Katie, at it again. Classy Keeper!

On Tuesday evening Actonians welcomed QPR Women to Rectory Park. The visitors made the short journey, off the back of a fantastic away win at Wimbledon. Who will be competing closely at the top of the table. When the sides last met at this venue, the host walked away winners. Narrowly nicking a one goal margin from Greta.

Kicking off this evening’s affair was the home side. Having the first chance, which was a blocked cross into the box. The rangers back line standing firm in the opening minutes. Shortly followed by a similar opportunity. Heading away the ball inside the area, QPR Women coped impressively on early attacks. Going forward again Actonians advancing run was stopped by Georgie Lewin. Leaving a chance for a counter attack, fizzling out quickly, as the player could not meet the ball. Breaking away at speed Nygaard Parsons had the visitors first chance. Sliding a shot into the lowly placed keeper, who game running out of her goal. A rebound the reward for the R’s. Engaging on that rebound, Ellie Searle sought out an opportunity, however her boot came flying off ending the attack. Preventing any further passages of play. Not long later, Actonians were on the front foot. Coming close with a shot which forced Katie McLean into a mistake. Ball booted away to bring the danger to a close. Cutting inside from the wing, the host had another go. Cross coming into the area meeting the arm of the visiting shot stopper. Stunning supporters with her speed Ellie Searle shot down the wing. Sending a shot over the bar. Continuing to cross, Actonians added another superb save to Katie’s collection. Former QPR Women player Netschova not finding the net from a free kick. Slapping a shot onto the bar, Katie McLean was back showing supporters her brilliance, magnificent movement helping her deal with the heaps of pressure from the host.

Carrying on her perfect performance. The QPR keeper made a massive save to start the second half. Stood on her goal line, Katie McLean pushed an effect past the post. Launching a long ball down the left-hand side. Actonians gave away a goal kick, when an attacking player could not latch on. Pilling on the pressure the host dominated proceedings. Making many chances, coming very close, if not for the keeper on fine form. Opening their second half account. QPR Women first chance came to nothing. A ball put into the box, before being comfortably dealt with. Bobbing by everyone in the area without a touch. Creating space for a cross, the visitors ventured the ball to Melanie Hall. Hitting it awkwardly. As the match came to a close the tempo died. Neither team having any chances. Leaving spectators searching for more, in a derby day tie. Free kicks, throw ins and goal kicks came in their plenty with time running out. Back-to-back throw ins took the Rs up the field, before being batted away. Shooting from distance QPR did not test their opposite numbers. Running riot, Actonians acted swiftly to ever ball, causing the guest to sit deep. Looking electric Ellen Wardlaw worked tirelessly. Effect amounting to nothing, as the goal evaded her. Slicing a shot, the home side scuffed the best opportunity of the period. Sloppy finishing seeing out the game.