26/04/09. HAVERING 4 - LTD JAGUARS 1 (played at LTD home ground)

HAVERING 4 - LTD JAGUARS 1. 26/04/09. Against the run of play... again!

Havering are fast becoming the Jaguars bogey team to beat. Having played them twice already, in league and cup games, and been far the better team on both occasions (yet still coming out the losers) this was surely the day to get a well deserved result. It was not to be. And the same scenario was to play out yet again.

The Jaguars played passionate and well structured football throughout the whole match, dominating large chunks of the game and forcing Havering into their own half for 90% of the game. Yet in the 1st half Havering had just three flukey attacks on goal and scored every time.

Several chances for the Jaguars went wide or came nerve-tangly close, with great runs by Kelly, Kerry, Jaz and Danielle constantly opening up the Havering defence. Kelly had the goal in the back of the net but it was ruled offside, and a cracking corner kick from Paige found Alli's normally solid head but was disallowed for hand-ball.

But, eventually, in the second half The Jaguars had the ball in the back of the net with a scorching shot from Danielle after some great breakaway play from Sarah.

Jade, playing in her new defensive position, proved to be a revelation. Mopping up lose balls, and feeding the midfield with intelligent, accurate passing. Lauren B gave great service on the wing and managed to keep the opposition suppressed along with Ellis's dogged persistent running and Lauren A's accurate lay-off passes.

Adi, having her normally safe-as-houses game in goal (with really little to do) had no chance with Haverings last, well taken goal, from outside the penalty box.

Yet again, Havering came out on top despite being played of the park for the vast majority of the match. The table is looking a bit topsy-turvey at the moment, with teams being awarded points for non-appearences and The Jaguars position not reflecting the real skill and passion they display every time they set foot on the turf. The Jaguars should have nothing to worry about if they can keep this standard of play up. Another 3 points against Runwell next match will help regain a true picture of the massive improvement the Jaguars have made this season.

Well played girls, lets get our revenge on Havering next season.