AN already under strength Colwall 2nds started the match against Badgers with ten players when one of their players was called away just before the start.

COLWALL 2nds 4, BADGERS 2

Liz Curtis came to the rescue, dashing home to find her kit, and then appearing on the right wing to bring the numbers up to 11.

Badgers took the lead after a somewhat nervous start by the home team as Abbi Brandon-White had to make some crucial tackles in defence.

After the break Coral Handley scored the first of her four goals after good play by Lucy Halligan. Shortly afterwards Liz Curtis slipped the ball from the right to Handley and she put Colwall ahead.

Badgers fought back and equalised but Colwall's third goal was a fine solo effort by Coral Handley who took the ball right and drilled it into the far corner.

Anna Stocker battled hard in midfield against physical opposition to gain valuable possession for Colwall. The final goal of the afternoon came following a strong run from defence by Heidi Barlow who set up Handley for Colwall's fourth and her 30th goal of the season.