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Ladies 1XI vs Southend 2XI - Goals Galore Despite A Missing Stick
Kris Baker28 Sep - 15:54
By Sarah (and the Team)
Witham Ladies 1st XI vs Southend 2s
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Venue: Witham
Result: Witham Ladies 1st XI 6 – 1 Southend 2s
Witham Ladies 1st XI delivered a sizzling performance on a sunny Saturday afternoon, dispatching Southend 2s with a confident 6–1 victory in their second league game of the season. Despite half the squad off galavanting (presumably somewhere less sweaty), the team pulled together with grit, flair, and a healthy dose of chaos.
A huge shoutout to our fabulous reinforcements from the 2s — Amelia Tyson, Sue Rayner, Sarah Van Stock, and Maya Moon — who stepped up and slotted in seamlessly. The squad depth is real, and so is the gratitude.
Coach Kieron Parkes delivered a rousing halftime team talk that clearly hit the mark — three goals followed in the second half.
Goals Galore
6’ – A textbook short corner routine saw Chloe Campbell feed Eve Spooner, who deflected the ball past the keeper with surgical precision.
10’ – Sarah O’Shea’s shot may have lacked power, but it had purpose. With Hannah Cagney shielding it from Southend sticks, the ball trickled over the line in slow motion glory.
14’ – Holly Cagney channeled her inner assassin, taking on the keeper one-on-one and slotting the ball home with ice-cold composure.
32’ – Chloe Campbell unleashed a straight strike from a penalty corner that left the defence rooted.
44’ – Chloe again, this time from open play, rocketed a shot from the edge of the D that could’ve taken paint off the backboard.
60’ – After a Southend foot on the line, Witham were awarded a penalty flick. Sarah O’Shea stepped up and coolly lifted the ball into the bottom left corner — a sweet moment against her former club.
Southend managed a consolation goal in the 55th minute, but it was little more than a footnote in Witham’s dominant display.
Midfield Mayhem & Defensive Steel
Player of the Match went to Holly Cagney, whose relentless running in midfield made her look like she’d been cloned. Her link-up play with mum Hannah Cagney down the right was a masterclass in one-twos and family chemistry.
At the back, Moose (Michelle Fussell) was solid in goal, supported by a defensive unit that refused to be rattled. Special mention to Chloe Peppiatt-Johnson, Sue Rayner, Amelia Tyson, Jess Larbalestier and Emma Saunders for keeping Southend’s chances to a minimum — and for surviving a few spicy moments with chatty opposition players.
Comedy Corner
Muppet of the Match: Eve Spooner, for forgetting her stick before the game and then leaving it on the pitch after. A full-circle moment.
Hannah Cagney missed two sitters and blamed it on a two-week-old neck injury, despite Moose offering a neck support pre-match.
Captain’s Words
“Smashing game today ladies! Fab work and effort from everybody, super proud captain”
— Chloe Campbell
Next Up
With momentum building and the squad showing serious depth, Witham Ladies 1s are looking strong heading into the next fixture. Whether the galavanters return or not, this team means business.
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Venue: Witham
Result: Witham Ladies 1st XI 6 – 1 Southend 2s
Witham Ladies 1st XI delivered a sizzling performance on a sunny Saturday afternoon, dispatching Southend 2s with a confident 6–1 victory in their second league game of the season. Despite half the squad off galavanting (presumably somewhere less sweaty), the team pulled together with grit, flair, and a healthy dose of chaos.
A huge shoutout to our fabulous reinforcements from the 2s — Amelia Tyson, Sue Rayner, Sarah Van Stock, and Maya Moon — who stepped up and slotted in seamlessly. The squad depth is real, and so is the gratitude.
Coach Kieron Parkes delivered a rousing halftime team talk that clearly hit the mark — three goals followed in the second half.
Goals Galore
6’ – A textbook short corner routine saw Chloe Campbell feed Eve Spooner, who deflected the ball past the keeper with surgical precision.
10’ – Sarah O’Shea’s shot may have lacked power, but it had purpose. With Hannah Cagney shielding it from Southend sticks, the ball trickled over the line in slow motion glory.
14’ – Holly Cagney channeled her inner assassin, taking on the keeper one-on-one and slotting the ball home with ice-cold composure.
32’ – Chloe Campbell unleashed a straight strike from a penalty corner that left the defence rooted.
44’ – Chloe again, this time from open play, rocketed a shot from the edge of the D that could’ve taken paint off the backboard.
60’ – After a Southend foot on the line, Witham were awarded a penalty flick. Sarah O’Shea stepped up and coolly lifted the ball into the bottom left corner — a sweet moment against her former club.
Southend managed a consolation goal in the 55th minute, but it was little more than a footnote in Witham’s dominant display.
Midfield Mayhem & Defensive Steel
Player of the Match went to Holly Cagney, whose relentless running in midfield made her look like she’d been cloned. Her link-up play with mum Hannah Cagney down the right was a masterclass in one-twos and family chemistry.
At the back, Moose (Michelle Fussell) was solid in goal, supported by a defensive unit that refused to be rattled. Special mention to Chloe Peppiatt-Johnson, Sue Rayner, Amelia Tyson, Jess Larbalestier and Emma Saunders for keeping Southend’s chances to a minimum — and for surviving a few spicy moments with chatty opposition players.
Comedy Corner
Muppet of the Match: Eve Spooner, for forgetting her stick before the game and then leaving it on the pitch after. A full-circle moment.
Hannah Cagney missed two sitters and blamed it on a two-week-old neck injury, despite Moose offering a neck support pre-match.
Captain’s Words
“Smashing game today ladies! Fab work and effort from everybody, super proud captain”
— Chloe Campbell
Next Up
With momentum building and the squad showing serious depth, Witham Ladies 1s are looking strong heading into the next fixture. Whether the galavanters return or not, this team means business.
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