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Remember remember the fifth of November… As the day Staveley got revenge! (firework references throughout, can you spot them?)

It’s bonfire night and there were certainly fireworks on the pitch, as well as a bit of poo. (But Gina took care of that – no one touch her stick!)

There was everything to play for after Staveley missed out to Belper in a cup match just 2 weeks previously.

Staveley pushed back and at once the team began to dominate, monopolizing the ball, with the first goal from Emma Schaaning coming early on from a penalty corner.

Soon after Gina Peeler netted. On being interviewed Gina’s modest response was Ii just tapped it in Sam. It was nothing.”

Belper rallied and came back with a goal from a lovely strike across the goal just before the whistle blew for half time.

Half time discussions ended in Staveley reverting to the original line up to try and create more chances.
Niamh also offered money incentives for goals. Mr Hardwick now owes £25, we’re not sure he is aware of this. If he doesn’t pay up, pasties are acceptable forms of payment Niamh.

Because of the chance of getting a fiver/pasty, Staveley had a rocket up the bum and upped their game, and it wasn’t long before Niamh netted. Fiver for Niamh.

Shortly after Emma, who was on fire (bon), bagged her second, with several dodges and a good final jab at the ball.

Belper came back with a lucky goal from a penalty corner which nipped between a variety of legs, making the score 4-2.

Staveley hadn’t finished though and it wasn’t long before Niamh bagged her second, earning herself a tenner. Nice.

In a grand finale performance, Maggie fell dramatically to the ground, twisting her knee. We wish her a speedy recovery.

So a 5-2 win to Staveley erases memories of the cup defeat.

What a sparklering performance from all involved.

Catherine wheel is voted man of the match for her explosive efforts!

The Staveley side were over-joyed to be playing in the freaky 25 degree heat at the start of October!

But the most important thing really is that I, me, that is Gina… (man of the match) scored. Yes you heard it right…back of the net.

A few other details you readers may like to know, although you’ll find that it’s not really as important, is that:

It was really hot.
Defence got shouted at a lot (unwarranted).
Overall we played a great game.
Oh, and Kara set up the goal for Gina.
Sam was sweaty (but played great in goal).

The sarnies were nice-thank u Jim.

Staveley 1 – Ashbourne 0

By Gina (Man of Match and Goalscorer)

Man of the match, Emma Chapman said; “Fran’s hair looks great, definitely worth the wait”

Rain washed away a lot of the cobwebs for Staveley Second in Derby today. To quote Sam,” it absolutely pi**ed it down.” Andrea found that lack of visibility during downpour meant her other senses came alive; and wonders If she should play with a blindfold in future.

However, Staveley valiantly struggled on, battling without a goalkeeper for the first half hour because she was at the hairdressers. Have we mentioned it looks very nice?

Once Fran arrived Staveley had an opportunity at the other end, coinciding happily with a brief team meeting in the attacking D. Short corner taken with captain Kara yelling out who she would be passing to, communication being one of our strong points. Sam received the ball, slipped it left as per the cunning plan. The ball was then sent towards the goal, the forwards pounced, and after a brief tussle with the Goalie, Sarah Calderbank kickstarted the tally of goals for this season.

Sadly, for the other 67 minutes, Staveley were on the defensive, with Derby putting away what felt like a lot of goals, including a flick.

Defender Grace, like a secret service agent, threw herself in front of a huge shot, taking one for the team. We all wish her a speedy recovery.

Between, rain, shine, and additional injuries for Kerry Grice, the final scoreline of 5-1 was not entirely disappointing for Staveley for a first match of the season and we’ll be looking to improve very quickly. Bring on Burton next week!

Maggie, Fran G, Sam, Sarah, Fran P, Emma.

Saturday 17th September marks the first fixture for Staveley 2nds this season, away at Derby Asterdale with a midday pushback.
The 1sts mark the start of their season the following Saturday with a home game against Matlock!

Good luck to the 2nds this Saturday, let’s start on a high!!!

Fran