The great rivalries of world football
“El Clasico” in Spain
(Barcelona v Real Madrid)
“El Superclasico” in Argentina (Boca Juniors v River Plate)
and now
“El Cappuccino” the derby of Richmond upon Thames
Teddington Athletic v Barnes Eagles
Sun, showers, cold then hot- it is a spring day in England. The
two teams star brightly filled with the knowledge that three wins in their
final games will give Teddington second place in the league but a win for Barnes
will win them the league.
End to end football with great play by Ciara, Sophia and
Hannah Rose marshalling the defence, confident calling by Kathryn and Elin through,
and a pass to Ruby and just past the post. Hannah Reiter a great run through on
goal and past the other post. The Barnes goalie, the tallest in the League,
make her presence felt but Teddington are on top.
“Their number nine looks useful” Sarah Dillamore sticks limpet like to the
task of marking her until a Rooneyesque lob from outside the penalty area
narrowly flies over Kathryn’s goal. Kathryn then makes a great save from an in-swinging
corner.
The crowd have come in their numbers (20) from TW11 to
support “the Athletic” and the sighs of relief are audible as the offside trap
and Kathryn are beaten but Sarah clears off of the line. Sadie comes on and
immediately makes good runs beats her defender and narrowly misses. Then the
inevitable. A scramble in the penalty area, the ball falls to number nine and
she smashes the ball into the net. Two minutes later and the half time whistle.
Well played and there is still time.
The second half , great work from Lola and a beautiful one
two by Charlotje, a typical storming run and again just missed. Hannah Reiter put through from the half way
line is brought down in the penalty area, no penalty given and play continues
despite her obvious discomfort. Proof that it really wasn’t going to be our day
as Barnes go up to the other end and score in a goalmouth scramble 0-2
Jennifer and Issy come on for cameo appearances as the game
winds down to a conclusion. The whistle blows and Barnes have deservedly won
the league.
A great performance by our team against easily the best team
in the league. No a great performance, from in my opinion, the two best
teams in the league, We play Barnes Eagles once more this season so there
is still time for revenge. As Barnes celebrated,
our girls looked on …………..Next year it will be our turn.
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