Lansdown Sat 28th 1030am - Cup Semi Final day…saw our U13 girls play their  biggest fixture of the season v Swindon Ladies - last seasons A League winners and Cup holders.

With Chris Lowe’s team talk ringing in their ears - "compete for every ball, keep possession, support your team mates, make your parents proud"….the girls hit the ground running from the first whistle.

After some initial Swindon pressure, the girls took control of the game going ahead on 13 mins from an Ellie Lyne throw in/Becky Sartin flick on and a fine first-time shot into the back of the net from Romany Lowe.

Larkhall pressure continued, with the team holding possession well and, after some fine passing, Ellie Lyne picked up the ball midway in the Swindon half, dropped her shoulder, beat three players and buried the ball in the back of the net - the crowd went wild!

Half time fast approached with Larkhall leading 2-0.

As expected, Swindon came back into the game in the second half and, with the contest more even, every ball and every blade of grass was covered by the Larkhall Girls to maintain their lead.

With just 8 mins remaining, Swindon pulled a goal back to set up a tense finale…but with the volume levels rising from both sets of increasingly excited supporters, the Larkhall Girls’ spirit and fantastic team play saw them home deserved 2-1 winners.

A highly impressive victory for Larkhall Girls - their first County Cup Final, and a significant and proud day for Larkhall Girls football.

We can all now look forward to the Cup Final against Bath City Girls who beat Cricklade 2-0 in the other semi-final.

The date and venue of the final will be published as soon as it is known.

Well done Girls!

Martin Lyne, U13 Girls co-coach