Following their narrow win against Crawley Wasp, London Bees were back in action this Wednesday evening. Taking on Hounslow Women in the Women’s national league south. The fixture being played on a AstroTurf pitch at the Hive. To prevent any late postponements, which the club are well known for.
Kicking off almost ten minutes late, this match finally got underway. With no visible reason for the delay. London Bees started brightly by winning a free kick. But it ended up in the opposition keepers’ hands easily. Holding the ball up the field, the host saw Jo Wilson’s corner almost cross the line. Hounslow managing to clear it. At the very last second. Having another chance, a minute later Jo Wilson came close again. Making the most out of Courtney Ward Chambers creation, she saw her effort just wide of the post. Keeping up the momentum London Bees nearly scored on the eleventh minute. The visiting keeper just about holding the score level, to the relief of her team mates. Flo Gamby was the next player to break through. Heading the ball just over the Hounslow net. Jade bell and Wood joined in, firing wide of the goal. But it was Courtney Ward Chambers who managed to break the deadlock. Sending Jo Wilson’s cross into the bottom right corner. Almost doubling their lead instantly Wilson sent an unsuccessful volley goal bound. Driving through Courtney was at it again, looking determined to score this evening. The on-rushing keeper preventing her this time around. Hounslow managed to create one chance. Crossing the ball from wide, but right into the host keepers’ hands. Before the break the home side had two more opportunities. Working it well inside the box, they forced the keeper into a low save. Shortly before knocking the ball over the visiting defenders head right into the attacker’s path. Smacking it wide of the post.
At half time it was the home side who were ahead. Two former QPR players linking up to create the goal, against a terrible Hounslow team. Arguably the worst I’ve seen all season. When play got back underway it was London Bees who had the first chance. Jo Wilson finding the side netting from very close range. However, it did not take long for a goal to come for the player. Netting on the fiftieth minute. Slamming home, a pass from Jade Bell, who forced the keeper into an error. Something that would happen on more than one occasion tonight. Goddard made it three two minutes later, finishing in the bottom left corner. Pressing for more Goddard had two chances to clinch a five-minute hattrick. Sadly, Hounslow’s keeper performed better these time. It wasn’t too long before the score line increased again. Getting another goal, Jo Wilson drilled an effort towards goal. Finding the net after another mistake from the keeper. Before full time London bees had a fifth. Flo Gambsy getting on the score sheet, after making the most from a pass. Leading by example as skipper.
In conclusion this was a thrilling performance from London Bees. Hounslow looked hopeless, and almost certain to go down. Setting up a tie against Queens Park Rangers next season.
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