by Darrell Allen (5/9/23)
Above: Natasha Snelling, who scored both Norwich City’s goals in their 2-2 draw with London Seaward on Sunday, celebrates a strike. Photo: Norwich City Women.
FA Women’s National League Division One South East
Norwich City had to settle for a share of the spoils in an exciting 2-2 draw with London Seaward at The Nest,
Natasha Snelling opened the scoring for the Canaries before, in the second half, Katherine Long equalised for London Seaward. Snelling put the home side back in front but they were unable to hold on for the victory as Megan Burrows ensured the points were shared, scoring for visitors with 16 minutes left on the clock.
Eastern Region Premier Division
It was a tough day for Norfolk teams in tier five as Wroxham were beaten 3-1 away by Luton Town. After a goalless first half, Luton put the game out of sight in the second period thanks to goals from Andie Dickens, Eleanor Wade, and Elizabeth Sanders. Keela Olive got a consolation goal back for Wroxham but by then it was too little too late for Adam Race’s team.
Elsewhere, King’s Lynn Town put in an improved performance but were beaten 7-1 at home by Needham Market at The Walks. The visitors led 3-0 at halftime thanks to a brace from Molly Hall, with Lina Nagib getting the third.
In the second half, Lina Nagib added her second, and before Paige Wakefield made it 5-0, King’s Lynn pulled one back through Jodie Hopkins but there was to be no comeback as Ellie Rossiter made it 6-1, and the day was rounded off by Molly Hall getting her hat-trick and completing a very comprehensive victory for Needham Market.
Eastern Region Division One North
Dussindale and Hellesdon Rovers produced the result of the weekend by winning their local derby 6-1 away to Fakenham Town. Victoria Leyer and Tallulah Bell both scored two each with Shanice Sutton and Abby Hutchin getting the other goals. Rochelle Words got Fakenham’s goal.
It was a result that sees Dussindale and Hellesdon sit top of the table with eleven goals in two games in a superb start to the season.
In this week’s other game featuring a Norfolk team, Thetford Town beat Wootton Blue Cross 3-0 at Mundford Road thanks to goals from Hannah Claughton, Kamile Omeleviciute, and Jordanne Sillitoe. They, like Dussindale and Hellesdon, also have two wins from two.
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