WORCESTER Women's Firsts held Hampton-in-Arden to a 1-1 draw in the Midland Premier League.

The half-covered snow pitch was cleared with a delay of 15 minutes and Worcester were in confident mood.

After an initial barrage by Hampton in the opening 10 minutes, the visitors settled and took the lead when debutant Nicole Hele drove into the circle and hit a shot which deflected into the goal.

The hosts came out strongly in the second-half forcing Worcester to defend and the equaliser came midway into the half with a long ball up to the striker whose well-struck shot deflected home.

Worcester under 18s bowed out of the EH Knockout Cup in the fourth round going down 1-0 at home to Gloucester City.

The hosts were missing two key players, took time to settle and allowed Gloucester space. The visitors goal came from a well struck shot into the corner.

The Worcester midfield of Emmie Le Marchand, Hattie Lloyd and Philly Roberts took control early on in the second-half and a cross at pace narrowly missed being tapped in by Lucy Senior.

More determined play saw Le Marchand's shot hit the crossbar but it was the Gloucester defence that managed to hold firm.