GILLINGHAM ANCHORIANS 0-2 GORE COURT

First match of the season and tensions were high. Gore Court and Gillingham Anchorians wanted a victory to consolidate their position in the league.

Gore Court started off strongly and besides the odd break never really looked like losing. After numerous short corners they equalised through Tanya Wiliams before half time.

Following a great team performance Gillingham Anchorians looked dangerous on the odd occasion but first game nerves evaded Gore Court and Ann Hodnett cemented victory with an amazing strike with 10 minutes to go. Gore Court showed themselves as strong contenders for promotion this season. Watch this space.....

BBHC 2 - 1 gore court

Gore Court traveled to BBHC this weekend with a much depleted squad through injury. Gore Court came out strongly in the first half with all the possession. They hit the post and had several shots saved on the line. BBHC looked dangerous on the break as the half progressed and following a lapse in concentration by Gore Court they took advantage of this scoring 2 in quick succession prior to the half time whistle.

The second half saw a battle between the two sides with end to end play. Gore Court converted a short corner through Alison Cox with 10 minutes to go and battered the BBHC defence in pursuit of that second goal but solid keeping meant this was to no avail. Final score 2-1.

Gore Court 2 - 3 Basildon

Gore Court Ladies 1st XI still being plagued by injury faced Basildon this weekend.  It was always going to be a tough game and in the first half Gore Court were sluggish and never really looked to threaten Basildon other than the odd short corner.  Basildon took advantage of Gore Court's lack of intensity and scored 2 before half time from set play.

The second half saw Gore Court fight back, it looked like a new team had come on to the pitch and this effort enabled Gore Court to draw level with two great goals off the keepers pads from Jenny Francis and Lucy Owen.  Both sides were pushing for that third goal and unfortunately for Gore Court their attacking play meant the defence was left exposed and Basildon scored a third.  Gore Court never gave up and had numerous opportunities to equalise but strong keeping from Basildon meant the final score was 3-2. A great performance in the second half but Gore Court has to concentrate on playing like this from the starting whistle.

SEVENOAKS 1 - 0 GORE COURT

Gore Court faced Sevenoaks away this week. With continued injury, their 2nd team players had to step up to the mark. With a great team effort in the first half and several attacking short corners the two teams looked fairly evenly matched.

After some heavy pressure from Sevenoaks at the beginning of the second half the defence held strong until a very unfortunate umpiring decision led to Sevenoaks scoring the only goal of the game. Gore Court continued to attack but couldn't break through and a near miss at the end showed luck was against Gore Court on the day.

Gore Court 4 - 0 Gillingham Anchorians

Gore Court played the Anchorians this weekend in somewhat of a local derby. Having played them earlier in the season and winning. Gore Court were hoping for 3 points. They started strongly with lots of good attacking play. Anchorians goalie kept them in it in the first half but eventually Gore Court broke through with Alison Cox scoring the first. Anchorians suffered an injury and with no subs were reduced to 10. Gore Court took advantage of this and looking ever stronger scored 3 more from Cox, Williams and Francis. A great result and some well earned points.

CANTERBURY 4 - 1 GORE COURT

Gore Court played away against top of the table, Canterbury this week. The water base pitch always presents a challenge to the visiting side and it took Gore Court a while to adjust to the bounce on this different surface. Canterbury proved to be the stronger side in the first half and 2 lucky goals put Gore Court on the back foot. By half time it was 4-0, the score line not really reflecting the flow of play.

Having adjusted to the pitch Gore Court came out in the second half fighting. A great team effort led to a goal when Jenny  Francis hit a long ball through to Lizzie Jenkins who slotted the ball into the goal from top of the D. Final score 4-1, but Gore Court showed they still have some fight to progress up the table, especially once they're back to full fitness.  

GORE COURT 1 - 3 TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Gore Court faced Tunbridge Wells at home this weekend. Ever slow to start Gore Court allowed the opposition to get the better of them scoring 2 quick goals putting Gore Court on the back foot. As always Gore Court stepped up to the challenge and began to threaten the Tunbridge Wells goal. 

2-0 at half time meant there was everything to play for. With the return of Donna Hearn and Hayley Surridge to the side Gore Court looked threatening and after a string of short corners got that crucial 1st goal through Sian but solid keeping meant no matter how hard Gore Court battered the goal line they couldn't find that 2nd goal. Dominance in attack led to defensive holes as Gore Court pushed for the equaliser. A very unfortunate own goal with 10 mins to go meant at 3-1 Gore Court had a struggle ahead. They refused to give up but could not seem to score those crucial points need in this league. 

GORE COURT 1 - 2 HOLCOMBE

Gore Court were unlucky once again this weekend. They were at home to Holcombe and the 2 sides were pretty evenly matched but Gore Court, true to form let in 2 early goals that were somewhat fortunate for Holcombe.  This put Gore Court on the back foot and despite some good play in the first half including hitting the post they failed to get one back.

As ever, in the 2nd half, Gore Court came out fighting. With strong periods of play and some good solid defending helped by the return from injury of Anna Wanstall a welcome boost for the team, Gore Court had many opportunities to score. They came very close through numerous short corners but somehow Holcombe managed to scramble the ball away from the goal. With 5 mins to go Gore Court scored their 1st through Alison Cox but it was too late. Final score, 2-1.

GORE COURT 2 - 1 BRENTWOOD

Gore Court were playing a very important game today, at 2nd from bottom they needed a win under their belt before Christmas. They came out hard and fast and Brentwood were struggling under the pressure. After several attacks and short corners Rachael Lukehurst got the first with a cracking strike beating the keeper. Gore Court lacked some intensity towards the end of the 1st half and needed to get this back to clinch a win. 

Against the flow of play Brentwood equalised from a scrappy short corner so Gore Court had to step it up a notch. Tensions were high and attack after attack eventually paid dividends when Alison Cox made it 2-1 with another great strike from a short corner. Brentwood looked dangerous on the break but solid keeping from Kerry Rainer and good defensive marking meant Gore Court came away with 3 points.

GORE COURT 1 - 1 BBHC

Gore Court Ladies were at home this weekend against BBHC.  Having lost to this side earlier in the season they hoped to make use of the home advantage and get the 3 points they are in need of.  Both teams started strongly and there were chances coming at both ends.  By half time the game was still 0-0 so both teams were fighting for that first goal.  Gore Court looked the stronger side in the second half and the pressure they were putting on BBHC paid off when Ann Wanstall scored a cracking goal with only 10 minutes to go.  Gore Court were put back under pressure but if they could keep their composure they could take the 3 points. Failure to keep possession lead however to BBHC getting the equaliser with only 5 minutes to go.  Final score 1 all.

BASILDON 3 - 3 GORE COURT