A result worth waiting for!!

Cannock well and truly entertained their local rivals Lichfield Diamonds knowing their past history and Cannock had to play their best.

During the first half both teams played with passion but had nothing to show. This seemed to be the case for the entire first 45 minutes.

The second half Cannock showed their true colours by dominating with consistant effort, determination and a desire to win. Cannock created at least 6 clear cut opportunities but still with no goals being scored. The only and what was to be the winning goal was scored by Gemma Horne from another superb cross from Helen Tonks to make it 1-0.

Again, Cannock went on to have numerous chances but with no outcome. With the game in its final few seconds Diamonds broke but Karen Clough was matched by keeper Hannah Waddell to make sure Cannock bagged all 3 points.

A clean sheet and a top team performance was well deserved and credit must go to Helen Tonks and Gemma Wood amongst others for keeping their discipline throughout the game where tackles were unpunished.

Manager Lee Aston after the match quoted - "I will be going home to enjoy my Stella (the beer!!) accompanied with some sweet grapes!"

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - HANNAH WADDELL (DECIDED BY THE OPPOSITION)

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