TWO players were sent off as Charlotte Roberts’ hat-trick helped Worcester Women to a 6-2 win over Bedford in the Midlands Premier Division.
The hosts got off to a great start against the former National League side, scoring after three minutes.
From a penalty corner, Elaine Shepperd’s shot set up Julie Harwood to deflect past the keeper.
The goal settled Worcester who added a second from Shepperd’s tap-in after a rebound on 15 minutes.
Bedford deflected in their first goal just before half-time.
Harwood’s skilful goal from open play regained Worcester’s two-goal advantage after the break.
Soon after, Roberts reverse-sticked home her first league goal and then added a second before Bedford had a player dismissed.
Although the visitors notched a second and Worcester saw a player sent off for a harsh tackle, Roberts’ fierce strike sealed the win and her hat-trick.
The thirds beat Droitwich 4-2 in Worcestershire League Division Three with goals from Erin Clarke (2), Sasha McNeilly and Jo Fitton.
Worcester started slowly, conceding two goals in the first-half and clawing one back through Clarke. Determined Worcester kept Droitwich pinned in their half and put the game beyond their opponents. Katy Chick was woman-of-the-match.
Fielding a weaker side than usual due to unavailability, Worcester Girls Under 18s lost 7-0 to Stourport in the Plate.
They were under pressure from the outset and unluckily conceded an early goal from open play.
Stourport took control of the first period with four more goals.
Worcester defended well with Hannah Beasley-Suffolk making saves and Becky Donnelly playing well.
The Wyre Forest side ended the game with two goals in as many minutes.
Lucy Mattocks (2), Claudia Wells (2), Fran Baron, Han-nah Goss and Tricky Burton hit the back of the net.
Marcus Blane scored four goals as Worcester Boys’ Under 18s beat Tamworth in the National Knock-out Plate.
Worcester’s talented line-up dominated and scored four in the first-half.
With the defence easily dealing with Tamworth, three more goals completed the scoring.
Josh White, Chris Kendall and Chris Simmons were also on target.
Worcester Boys’ Under 15s defeated Yate 3-1 in the National Knock-out Cup.
Yate missed a series of early chances and Worcester’s counter-attacks began to take effect.
A move up the centre found Lasse Bachem unmarked in the circle to fire home the city side’s opener.
With a fine attacking move down the right, Daniel Ferrier drove home the second goal.
Worcester sealed the win after the break with a narrow angled shot from Bachem before a Yate consolation from a penalty corner.
Worcester Badgers Potters saw off Evesham 3-0 with a superb defensive display in a hard-fought game.
Tom Massingham, Ashley Watkins and Ben Darlow-Jones all impressed.
Ben Cooke scored the first from open play and Joern Bachem reverse-sticked a second before the interval.
Cooke completed the scoring as Worcester demonstrated some good team-work and passing.
Edward Brown tapped in the equaliser at the far post from Daniel Ferrier’s cross as Worcester Badgers Pippins drew 1-1 with Hampton-in-Arden.
Hampton were fortunate to take the lead after a defensive error.
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