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SEEVIC College 1 – 7 Tyne Coast College

On Wednesday 27 March the ESFA headed to AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm to feature the two Girls’ U18 National Finals, which showcased some of the best female footballing talents from around the country.

After five previous rounds and over 60 exhilarating cup matches, the finalists were confirmed as South East Essex’s SEEVIC College and South Tyneside’s Tyne Coast College. With just the National Final remaining, the two teams battled it out to become National Champions!

SEEVIC College (Orange/Black)		Tyne Coast College (Blue)
1	Emily Mackler	1	Rebecca Jamieson
2	Ellie-Marie Ashford	2	Shaunie McFall
3	Megan Downes	3	Erin Nelson
4	Amber Denton	4	Megan Farrell
5	Molly Giles	5	Grace Ayre
6	Ebony Baker	6	Bobbi Lou Taylor
7	Casey Iron	7	Anna Soulsby
8	Georgia Hyland	8	Shelly Brogden
9	Holly Turner (C)	9	Katie Barker (C)
10	Lily Aungier	10	Jayden Maxwell
11	Jodie Barden	11	Rebecca Henderson
Substitutes
12	Jessica Strizovic	12	Alicia Mutrie
14	Amber Popham	17	Gabby Watson
1	Eleanor Hope (GK)	14	Nicole Gardner
15	Lauren Speller	15	Abi Thompson
16	Amy Jacobs	16	Iona Harrison

Watch the FULL MATCH HERE –

Kick off – SEEVIC College V Tyne Coast College

Just like the earlier 12pm kick off (Thomas Telford V Barking Abbey) the opening exchange was a midfield battle with Tyne Coast edging on the possession. Moving into the second quarter of the game, Tyne Coast were knocking on the SEEVIC door and all the pressure paid off, thanks to two Barker (9) goals in the space of three minutes.

Both of Barkers’ goals came from good crosses into the box, the first of which whipped in by Brogden (8) and with Barker positioned goal side of the SEEVIC defender she only needed one touch to set and the another to finish (34th minute). Just three minutes later, Tyne Coast’s Barker showed everyone her goal scoring instincts when she anticipated that the defender would miss the clearing header and this time she only needed one touch, as she found the net for secod time from 6 yard line (37th minutes).

The teams went in to the half time interval with the score at SEEVIC College 0 – 2 Tyne Coast College.

Half time – SEEVIC College 0 – 2 Tyne Coast College

After the break the Tyne Coast girls showed no signs of letting up, Soulsby (7) continued the goals following a brilliant drive and smash across goal to the opposite corner making it three-nil. SEEVIC’s captain Turner (9) managed to lessen the goal deficit with a tremendous bit of individual skill when she plucked the ball out of the sky then, flicking it over the onrushing defender, fired it low into the bottom corner from 25 yards out (53rd minute).

The SEEVIC comeback was short lived though as Barker completed her hat-trick on the 58th minute when the ball dropped to her after Farrel (4) did well keeping the ball alive from an in-swinging corner. Tyne Coast’s Farrel found then herself on the scoresheet after she accurately placed a free-kick in the SEEVIC top corner for five. Nelson (3) added her name to the list of Tyne Coast goal scorers after finding some space in the box and cooly finishing for the sixth.

Rather fittingly it was the Tyne Coast captain and the Player of the Match, Barker who picked up her forth and final goal of the game. Throughout the day she had positioned herself in the right place at the right time and it was the same story with her forth, giving a smart first time finish of 7.

Full time – SEEVIC College 1 – 7 Tyne Coast College

The final score at Mill Farm finished SEEVIC College 1 – 7 Tyne Coast College. Congratulations to Tyne Coast College on earning the title of 2018/19 ESFA U18 Colleges’ Cup for Girls National Champions!

PLAYER OF THE MATCH – Katie Barker, Tyne Coast College

Barker, pictured with Nick Wilkinson, Head of Global Recruitment at UCFB, the ESFA’s Partner for Higher Education

PLAYER OF THE MATCH INTERVIEW – Katie Barker, Tyne Coast College

POST MATCH MANGER INTERVIEW – Carl Chater, Tyne Coast College

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Thomas Telford School 2 – 0 Barking Abbey School

On Wednesday 27 March the ESFA headed to AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm to feature the two Girls’ U18 National Finals, which showcased some of the best female footballing talent from around the country.

After five previous rounds and over 60 exhilarating cup matches, the finalists were confirmed as Telford & Wrekin’s Thomas Telford School and Barking & Dagenham’s Barking Abbey School. With just the National Final remaining, the two teams battled it out to become National Champions at AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm stadium.

Thomas Telford School (Gold/Burgundy)		Barking Abbey School (Red)
1	Francesca Vitale	13	Grace Staunton ©
38	Erin Taylor	15	Maisy Wyer
8	Anna Morphet ©	3	Tilly Deacon
14	Eleanor Vernon	4	Sanaa Williams
4	Tilly Chase	5	Maddison Austin
6	Nya Edwards	6	Jameela Barrett
10	Jessica Jennings	7	Maizi Garwood
17	Chloe Shirley	14	Hannah Smith
20	Sasha Woodhouse	9	Jasmine Liddell
15	Danniella Garrett	10	Ellie Nicholls
19	Chantelle Teare	16	Poppy Binding
Substitutes
2	Sophie Bamford	8	Aaliyah Boyea
22	Bethan Lewis	2	Kirsty Woodacre
7	Yasmin Evans	12	Bethany Chambers
9	Sadie Craig	10	Beatriz Kretteis
13	Elizabeth Charnell	17	Elizabeth Reid

Watch the FULL MATCH HERE –

Kick off – Thomas Telford School V Barking Abbey School

Right from the get go, it was clear to see we were going to be treated to highly competitive game with both teams showing huge amounts quality all over the pitch. The first ten minutes was a cagey affair with both teams keeping things tight at the back as Telford’s Chase (4) controlled the midfield and Willams (4) marshaled the Barking Abby defensive line extremely well.

20 minutes on the clock and Barking Abbey started to get a foothold into the game with Barking Abbey’s Barrett (6) looking the most likely to create a chance however, it wasn’t her time to break the deadlock. The first goal of the game came from Jennings (10) of Thomas Telford after Teare made her way to the byline and cut the ball across the box, finding Jennings at the back post who smashed it home for one. Jennings’ goal gave Thomas Telford School a one-nil lead heading into half time.

Half time – Thomas Telford School 1 – 0 Barking Abbey School

After the half time interval, Thomas Telford came out fast, putting the pressure on Barking Abbey; firing shots and forcing some early corners but failing to capitalise on any chances.

Around the 70th minute Barking Abbey were threatening to get the equaliser but in a similar fashion to the first half, Thomas Telford showed their cutting edge to get the second goal of the game. Like deja vu, the goal came from another dribble to the byline and a cut back into the box; only this time Bramford (2) was the provider and Shirely (17) was at the back post to score in the 85th minute.

Full time – Thomas Telford School 2 – 0 Barking Abbey School

The final score at Mill Farm finished Thomas Telford School 2 – 0 Barking Abbey. Congratulations to Thomas Telford on earning the title of 2018/19 ESFA U18 Schools’ Cup for Girls National Champions!