Our final league match of the season was away to Ruislip Rangers.

A warm day on a firm, bobbly pitch.

With Bella and Poppy sidelined through injury there was a reshuffle in defence.

We started with Alana in goal with a back four of Diya, Elina, Ruby and Zara. A midfield three of Alice, Lucy and Phoebe with the attack spearheaded by Isabelle, Lexi and Scarlett. Alexia was sub.

We pressed into the opposition half from kick off forcing successive corners delivered with the usual accuracy from Lexi but were unable to get the all important touch to take the lead.

Unfortunately on 9 minutes a long shot from Ruislip put them 1-0 up. it was soon 2-0 with a run from midfield and shot on 11 minutes.

The girls continued with their task and were once again creating chances. Another corner, this time Ruby put it in the danger zone but it couldn’t find the back of the net.

The defence were in control with all four putting in the challenges and on the occasion they were beaten Alana came out well and narrowed the angle to make the shot go wide.

The midfield were winning the ball and linking up well with Isabelle and Scarlett on the wings getting the better of the defence and testing the keeper.

No more goals in the first half and things to discuss in the break to cut out the runs through midfield.

On the front foot in the second half with Lucy forcing a save from the keeper. Alice and Phoebe battling hard in midfield while Elina and Ruby were able to push forward to provide more attacking options.

Unfortunately on 47 minutes Ruislip scored a third goal. A change in formation with Alexia dropping back to make a midfield three which regained control while Diya and Zara were looking comfortable at centre back.

Lexi went close from the left and Isabelle and Scarlett tested the keeper but it just wasn’t our day. A couple of penalty shouts waved away by the referee could have changed the game.

PoTM was shared by Alana for the way she marshalled her penalty area and Scarlett for her continuous work up and down the wing.

Finishing the season fourth in division one out of the nine teams that started the season.