Bridport FC Women 2
Portishead Town Ladies 2
AFTER a dramatic 4-4 comeback in March, league leaders Portishead arrived at St Mary’s with their strongest squad, determined to protect their top-spot advantage. Bridport, however, entered the fray with nothing to lose and everything to prove.
Bridport started as the brighter side, with Laura Tattershall and Holly Perryment testing the visitors early. The pressure paid off midway through the first half; a midfield interception from The Bees own goal kick allowed Tattershall to be played through, finishing with clinical ease to make it 1-0.
The lead was soon doubled in stunning style. Following a corner, the ball fell to Cait Corbett well outside the box. Corbett’s lofted strike caught the keeper off her line, nesting into the goal to put the Bees 2-0 up.
Portishead showed their championship pedigree in the second half. Despite superb saves from keeper Zoe Disley German, the visitors found a breakthrough in the 71st minute after a clever turn opened up our defense. In the 84th minute, a perfectly struck free-kick from distance leveled the scoring.
While it's tough to see a lead slip, the Bees were arguably the better side overall and showed incredible heart against the league's best. The point earned sees us climb another spot in the table.
Defender Lindsey Johnson was was awarded the Player of the Match award for her composure and defensive headers which proved vital in neutralizing a potent Portishead attack.
Next Up the Bees travel to Wellington next Sunday.
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