Lacrosse Womens 1sts
Time: Saturday 12.30
Location: 22 acres
Points: Lancaster 4
York 3 - Lancaster 5
It was a disappointing day for the Women’s 1sts Lacrosse team as they succumbed to a 5-3 defeat at the hands of a pumped-up Lacrosse team.
Both sides experienced a nervy start to the match, with York particularly scrappy in the opening exchanges.
However, York began to assert their dominance and the team was lifted by strong work in the midfield. A quick Smith run-and-pass set up Carina Topham for the opening goal, as York ended the first quarter 1-0 up.
In the second quarter, York were still struggling to break down a very efficient and organised Lancaster defence.
It took a superb solo goal from Smith to finally break them down, as she beat two Lancaster players before unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom-left corner from a tight angle.
However, Lancaster started strongly in the second half and quickly leveled the scores. With the momentum in their favour, the team moved 5-2 ahead by the start of the final quarter.
York managed to pull a goal back through Alicia Hanlon but it was too little, too late as the clock was always against them. A delighted Lancaster team celebrated their victory as York rued missed chances.
Matthew Jeynes
