Dual disappointment for Savoy women

MYRTLEFORD’S senior women’s soccer side were unable to record a win from their two matches last week. Taking to the ground on Tuesday night for their FA Cup clash against Melrose, Savoy fell 0-2, before conceding 0-4 against the same foe in their league match on Saturday. Savoy held their more experienced foes scoreless for the first hour of the FA Cup game, managing the wet and slippery conditions well. Unfortunately, after lapse of concentration, the side conceded the first goal from a corner. Fighting back hard, for 20 minutes they had Melrose on the back foot and were unlucky not to convert. In the final minutes of the game, a loose ball and defensive error saw Melrose find their second goal. Co-coach Tom Scott said despite the result, it was a positive outcome for the young side. “This game gave Will [Robinson-Dunn] and I a lot of belief in our tactics - considering we have a young squad, we were able to complete at high level against a league front runner,” he said. “Sienna Alam played exceptionally well, creating chances, individual skill and constant pressure in the forward half. “This game also offered the opportunity to see how Melrose would play.” The team prepared hard for their weekend league match against Melrose, familiar with their stronger players and tactics. While the 0-4 scoreline may seem like a one-sided match, Scott said there was a lot to take from the encounter. “Our girls tried to maintain a high level of physicality, but the more experienced team were able to hold their ground for longer,” he said. “It was an interesting game, which we think wasn't well reflected in the scoreline. “We were able to make a lot of chances going forward, and forced Melrose to shift from their initial game approach and we were able to play a more attacking style. “Though both results weren't what we wanted, we’re positive because = the game enabled our girls to get another two games under their belt in a short period of time. “We now look to [Wodonga] Heart as a big opportunity for a win as we have some players coming back from injury.” The reserve women continued their winning form from last season, sitting third overall without a loss after their 3-1 win over Melrose. The side is still slightly short on numbers, so any interested players are encouraged to head down to training every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6.30pm.

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