Cranleigh earned their fourth point of the season with a determined 3-3 draw at home against Milford & Witley, a result that means they have now accumulated more league points after just five matches than they did over the entire 18-game campaign last season.
Fixtures & Results
Soph was in sensational form down the right wing, proving almost unplayable for the opposition. Her speed and powerful finishing led to two goals, one in each half, both coming after impressive wing play. Genevieve also netted her second goal of the season, adding to Cranleigh’s attacking threat.
League table
At half-time, the score stood at 2-2, with Cranleigh conceding an unfortunate own goal, but the team remained optimistic about getting something from the match. Milford & Witley regained the lead in the second half, but Cranleigh’s never-say-die attitude paid off, as Soph’s second goal secured a much-deserved point.
The match ended in a draw, but it felt like a victory for Cranleigh, with the players showing great heart and battling until the final whistle. They will take this momentum into next Sunday’s home match at Glebelands against Guildford Saints, continuing their journey of steady improvement.
Final Score: Cranleigh FC Women 3-3 Milford & Witley
Next fixture: (H) Guildford Saints, 2pm, Sunday, 20th October, Glebelands
Coaches: Nick Bamford, Wayne Stevens
Team sponsors: Create-I-Ltd, Heartwork Coffee, Informed Choice, Bear Content, The Beautiful.
About Cranleigh FC
Cranleigh Football Club is an inclusive club and its youth teams welcomes boys and girls of all abilities, with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Coaching is based around a variety of games and exercises, following the latest FA models for player development.
The coaching models the club follows place emphasis on equal opportunities for all players, regardless of background or ability, and on participation rather than winning. All players receive equal playing time, are provided with the opportunity to play in all positions, and the coaching focus is on playing the ‘right way’, even if this has a negative impact on results in the short and medium term.
