HONOUR IN DEFEAT

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 1 (Vicky)
THE MISSFITS 4
DESPITE finishing up the losing side the Sharks did themselves proud with a great effort against very strong opponents.
Starting 10 minutes late, The Missfits finally arrived with a team of five.
Sharks fielded their special five of Farzana, Dee, Aisha, Vicky and Salma.
It was a special night for the Roadrunner as her mum attended to spectate as the special guest.
For the first time in Vicky's 13-year football career, Mrs Roe got her first look at the Sharks battling it out.
Missfits, who have beaten champions-elect Under Estimated twice this season, proved to be very powerful opponents as expected.
The first half saw a fierce contest, both teams battling with great aggression and everyone determined to win.
A chance for Missfits almost came as Salma dived too early. The opposition striker, thinking she was certain to score, attempted a cheeky roll, but found Farzana had not given up and she made a superb save.
Vicky and Aisha battled well, both making several attempts at scoring, just not hitting the target. With five first half minutes remaining Missfits pushed forward and hit a shot which Salma would have saved, but a small deflection changed the direction of the ball and it found the net.
HALF-TIME: Sharks 0 Missfits 1.
The second half saw the Sharks feeling positive as they went in even stronger.
With the right attitude all players worked well together, keeping the pressure on.
Aisha connected with more headers and the corners were effective, however Missfits GK, who plays for West Brom, kept the attempts out.
Missfits managed to break through and in a one-on-one occasion the ball was won by the opponent who scored number two.
Vicky in reply raced forward but hit the crossbar.
Farzana also took a strong shot which was stopped by an opponent using their arm in the semi circle - a clear penalty but time was stopped as the player claimed to be bleeding from the teeth?
The ref took the injury into consideration and gave Missfits the kick off the side?
A poor call which led to the Missfits netting their third that came off a deflected save.
This however motivated the Sharks even more!! Dee cutting off a player and Farzana taking another off her feet. Both legal tackles but the attacks when Sharks mean business!
Missfits managed to slip a fourth goal from the left side as the Sharks tried to reset off a corner kick. However, the final result finished 1-4 as our very own Roadrunner scored in the final two minutes.
A well deserved goal but one of many that should have hit the net.
Gill enjoyed watching the game tonight.
A battle the Sharks were in search of all this season, not many mistakes at all and GWS walked away feeling rather proud of themselves.
Sharks stay sixth in the table with one match left against Birmingham Futsal Club next Wednesday.
NOTE: Tonight the league suddenly became known as the NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE. Why? And why change it with one game of the season left?