Epworth Bears U13s v Wigston Comets U13s

The Bears faced 2nd place Wigston Comets in their final game of 2024.

After a pretty frantic first 15 minutes it was Priya who put Bears ahead with one of her trademark shots, curled in from the edge of the box. Wigston defended well and never gave up, but 1 min later Lacey chipped the keeper with a lovely goal to make it 2-0 to Bears.

However, the Comets were not going down without a fight and on 18 mins slotted one into the bottom corner of the goal.

Kearna had a great game and making several agile saves.

However, the away teams pacey number 9 equalised on 29 mins and it was 2-2 at the break.

Bears started positively after half time with Liv putting a real shift in down the left and 10 minutes into the 2nd half she hit the bar and Laila put the follow up just over the bar.

Kearna then tipped a Wigston chance onto the bar at the other end.

Bears peppered the Wigston goal with chances and dominated the play as the half went on.

Credit to Comets keeper who also had a solid game.

The Bears finally broke the deadlock a few minutes from time when Jasmeen hit home from close range, after some great work by debutant Leilani, who came close to scoring herself.

Parents Player of the Match was Leilani for a fantastic debut!