Ladies 1s
Carnegie Ladies 1s played Uddingston 2s on the 7th of November. The game started very evenly, with both teams having sequences of attack but with neither side able to score before the end of the first quarter, however Carnegie was able to get the first goal of the game during the second quarter. The goal came from an open play shot into the back of the goal by Lorna McLintock.
Going into the second half one goal up, Carnegie continued to push and challenge Uddingston, securing another goal scored by Ciara Wilkie after a strong performance in the attacking D.
The third quarter ended with a short corner for Carnegie. The first shot was deflected by the Uddingston goalkeeper into Carnegie’s captain, Ellen Gordon. The short was re-awarded, and a pass from Emma Mathie from top D allowed Ciara to secure her second goal of the game.
In the final quarter, another goal was scored for Carnegie by Libby Pearson, to take the score to 4-0. Uddingston then won a sequence of short corners, but were unable to score past the tenacious Carnegie defence with the game ending as a 4-0 win to Carnegie.
The MVP for this game was tied between Megan Lacy and Susie Bond for their relentless effort in the midfield.
Ladies 2s
Carnegie Ladies 2s travelled to Peffermill to take on Edinburgh Uni 8s. The uni team started strongly and put Carnegie under pressure from the start. The Carnegie defence absorbed the attacks and settled in to the first quarter, but Edinburgh Uni took the lead with a well worked goal.
The second quarter started almost the same as the first, with lots of pressure on the Carnegie defence before they managed to get the ball out of their own half. Uni 8s were clinical in their passing and another successful attack resulted in a second goal, followed soon after with their third.
The second half saw Carnegie make progress up the pitch, with good runs up the right and balls finally getting in to the D. Carnegie were awarded a couple of short corners but were unable to convert shots into goals. Edinburgh Uni continued their attack on the Carnegie defence and were able to advanced quickly and in numbers. Uni 8s added another goal in the second half, despite Carnegie increasing their possession of the ball. Carnegie dug in and battled to win and retain the ball in the midfield, but there was no way through the well set up Uni 8s who ended up 4-0 winners.
MVP Laura Donaldson and Joanna Blackwood
Ladies 3s
Carnegie 3s vs Preston Lodge
Preston Lodge came out strong, making it a hard and physical game from the start. Carnegie played a very attacking game, with some outstanding passages of play and great teamwork across the pitch. The first half saw Preston Lodge awarded a short corner, but they were unable to make anything of it, leaving the score 0–0 going into half-time.
Carnegie continued to push forward in the second half, creating plenty of attacking opportunities and winning three short corners throughout the game, but unfortunately none found the back of the net. The breakthrough finally came in the second half, with a run from the halfway line, taking on the Preston Lodge defence before slotting the ball into the bottom corner to give Carnegie a 1–0 lead. The girls continued to work hard, supporting and encouraging each other right up until the final whistle.
A fantastic team effort with some outstanding play throughout. Couldn’t be prouder of the girls for putting in a full shift with no subs, keeping a clean sheet and coming away with a well-deserved win
Full Time: 1–0 to Carnegie
MVP Kate Wallace and Nicola Waterston
Ladies 1s Cup
Carnegie Ladies 1s played Glasgow Accies 1s in the second round of the Scottish Cup on Sunday 8th of November. It was a tough game from the start with Glasgow Accies scoring two goals quite quickly in the first quarter both from open play. Carnegie held their ground, however, meaning that no goals were scored by either team in the second quarter so the score at half time was 2-0 to Glasgow Accies.
Carnegie secured a goal scored by forward Kenny Bannerman making the scoreline 2-1. Unfortunately, in the third quarter, Glasgow Accies scored their third goal from open play again. Carnegie were not discouraged and continued their fight into the final quarter. Carnegie’s second goal was scored by Kerry Jackson with an clinical reverse hit, meaning Carnegie was still in with a chance of winning the game. Sadly, Carnegie, despite their great efforts, were unable to secure another goal and ended up losing with a final score of 3-2.
The MVP for this game a was awarded to Libby Pearson for her great attacking play and Becca Atkins for her strong performance in defence