Women's football news
Written by: Joe
Olivia Carpenter’s wonder goal helped Lewes FC Women to a first league win of the new season and push the Rooks up to ninth in the table with a 2-1 triumph over Oxford United Women on Sunday.
Lewes had taken an early lead through a freak own goal after a mix-up between the Oxford defence and their goalkeeper. If that was fortuitous, there was nothing lucky about Carpenter doubling the Rooks’ lead before half time.
The midfielder lingered on the edge of the area as Lewes took a corner and, when the ball was cleared, took one touch before rocketing her shot in off the crossbar from long range.
Lewes fans have become accustomed to screamers from distance already this season, but Carpenter’s was truly one to cherish.
Adekite Fatuga-Dada, Sammy Quayle and Paula Howells all had first-half efforts during a commanding 45 minuets for the Rooks.
Oxford got a goal back 10 minutes into the second half when Emily Moore got a hand to Kate Wiseman’s free-kick – but it wasn’t enough to stop the ball crossing the line.
Moore was on point to deny Phoebie Poole and Leah Burridge as Lewes held on for a well-deserved victory on the road.
Next up for Lewes is a trip to Hashtag United on Wednesday, before the Rooks host Watford in the WNL Cup on Sunday (2pm).
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Lewes FC: Moore, Brandt, Schreimaier, Godfrey, Proctor, Carpenter, Fatuga-Dada, Howells, Connolly-Brame, Harvey, Quayle
Subs: Glass-Oliver, Thomas, Eze, Curran, Adaway, Derhun