County cup exit

🏆 COUNTY CUP QUARTER-FINAL | MATCH REVIEW ⚽

Penistone Church Women’s U13 0-1 Wath

It wasn't meant to be today for Penistone Church as our County Cup journey came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Division 1 opposition, Wath.

There was certainly nothing between the two sides in what was a fiercely contested quarter-final. Both teams created opportunities, but on another day the result could have been very different.

Wath had one effort dramatically cleared off the line, while Penistone came agonisingly close on two occasions. Gracie rattled the crossbar in the first half before Rohan struck the post later in the game. Fine margins, and unfortunately they just didn't fall our way today.

A special mention goes to Girl of the Game, Indi, who put in a tremendous shift at the back. Her determination, work rate and defensive contribution helped keep Penistone firmly in the contest throughout.

But that's football. Sometimes the chances go in, sometimes they don't. Today, the fine margins went against us.

The girls can nevertheless hold their heads high. They've battled their way to the County Cup quarter-finals, shown what they're capable of and done themselves, the club and everyone supporting them incredibly proud.

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NEXT UP: BACK TO LEAGUE ACTION!

Attention now turns to Saturday and another tough test away against league leaders Worksop Pink (Langwith).

There's a bit of history between these two sides, with Penistone beating Langwith on the final day of last season to pip them to third place in Division 2. No doubt another cracking game awaits!

Onwards and upwards. Heads held high, lessons learned and plenty more football to come.

Up the Church! ⛪⚽🖤