Redditch Utd Women 1 Marconi Ladies 1

REDDITCH entertained bottom of the league Marconi, and their opponents took a shock lead and controlled the game before the break.

The hosts, who had three regulars out due to injury, took advantage of the reserve team's cancelled game and enlisted Caroline Staples, Janine Hay and Sarah Edney.

The second half saw Redditch shake off their first-half complacency and return with extra vitality and focus.

Although Redditch were unlucky not to score through Rachel Hopkins, they were eventually rewarded with a goal from Mandy Ellicott after a goalmouth scramble.

Player of the match: Sonia Crow.

Redditch entertain West Bromwich Strollers on Sunday, January 6 (ko 2pm).