Girls give game their best shots

Apr 1 2009 by Andrew Weston, Wishaw Press

MOTHERWELL FC Girls played host to Moray Girls from Elgin in the under 17 Scottish Cup second round.

Taking place at Tileworks Park, Stonehouse, the Motherwell team produced their best performance of the season to win comfortably 11-0.

After an evenly-contested first ten minutes, quick goals from Rachel Everett and Eilidh McIntyre set Motherwell on their way.

Goalscorers were, Rachel Everett (3), Eilidh McIntyre (2), Jasmin Wilson, Emily Thomson, Lucy Clark (3), and Heather Richards.

Motherwell FC Girls under 13s travelled to Dunfermline for their second round Scottish Cup match and emerged victorious after a tough extra time victory over Dunfermline.

The game was played at Pitreavie playing fields, the home of Dunfermline FC's Football Academy.

Carla Jackson gave ‘Well the lead at half time before some injuries to Motherwell, which disrupted their rhythm, allowed Dunfermline to equalise.

Nicky Bell restored Motherwell’s advantage but the home side got back on level terms to take the game to extra time.

But goals from Amy Anderson, Demi Coelho and Carla Jackson sealed a 5-2 win for the visitors that booked their place in the last 16.

Motherwell under 15s proved far too strong for Celtic Tayside A in their Scottish Cup meeting, winning 14-0.

Goalscorers were Carolina (7), Kirsty (3), Julieann (2), Angela and Maryclaire.

Meanwhile, Motherwell ladies lost their five game unbeaten record going down 4-2 away to Musselburgh Windsor.

Their goalscorers were Sarah Wardlaw and Tracy Adams.