Stroud Ladies3rds 0

Bourton & Sherborne 2nds 5

THE score completely belies the fantastic hockey played by Stroud against top of the table, Bourton & Sherborne.

The successful implementation of a string of short corners kept the Bourton keeper busy and the movement of the Stroud forwards in the 'D' was particularly impressive.

Sarah Scott was unlucky to have her close range shot on goal saved twice. There was a great performance in defence from sweeper Di Furlong, left-back Lydia Wakefield, GK Sara Price and 'player-of-the-match' Jules LeBihan. The movement of the ball in the first half, square, back and straight enabled Stroud to retain possession.