Redditch Ladies 2

Harborne Ladies 1

A BREAK from league action saw Redditch Ladies pit their sticks against Harborne in a friendly encounter on Saturday morning.

Emma Preston opened the scoring for Redditch with a well taken shot from a penalty corner as the home side dominated the early exchanges.

But despite some attractive hockey with good passing moves from the ladies, Harborne equalised when a fierce shot flew high into the corner giving the Redditch goalkeeper no chance.

Sophie Laxton's first goal of the season saw Redditch go into the break with a slight advantage as she despatched a neat shot into the corner.

A half-time reshuffle saw Angela Taylor come off through injury but with Harborne pushing for the equaliser Claire Steadman was on hand to make a number of strong clearances.

Redditch resume league action next week at home to Worcester (3pm start).