Well, it took one game! Yes, one game and NUFC Women have already potted some silverware this season. The Sela Cup only means so much, but it was a brilliant day for Wor Lasses on Saturday, where Becky Langley’s Mags beat the mighty AC Milan before the Men played Brest at St James’ Park.
There was much speculation before the game as to how many of the seven summer signings would play. In the end five started, Deanne Cooper, Amy Andrews, Rachel Furness, Shania Hayles and Captain for the day Demi Stokes.
A sixth, Sophie Haywood coming on at half-time. But when the team sheets were handed out it was the goalkeeping name that caught the attention of many. No Claudia Moan starting nor Grace Donnelly instead a new name, Hannah Hawkins.
But when the team trotted out to warm-up it was a new name but a familiar face as Hannah ‘Reid’ it was who actually got married in the summer was the surprise starter in goal for Becky Langley’s side.
To the game and United’s women made a bright enterprising start with midfield dynamo Elysia Boddy very prominent but all were looking confident on the lush green St. James. Slightly disappointing that there was not more in the ground but those that were, were clearly enjoying it.
The Lasses took the lead in the 13th minute and what a peach of a goal it was. Hayles picking the ball up wide on the left showing great trickery to beat and speed away from her marker. She then found Boddy outside her.
Boddy, surely a player to watch this season as she was last turned the ball back to Hayles and went for the return taking it in her stride before curling an absolute beauty of a right foot shot into the far top corner past the helpless full length dive of the Milan keeper. Watch the stunning strike below:
⚽️ Elysia Boddy’s brilliant goal in @NUFCWomen’s Sela Cup clash with AC Milan yesterday 🇮🇹
The 20-year-old midfielder is one to watch in the Championship next season ⚫️⚪️#NUFC | @BoddyElysia
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Author : Jeff King
Publish date : 2024-08-13 20:29:16
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