Match Report: Ebbsfleet Utd Women FC 1-1 Dartford FC. London and SouthEast Regional League Premier Division, played on Sunday 15th December 2024.
Team: Jade Charlton, Chana Hinds, Abbey Davies, Shauna Griffiths, Amy Russ, Xayla-Rae Alberts, Brionne Fowle, Gabby Howell, Beth Powell, Emily Vaughan, Emily Woodhouse. Subs: Georgie Davis, Lizzie Adams, Neve Connor, Poppy Payne, Ellie Dolby.
The final game of 2024 was upon us and there was no better way to end the year with a derby game against your local rivals. This one saw us make the short trip to take on Ebbsfleet Utd Women looking to end the year on a high.
The game began very conservatively with both sides looking to impose their game plan early on. Darts created the best of the opening chances in the 11th minute. A great ball across the 6yd box from Brionne Fowle found Amy Russ, who headed towards goal but the header went over the bar.
As the first half progressed, both sides continued to create chances and it wasn’t long before the game had its first goal. The home side capitalised on a defensive error from the Darts and the ball fell to Georgia Pearch, who slotted the ball home to put the home side ahead.
The Darts looked to get back on even terms before the half time break. The best of the chances came in the 42nd minute as Emily Vaughan found Brionne Fowle in space on the edge of the box. The Darts midfielder fired an effort from distance wide of the target and we were behind at the halfway stage.
We began the second half very much on the front foot looking for a way back into the game and went close midway through the second half. In the 64th minute, a cross from Abbey Davies found Shauni Griffiths inside the Ebbsfleet box. The Darts midfielder volleyed towards goal but it came back off the crossbar.
We continued to search for the equaliser and were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute. Shauni Griffiths stepped up and calmly slotted the ball past the Ebbsfleet keeper to equalise for the Darts. Darts went close to going ahead five minutes later.
In the 73rd minute, a frantic passage of play inside the Ebbsfleet box saw the ball fall to Amy Russ. The Darts forward headed towards goal, but it was cleared off the line by an Ebbsfleet defender.
We continued to create chances and almost found a winner in the final minute of the game. An effort from Shauni Griffiths looked to be heading into the corner, but this effort was superbly saved by Ebbsfleet keeper, Cara Davies, and the points were shared between the two sides.
FT Ebbsfleet Utd Women 1-1 Dartford FC
A hard fought point for the Darts in our final game of the year. A big thank you to all of the fans that travelled to support us.
We would like to wish all of our fans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we will see you all in 2025!
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