Redditch Ladies 3 Droitwich 0

AN excellent all round team performance gave Redditch a decisive victory against local rivals Droitwich.

The hosts started brightly and Emma Preston opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a deft deflection off a short corner strike.

Redditch defended well and player of the match Kirsty Stafford was strong in the tackle whilst Amie Richards in goal made two good interventions.

Taylor thought she had made it 2-0 from a penalty corner but the goal was disallowed for an infringement on the goalkeeper.

A strong second half performance by the home side with fast flowing hockey was enough to claim the points. Pressure straight from the whistle led to a short corner which Angela Taylor fired into the corner.

Redditch continued to surge forward led by their inspirational captain Jo Stafford.

A second goal from a short corner from Taylor 10 minutes from time effectively killed the game as a contest.