Women's Report | Card's held to goalless draw at Wimborne Town

Wimborne Town FC Women 0 - 0 Woking FC Women
Sunday 1 September 2024
14:00 KO
Wimborne Town FC Stadium

MATCH REPORT

The rain began pouring down just as the whistle blew to kick off what turned out to be a tightly contested match between Wimborne Town FC Women and Woking FC Women. Both teams showcased determination and grit, but ultimately, it was a day of missed opportunities, especially for Woking FC Women, who will feel they could have walked away with more than just a point.

First Half Highlights

Woking FC Women started the match strongly, immediately putting pressure on Wimborne Town FC's defense. Within the first 10 minutes, Woking earned two corners, setting the tone for their aggressive approach. The first of these led to a brilliant chance for Gaby Hobday, who connected with a left-footed volley after Beth Anders skillfully brought down the ball and laid it off. Hobday’s shot was on target, heading for the top left corner, but the Wimborne Town FC Women’s goalkeeper made an exceptional full-stretch diving save. The subsequent corner saw Laura Mitchell try her luck with a curling right-footed effort from outside the box, aiming for the far right-hand corner, but once again, the Wimborne Town keeper was equal to the task.

Wimborne Town FC Women had their own moment of threat in the 25th minute. A swift counter-attack saw their right winger cut inside and then outside before unleashing a powerful right-footed shot. However, Woking FC Women’s goalkeeper, Amy Jenkins, produced a stunning save, pushing the ball onto the right-hand upright and out for a corner.

The first half was marred by an unfortunate incident in the 38th minute when Woking FC Women’s Maddison Eggleton fell awkwardly while contesting an aerial duel. She required immediate medical attention and was forced to leave the field. The club later confirmed that Eggleton has suffered a broken fibula and everyone at Woking FC Women wishes her a speedy and full recovery.

The remainder of the first half was evenly contested in the midfield, with neither side managing to maintain possession for extended periods. The half-time whistle blew with the scoreline still goalless.

HALFTIME 0-0

Second Half Highlights

Wimborne Town FC Women began the second half with renewed energy, applying sustained pressure in Woking’s defensive third for the first five minutes. Despite their dominance, they could only muster one shot from distance, comfortably held by Amy Jenkins.

The best chances of the match, however, fell to Woking FC Women. In the 52nd minute, Gaby Hobday picked up the ball 40 yards from goal and drove towards the box, but her left-footed shot drifted wide of the far right-hand post. Fifteen minutes later, Hobday found herself one-on-one with the Wimborne Town goalkeeper after receiving a perfectly weighted through ball. Unfortunately, her left-footed attempt rolled just wide of the left-hand upright.

The 71st minute saw another golden opportunity for Woking FC Women. Louise Curr, played in by Alicia Christie, found herself in a one-on-one situation with the Wimborne Town keeper. The keeper, however, stood her ground and made a crucial block with a strong left hand, denying Curr near the penalty spot.
In the final 15 minutes, Woking FC Women piled on the pressure, dominating possession and creating numerous chances. They won five corners in the last 10 minutes alone, with shots from Gaby Hobday, Bryony Gibbs, and Fran Cotter either blocked or placed wide. Despite their relentless efforts, the breakthrough never came.

The match ended in a goalless draw, reflecting the competitive nature of both sides. Wimborne Town FC Women, in just their third year of existence, proved to be a well-organised and structured opponent, while Woking FC Women will rue their missed opportunities.

NEXT MATCH

We are excited to announce that our first home game of 2024/25 season will be played at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. Admission is free and we want to fill our stadium, so come on down and cheer on the team in their first home game of the season.

Woking FC Women v Abbey Park Rangers
Sunday 8 September 2024
15:00 KICK OFF
Laithwaite Community Stadium