against BURTON

Scorers were Julie Allington (1),

league AD...1 - 1
12/Nov/2011 L2

EARLS BARTONMatch Report for game against EARLS BARTON

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (1), Elaine Henderson (2), Adele Pryer (1), Ysobel Rees (1),

league HW...5 - 1
12/Nov/2011 L3

TOWCESTER 3sMatch Report for game against TOWCESTER 3s

Scorers were Emma Willis (1),

In their final game of the season before the start of the return games Kettering eventually ran out 1 – 0 winners against Towcester 3rd X1 but generally made hard work of the fixture.

Kettering maintained possession for the majority of the game and had numerous shots on goal with Mary Schwier, Elise Abrams and Devon all going close, but excellent goal keeping from Sue Christopher in the Towcester goal denied Kettering the opening they sort.

Towcester had a few breaks but the defence held firm with Louise Storey, Calia Swain and Patsy-Jo Turner defending well in front of keeper Clare Jones who had little to do throughout the game.

Eventually Michelle Tanser, who had an outstanding game in midfield, slipped the ball through to Mary Schwier whose shot on goal was picked up by Emma Willis who fired home to give Kettering the lead they deserved.

Kettering will need to make the chances they create count next week when they play Wellingborough 3rd’s next week away at Wrenn School

league HW...1 - 0
12/Nov/2011 M2

MANSFIELDMatch Report for game against MANSFIELD

Scorers were A Guest (2),

league AL...2 - 4
12/Nov/2011 M3

SOUTH NOTTSMatch Report for game against SOUTH NOTTS

Scorers were James Walsh (1), Gary Hennell (1),

league AL...2 - 4
06/Nov/2011 L2

BootsMatch Report for game against Boots

No one scored for Kettering.

cup AL...0 - 2
06/Nov/2011 MV

MeltonMatch Report for game against Melton

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (1), Paul Brooker (1), Tony Heath (1),

A hard and at times, bruising game. Kettering opened brightly and after 10 minutes Paul Brooker flicked the ball in from a narrow angle. 10 minutes later Duncan Fielding collected the ball in the D, turned and flicked the ball past the oncoming goalie.

Melton now upped their game and deservedly scored 2 minues before half time.

This spurred Melton on and soon they drew level. They went ahead some 10 minutes from time but Kettering drew level when a weak shot from Tony Heath managed tgo sneak under the keeper. The final winning goal via a penalty flick came 2 minutes from time

cup AL...3 - 4
05/Nov/2011 L1

WELLINGBOROUGHMatch Report for game against WELLINGBOROUGH

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 1
05/Nov/2011 L2

GRAMMARIANSMatch Report for game against GRAMMARIANS

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (1), Helen Keyworth (1),

league AW...2 - 1
05/Nov/2011 L3

SAINTS 3sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 3s

Scorers were Elise Abrams (1), Beth Borgas (1),

A goal in each half from Kettering was not enough to prevent Northampton Saints 3rd X1 winning the first encounter between the two teams by 4 goals to 2 in Division 2 of the County League.

Saints put Kettering under intense pressure from the start of the game and the Kettering defence battled hard to keep the ball out of the “D”. Laura Beswick in goal was in outstanding form as she pulled off numerous athletic saves and the defence led by Louise Storey were well disciplined and remained focussed on the task in hand. The team battled well and excellent tackling from Clare Jones and Liz Dakin denied Saints the openings they sort.

Against the run of play, junior player (later voted player of the match) Beth Borgas picked up the ball from a well weighted Liz Dakin pass and from the midway line weaved her way past a number of Saints defenders and slipped the ball through to Elise Abrams. Elise Abrams who has been lethal in front of the goal this season made no mistake as she fired the ball past the Saints Keeper.

The pressure from Saints eventually began to take its toll however and they managed to slot in two goals just before the break.
Saints made their intentions clear from the start of the second period as well when they managed to scramble the ball home following a rather messy goal mouth melee.

With nothing to lose Kettering changed formation and threw more players forward and the decision paid off as Elise Abrams this time became the provider for Beth Borgas to slot home a second well taken goal for Kettering.

Kettering continued to push forward with Tracey Sheridan and Sherry Shawcross working tirelessly in mid field to create openings but with the team pushing forward Kettering were caught on the break and unfortunately conceded a 4th goal just as the final whistle blew.

league AL...2 - 4
05/Nov/2011 M1

DERBY ASTERDALEMatch Report for game against DERBY ASTERDALE

No one scored for Kettering.

league AD...0 - 0
05/Nov/2011 M3

ASHBYMatch Report for game against ASHBY

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (1),

league HL...1 - 2
29/Oct/2011 L1

StourportMatch Report for game against Stourport

Scorers were Mandy Starsmore (1),

Games between Kettering and Stourport have always been close matches, and we knew this was going to be no different with the opposition being mid table in the league above us. We put up a good performance though and battled well throughout the game. Kettering went ahead in the 1st half with some great dribbling skill from Linzi to take the ball across the top of the D and then reverse pass the ball back across the D for Mandy Starsmore to run onto and slot home. That is how the 1st half finished. In the second half Kettering felt unlucky not to get a penalty when Alice Willaims got taken out by the keeper for the 3rd time this season, and the decision not going her way for the 3rd time too. Kettering were under pressure a bit more in the second half as our composure on the ball wained towards the end of the game and Stourport had a few more chances on goal. Their first goal came from a short corner, which again Kettering felt hard done by as a swing and a miss from the attacking player at the top of the D was waived play on, and the player scored with her second attempt to hit the ball. Stourport scored again with a hit across the D deflected into the goal by a player running onto the cross, which Lucy W had no chance of saving and Linzi was unlucky not to pinch off of her. The game finished 1-2 but Kettering had moments of great play during the game and will be working on getting that consistent.

friendly HL...1 - 2
29/Oct/2011 L2

StourportMatch Report for game against Stourport

Scorers were Julia Telford (1),

friendly AL...1 - 4
29/Oct/2011 L3Stourportfriendly Acancelled
29/Oct/2011 M1

WORKSOPMatch Report for game against WORKSOP

No one scored for Kettering.

league HD...0 - 0
29/Oct/2011 M2

NOTTS PLAYERSMatch Report for game against NOTTS PLAYERS

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 4
29/Oct/2011 M3

BARTONMatch Report for game against BARTON

Scorers were Ray Norwood (1),

league AL...1 - 3
23/Oct/2011 M1

DerwentMatch Report for game against Derwent

No one scored for Kettering.

cup AL...0 - 11
22/Oct/2011 L1

LICHFIELDMatch Report for game against LICHFIELD

Scorers were Kate Randle (1),

We knew this was going t be one of the toughest games we had played so far, but kettering showed that they were up for the fight putting a lot of pressure on the opposition all through the game. Lichfield has some very quick forwards though and hit us on the break a few times in the 1st half and some last ditch tackles by laura Cave, Hannah Myers and Beth Winfield kept the score 0-0 at half time. The second half was much the same with Alice Williams and Julie Allington using their speed and the width of the pitch to get the ball into the oppositions D, but we were unable to capitalise. As a few of the Kettering players started to look tired the opposition won a few short corners, converting one from a ball into the D from the right hand side which was unfortunately deflected into the goal by a Kettering player. Their second goal came soon after. Kettering however kept battling winning a few more short corners, one of which Kate Randle slotted into the right corner from a straight strike on goal. Kettering were back in the game but unfortunately couldnt make all of our pressure result in anymore goals and the game finished 1-2. An unlucky score for kettering but we have to start making our pressure on the opposition count.

league HL...1 - 2
22/Oct/2011 L2

WELLINGBORO 2SMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 2S

Scorers were Adele Pryer (1), Linzi Webster (1), Annie Goodchild (1), Julia Telford (1), Elaine Henderson (1),

Player of the match Linzi & Helen

league HW...5 - 0
22/Oct/2011 M1

DAVENTRYMatch Report for game against DAVENTRY

Scorers were Pat Cawley (1),

league AL...1 - 4
22/Oct/2011 M2

NEWARKMatch Report for game against NEWARK

Scorers were A Guest (2),

league HD...2 - 2
22/Oct/2011 M3

NUNEATONMatch Report for game against NUNEATON

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (1), Ben Coxen (1),

league HL...2 - 3
22/Oct/2011 L3Dudleyfriendly Acancelled
15/Oct/2011 L1

LOUGHBOROUGH 2sMatch Report for game against LOUGHBOROUGH 2s

Scorers were Julie Allen (1), Laura Cave (1), Julie Allington (1),

Kettering and Loughborough 2s games have always been tough and close matches. Being quite evenly matched both teams put pressure on their opposition, with Loughborough opening the scoring but Ketteirng soon equalising with a short corner. Kettering had improved on their marking over the past few weeks and we did well to keep Loughborough out of our D. At the other end of the pitch Kettering were piling on the pressure and won many short corners throughout the match. Loughborough however scored their second goal first, but again Kettering followed soon after with their second from another short corner. This meant that the game was in for an exciting finish with both teams going out for the win. Luckily Kettering won out in the end with their third goal coming from another short corner. The defense then put in a really good peformance to keep lougborough out of the D meaning the game ended 3-2.

league AW...3 - 2
15/Oct/2011 L2

WILDCATZMatch Report for game against WILDCATZ

Scorers were Mandy Starsmore (2), Annie Goodchild (1), Alice Garnham (1),

league AW...4 - 0
15/Oct/2011 L3

SAINTS 4sMatch Report for game against SAINTS 4s

Scorers were Elise Abrams (2), Helen Keyworth (1), Sherry Shawcross (2),

A goal in each half from Northampton Saints was not enough to prevent Kettering recording another superb win by 5 goals to 2 in Division 2 of the County League.

Elise Abrams opened for Kettering with a well taken strike midway through the first half following a good build up through Patsy-Jo Turner, Daisy Reid and Helen Keyworth down the right. Saints however responded well just before half time, when some slack marking allowed a 2 on 1 with the keeper giving Laura Beswick little chance to make the clearance, and they were able to slot home their first goal.

Elise Abrams was on hand yet again at the start of the second period after Michelle Tanser crossed the ball for her to fire home past the unsighted keeper. Saints responded with a breakaway goal but this only inspired Kettering to up their game and begin passing the ball with more confidence and determination.

Helen Keyworth who had set up many chances for her team from the right of mid field was on hand herself to put Kettering ahead when she picked up a cross from the left and her powerful shot left the keeper stranded.

This opened the flood gates for the home team as Sherry Shawcross who had worked tirelessly throughout the game picked up the ball from the right and on the run skilfully powered the ball into the back of the net.
And it was Shawcross yet again who put the game well and truly beyond Saints as her determined approach enabled her to scrabble the ball home after a goal mouth mêlée in which Saints failed to clear the ball

league HW...5 - 2
15/Oct/2011 M1

ROLLS ROYCEMatch Report for game against ROLLS ROYCE

Scorers were Zak Scotting (1),

Very good team performance from Kettering - with only 11 men this week Kettering dominated from start to finish. Only thing missing from this game from Kettering was goals.

league HW...1 - 0
15/Oct/2011 M2

LEICS WESTLEIGHMatch Report for game against LEICS WESTLEIGH

Scorers were George Coleby (1), Tim Coleby (1), Jonathan Buckley (1),

league AL...3 - 6
15/Oct/2011 M3

TAMWORTHMatch Report for game against TAMWORTH

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (1), Ben Coxen (1),

league HL...2 - 4
09/Oct/2011 LV

Sutton ColdfieldMatch Report for game against Sutton Coldfield

Scorers were A Guest (1),

cup AL...1 - 5
08/Oct/2011 L1

NORTH NOTTSMatch Report for game against NORTH NOTTS

Scorers were Julie Allington (1), Julia Telford (1), Lucy Dakin (1),

After a win last week, kettering were feeling confident going into this weeks match. From the start Kettering fought hard and put the pressure on the visitors. Unfortunately after giving away a few short corners Kettering were unable to keep the ball out of their net going 1 nil down to a deflection that the keeper had no chance of saving. Kettering fought back with good passing play through the middle by Lucy Dakin, Julie Allen and Linzi Webster. Julia Telford made some great tackles in the middle of the field to keep North Notts at bay but unfortunately got a yellow card for bad language. To make up for this however once back on the field she pushed up and dribbled skillfully into the opponants D to hit a lovely strike into the bottom left corner to take the score to 1 all. In the second half Kettering showed that they had the drive and determination to keep playing strongly. A Man of the Match performance by Hannah Myers kept the ball out of our D, and some great pressure up front from Alice Garnham helped keep the ball in our opponants half of the field. Another goal a piece took the score to 2 all and made the finish very exciting. Kettering carried on pushing up the field and also tracked back to produce some great defensive work to keep the opposition out of our D. In the last 5 mins Kettering earned another short corner. The ball came out to Lucy Dakin on the left who smashed the ball from the top into the back of the net. Julie Allen then kept the ball very well in the middle of the field to make sure the opponants had no chance to score an equaliser. The game finished 3-2. A solid performance by Kettering.

league HW...3 - 2
08/Oct/2011 L2

DAVENTRYMatch Report for game against DAVENTRY

No one scored for Kettering.

Players of the match, Dusty & Robyn

league AL...0 - 1
08/Oct/2011 L3

RUSH & HIGHAMMatch Report for game against RUSH & HIGHAM

Scorers were Elise Abrams (3), Sherry Shawcross (1),

A first half hat trick from Elise Abrams gave Kettering the boost they needed after their narrow loss the previous week to Olney. Rushden & Higham struggled to contain the Kettering mid field and Kettering opened the scoring after Michelle Tanser’s pass to Sherry Shawcross was skilfully slipped through to Elise Abrams who fired home with great confidence.

Shawcross was on hand yet again as Kettering surged forward and again a pin point pass to Abrams enabled her to slot home her second goal. Rushden and Higham looked for space through the centre of the Kettering defence but “player of the match” Calia Swain was more than a match for them and her hard work and determination denied Rushden any real chances.

To finish the half it was the Shawcross/Abrams combination that yet again opened up the Rushden defence and Abrams goal allowed Kettering to enter the break 3 – 0 up

Throughout the second half Rushden dropped more players back into defence and despite their best efforts Kettering found it increasingly difficult to find a way through.

Occasional forays by Rushden into the Kettering half of the pitch were ably dealt with by Patsy-Jo Turner, Louise Storey and Calia Swain in defence and Kettering were rarely put under any real pressure. Newcomer Beth Borbas grew in confidence as the game progressed and performed remarkably well creating plenty of chances for her forwards. Her pass through to Sherry Shawcross, who had set up all the first half goals for Abrams, enabled Shawcross to get onto the score card herself with her first and Kettering’s 4th goal.

Kettering are at home next week against Northampton Saints 4th X1

league AW...4 - 0
08/Oct/2011 M1

BUXTONMatch Report for game against BUXTON

Scorers were Zak Scotting (1), James White (1),

Kettering dominated the game through but failure in front of goal and some defensive errors allowed Buxton to come out with a point.

league HD...2 - 2
08/Oct/2011 M2

NUNEATONMatch Report for game against NUNEATON

Scorers were Tony Heath (1),

league AW...1 - 0
08/Oct/2011 M3

COV & NORTH WARKSMatch Report for game against COV & NORTH WARKS

No one scored for Kettering.

league AL...0 - 3
02/Oct/2011 L2

HarborneMatch Report for game against Harborne

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (1),

cup HW...1 - 0
01/Oct/2011 L1

NORTH STAFFSMatch Report for game against NORTH STAFFS

Scorers were Julie Allen (1), Julie Allington (1),

Kettering started strong and soon put pressure onto North Staffs defence. Julie Allen scoring from a short corner strike whch was followed by an excellent goal started with quick passes down the right between Alice Williams & Mandy Starsmore. Persistence led to Mandy Starsmore beating the defender and an accurate pass finding Julie Allington to fire the ball into the goal. Kettering continued to apply pressure considering the hot weather and looked comfortably ahead. Unfortunately, an horrific injury to Laura Cave stopped the game as she needed hospital treatment which unsettled Kettering who had to re-jig the defence. Kettering completed the first half 2 nil ahead. Unfortunately, soon after the start of the 2nd half kettering went down to 10 men due to a stick above the head. Kettering continued to defend well though and pressured North Staffs and were awarded several short corners nearly scoring with a good save from their keeper.
Although Lucy Walshaw made some fine saves to keep North Staffs at bay they scored a scrappy goal half way through the second half. This was then followed by a penalty stroke when a Kettering defender was alleged to have deliberately kicked the ball in the D, but felt justified with an excellent save by Lucy Walshaw. Kettering finished the game 2-1 which was a well deserved win.

league AW...2 - 1
01/Oct/2011 L2tbafriendly ?cancelled
01/Oct/2011 L3

OLNEYMatch Report for game against OLNEY

Scorers were Ysobel Rees (2), Liz Dakin (1),

Kettering took many positives away from their 4 – 3 defeat to Olney who were relegated last season into Division 2 of the County League

Kettering opened the scoring after youngster Yssie Rees found the back of the net following good work from the Kettering midfield. With confidence running high Kettering continued to pile on the pressure and Yssie Rees was on hand yet again when she picked up an excellent pass from Liz Dakin and slotted the ball home past the unsighted keeper

Earls Barton were always a threat to the Kettering team however but were denied any real scoring chances following some excellent work from defender Louise Storey and keeper Laura Beswick. Unfortunately just before the break Earls Barton’s determination paid off as they managed to scramble the ball home to give them a fighting chance going into ½ time.

Kettering were slow to regroup at the start of the second period and Earls Barton capitalised on the poor marking in defence. With the forwards allowed to run at the Kettering “D”, keeper Beswick was given no chance as Earls Barton fired home three quick goals.

Kettering from being 2 – 1 up found themselves looking at a 4 – 2 defeat but it is a testament to the Kettering team that they managed to up the pace yet again and tireless work from Adele Pryer and Sherry Shawcross in mid field and Mary Schwier and Elise Abrams up front unsettled the Earls Barton side. Finding space opening up in front of her Liz Dakin forged her way through the Earls Barton defence and made no mistake as she gave Kettering hope with a third goal.

On one of the hottest days of the year both teams were tiring but Kettering continued to push for the equalizer. Unfortunately time was against them and despite a number of close chances the team had to settle for a 4 – 3 loss in their second league game of the season.

league AL...3 - 4
01/Oct/2011 M2

BERKSWELLMatch Report for game against BERKSWELL

No one scored for Kettering.

Backed off their centre forward on top of our D, 15 mins 1:0
Caught on the break 33 mins 2:0
Short corner, soft back post tap in 36 mins 3:0
Break down their right wing 44 mins 4:0
Direct shot from short 57 mins 5:0
Caught on break 63 mins 6:0

league HL...0 - 6
01/Oct/2011 M3

NOTTS PLAYERSMatch Report for game against NOTTS PLAYERS

Scorers were Duncan Fielding (2),

league HD...2 - 2
24/Sep/2011 L1

OLTONMatch Report for game against OLTON

No one scored for Kettering.

Kettering started strong and soon earned several short corners but could not get the ball over the goal line. Lucy Walshaw in goal made some excellent saves to deny Olton their first goal and the half time score was 0-0. However shortly after the start of the 2nd half Olton scored a scrambled goal and then shortly after scored a strike. Kettering defended really well for the majority of the game with Julie Allen getting Man of the Match for a brilliant performance and some great tackles. Kettering unfortuantely could not create the good passing play they had shown in previous frendlies and the final score ended 2-0.

league HL...0 - 2
24/Sep/2011 L2

R0TH & DESBMatch Report for game against R0TH & DESB

Scorers were Helen Keyworth (1),

league AD...1 - 1
24/Sep/2011 L3

WELLINGBORO 3sMatch Report for game against WELLINGBORO 3s

Scorers were Alison Maddams (1), Mary Schwier (2),

Kettering began their league campaign in division 2 of the County League in fine style with an emphatic 3 – 1 win over Wellingborough 3rd X1

Adjusting well to a new system of play, Kettering put Wellingborough under all sorts of pressure which paid off when Mary Schwuk, showing great determination throughout, managed to open the scoring after following up on a poor clearance from the Wellingborough defence.

Kettering continued to pile on the pressure and were rewarded yet again when Alison Maddams deflected the ball into the back of the net

Wellingborough fought back and a moment of slack marking by the Kettering defence allowed Wellingborough space and a fine move by the Wellingborough striker enabled her to wrong foot the keeper and put Wellingborough onto the score sheet.

Kettering re grouped and a fine aerial from skipper Michelle Tanser found Mary Schwuk again unmarked and in space and she made no mistake as she netted Kettering’s 3rd goal

league HW...3 - 1
24/Sep/2011 M1

CoalvilleMatch Report for game against Coalville

Scorers were Neil Manley (1), Neil Watson (1),

friendly AW...2 - 1
24/Sep/2011 M2

CoavilleMatch Report for game against Coaville

Scorers were Jonathan Buckley (1), Duncan Fielding (1),

Both sides were well matched despite Kettering lending Tony Heath to the opposition. Coalville managed to gett the winnig goal 60 seconds from time.

friendly HL...2 - 3
24/Sep/2011 M3Coalville friendly HResult not yet entered
17/Sep/2011 L1

Beeston 2Match Report for game against Beeston 2

No one scored for Kettering.

After a nervy start with Kettering soaking up the pressure, we turned the tables and applied some good pressure through some brilliant passing play. Although with Kettering unable to convert the half time score line was 0-0, which reflected well on us with there being a mix of 1st and 2nd team playing. The 2s players had some great performances though and particularly noted were Julia Telford and Stacey Hall who aided the team in keeping its stability throughout the game. Unfortunately in the second half a yellow card was given to a Kettering player and we were down to 10 men. Unfortunately the luck didnt seem to run for Kettering and Beeston scored a scrambled goal with a lucky 2nd following soon after. Altogether though a good performance by a depleted Kettering side.

friendly HL...0 - 2
17/Sep/2011 L2Leicester 3sfriendly Acancelled
17/Sep/2011 L3

Earls BartonMatch Report for game against Earls Barton

Scorers were Adele Pryer (1), Alison Maddams (1),

Despite losing 2-3 to newly promoted Earls Barton, in their final friendly fixture before the league season begins next week, Kettering took many positives away from the match.

Earls Barton opened the scoring after a fine run from the 25 and an excellent slip to their striker enabled her to slot the ball just inside the right hand post. Kettering rallied and put pressure on the Earls Barton defence with some excellent passing and a number of forays into their "D".
Kettering forced a penalty corner and although the first strike was parried by the Barton keeper, Adele Pryer was the first to react to the loose ball and she made no mistake as she fired home to score Kettering's first goal. Earls Barton renewed their efforts and Laura Beswick in the Kettering goal was called upon to pull off a string of fine saves. Unfortunately a moment of slack marking enabled Earls Barton to increase their lead just before half time.

A very positive half time team talk encouraged Kettering and saw them maintain greater possession of the ball throughout the second half. Tracy Sheridan picked up the ball just outside the circle and her pass to Adele Pryer was cleverly slipped through to Alison Maddams who was perfectly placed to wrong foot the Earls Barton keeper and she neatly deflected the ball into the goal.

Kettering continued to pressure the Earls Barton defence but unfortunately were caught on the break. Poor clearances from the Kettering defence together with persistence from the Earls Barton attack force was rewarded when they scored their third goal.

Kettering did their utmost to level the score but were denied by the clock

friendly AL...2 - 3
17/Sep/2011 M3

LeicesterMatch Report for game against Leicester

Scorers were Gary Hennell (1),

friendly HL...1 - 7
17/Sep/2011 M2

CorbyMatch Report for game against Corby

No one scored for Kettering.

friendly AL...0 - 4
10/Sep/2011 L1

Shefford & SandyMatch Report for game against Shefford & Sandy

Scorers were Mandy Starsmore (2), Cath Irvin (1), Julie Allington (1), Lucy Dakin (1),

Kettering started slowly however soon applied pressure to the opposition defence. Kettering won several short corners, scoring from 3 of them, Mandy Starsmore getting on the end of 2 with Cath Irvine striking another powerfully into the corner. Kettering continued to attack using their new formation which resulted in another accurate strike from the top of the circle from Lucy D (who was voted M.O.M and also D.O.D for the celebration!) Just before half time Julie Allington finished the rout, scoring with an excellent reverse strike powerfully beating the keeper.

Kettering were well disciplined and good defensive work from Anna Holmes and Kate Randle ensured the half time score was 5-0. Although the second half Kettering created several further chances, Julie Allen going the closest hitting the post, they were unable to convert, the final score 5-1.

friendly HW...5 - 1
10/Sep/2011 L2

Shefford & SandyMatch Report for game against Shefford & Sandy

Scorers were Annie Goodchild (3), Julia Telford (1),

Joint players of the match Annie Goodchild and Annie Musson

friendly HW...4 - 0
10/Sep/2011 L3

Shefford & SandyMatch Report for game against Shefford & Sandy

No one scored for Kettering.

Following a fine win last week in their first fixture of the season against Dudley the team were full of confidence as they travelled to Sandy in Bedfordshire.

The team began well and looked capable of securing another comfortable win but a careless mistake led to Sandy breaking through the Kettering defence and they opened the scoring with a well taken strike. Unfortunately Kettering went to pieces after this and extremely slack marking resulted in five easy goals for the Sandy strike force during the first half.

The half time team talk galvanised the squad and although Kettering failed to score they tightened up the defence sufficiently to deny Sandy any more real chances. Kettering made inroads into the Sandy circle but failed to convert pressure into goals.

There were good debut performances from junior players Patsy and Devon

friendly AL...0 - 5
10/Sep/2011 M1

RutlandMatch Report for game against Rutland

Scorers were Zak Scotting (1),

friendly AL...1 - 5
10/Sep/2011 M2

RutlandMatch Report for game against Rutland

Scorers were James White (1), Simon Chambers (1),

friendly AL...2 - 4
10/Sep/2011 M3

RutlandMatch Report for game against Rutland

No one scored for Kettering.

friendly AL...0 - 2
04/Sep/2011 L1

CambridgeMatch Report for game against Cambridge

Scorers were Laura Cave (1), Julie Allen (1),

A great performance by the ladies 1s brought their second win of the season. A friendly away to Cambridge, we knew this was going to be a much tougher game than yesterday knowing that this team came down from National League last year, and with us only having 11 players. We started well though and put the pressue on right from the off, with some great runs up front by Alice Williams and Julie Allington. The defence were much tighter on their players today with Cath Irvin and Kate Randle both making their first appearances in the back 2, so the number of counter attacks that occured were much less than yesterday. Through the middle the girls hassled all game and kept the opposition at bay. Julie Allen winning a man of the match performance held the middle of the pitch very well. Both goals came from short corner strikes, Laura Cave getting the first in the first half from a straight strike and Julie Allen getting the second in the second half from a shot from the left hand side of the D. Lucy Walshall our goal keeper had a bit more to do than yestrday and performed well making some great stops to keep her first clean sheet of the season. One of our new girls to the 1s this season Jess Henson played extrememly well supporting the play down the left hand side to create a lot of successful attacking chances. Again a great game to take a lot of positives from.

friendly AW...2 - 0
03/Sep/2011 L1

WellingboroughMatch Report for game against Wellingborough

Scorers were Julie Allington (3), Mandy Starsmore (1),

The second friendly for Kettering Ladies 1s was a complete turnaround from last week. For the majority of the game we were camped in the Wellingbrough half, winning a lot of short corners and piling on the pressure up front to not allow Wellingborough to get into any stride. Although we new our opposition were quick on the break and so we had to keep our wits about us to prevent them scoring with their counter attacks. We finished the 1st half 3-0 up and feeling confident. In the second half we allowed Wellingbrough in to score their goal, but we responded well by scoring our 4th goal soon after giving Julie Allington her first hatrick of the season. A good performance by all members of the team but man of the match vote was given to Alice Williams for her commanding performance up front.

friendly HW...4 - 1
03/Sep/2011 L3

DudleyMatch Report for game against Dudley

Scorers were Elise Abrams (1), Jill Livingstone (1), Emily Dakin (1),

friendly AW...3 - 1
03/Sep/2011 M1

Camb City 2Match Report for game against Camb City 2

Scorers were Zak Scotting (1), Neil Watson (1),

To be written

friendly HD...2 - 2
03/Sep/2011 M2Camb Southfriendly Acancelled
20/Aug/2011 L1

BedfordMatch Report for game against Bedford

Scorers were Mandy Starsmore (1),

It was a game of 2 halves for Kettering. We knew it was going to be a tough game against Bedford, a team that came convincing 2nd in Midlands Premier League last year. We played our usual formation and for most of the first half were on the back foot and we looked like we hadn’t woken up from the summer. Unfortunately our marking on 3 occasions let us down at the back and we let 3 goals in before half time. After a good team talk from Ian and adopting a refreshingly new formation we piled on the pressure in the 2nd half winning some short corners, 1 of which Mandy Starsmore managed to convert using a position in front of the keeper to flick the ball neatly into the back of the net. Unfortunately Bedford also scored a 4th goal in the 2nd half and so the game finished 1-4. For the first game back there were some positive points to take from the game especially concerning the new formation. Also a couple of our younger girls from the 2nd team played and performed very well against such a strong opposition.

friendly AL...1 - 4