Pickering Town Ladies vs Sherburn White Rose

Pickering ladies played their first friendly yesterday as they took on Sherburn White Rose.
Pickering started the match brightly with a few shots in the opening minutes, Sherburn then started to grow into the game. Sherburn seized the opportunity from a throw in and smashed the ball home to make it 1-0 to Sherburn. This only encouraged a fight back from Pickering with Jodie Lea going on a mazy run and beating the keeper to score Pickering Ladies first ever goal and make it 1-1.
Pickering did not let up the pressure with Jodie’s deflected shot making it 2-1 to the Pikes.
Sherburn piled on the pressure and forced some great saves but the pikes held firm.
Lily Ashworth making a guest appearance soon added a third from range. Half time score 3-1. 💙

Second half started with both teams having chances and some great goalkeeping from both ends.
The pikes worked a corner and a great ball in fell to Leila Daffern to head in and open her Pickering account. 4-1 Pikes.
A great run by Millie Porter led to a free kick in the right channel. Jodie stepped and scored again. 5-1 Pikes.
Tiring legs from Pickering allowed Sherburn some chances and they tested the keeper numerous times before finally getting a goal back with a great finish.
Full time score: Sherburn White Rose 2-5 Pickering ladies. 💙

Thank you to Sherburn for hosting us, good luck for your season ahead!

A great first run out for the ladies, we can’t wait to get going.

It’s not too late to be part of this exciting team. For further details slide into our DM’s 👀 or contact ladies@pickeringtownfc.co.uk