The Ladies 1st started their battle against the elements when they drove to Bournemouth in gale force winds and driving rain. These conditions continued throughout the match. They started strong and soon began causing problems to the home defence who couldn’t deal with the opposition forward line. Just before half time Kate Black managed to deftly guide the ball past the Bournemouth keeper.

Unfortunately, due to a deflection from a Swanage defender, namely Jackie Barker, the home side drew level which put their tails up. They went on to score a 2nd and it remained so until the last minute of the game when once again Kate Black put the ball into the back of the net. This is remarkable considering that Ms Black had spent ten minutes off the pitch prior to this with a blood injury, requiring Jess Hale to avail herself of the newly supplied PPE on the side line.

Our newest player, Charis Elphinstone, was voted player of the match. Well done Charis. Ms Black was taken to the local hospital where she had her lip glued.