Ladies 1's 3 - 0 Newent

Swindon Ladies 1sts beat leaders Newent 3-0 as the top two teams clashed in the West Prem 2a league.

The game started well for the home team as early Newent pressure kept Swindon penned in their own half. With their defence standing firm, Swindon began to build momentum with the right hand combination of Gemma Scrase and Lynsey Wall linking well. The pressure paid off as they took the lead when a cross was pounced on by Vicky Stokes who's first time shot smashed into the far corner.

After the interval, Swindon had their best spell of the game and regularly tore apart the Newent defence. With good chances being created including penalty corners, Swindon should have put the game beyond the league leaders. With 25 minutes of the game played, it was the Swindon goalkeeper Sarah Anstey who was involved in the pivotal moment of the game. Newent created a perfect opportunity and had two players baring down on the Swindon goal. With great agility and braveness, Anstey denied what seemed to be a definite goal to keep Swindon's slim advantage.

With growing control and maturity, Swindon began to dominate the later stages of the game and it was captain and player of the match Gemma Scrase who created Swindon's second goal. She skillfully beat two defenders, drew the goalkeeper and her pass found teenager Chloe Lewis who made no mistake from close range.

With the Newent players becoming more desperate and pushing forward, a third Swindon goal came from Vicky Stokes as she smashed another first time shot into the net for her second goal of the game.

After the game, Gemma Scrase was delighted with the result. 'We showed that we can execute a game plan today - I know that our coach will be pleased'