Libby Bulkeley was the hat-trick hero for Nantwich Town Women who beat Runcorn Sports WFC 4-1 in Women’s Football League, writes Jonathan White.
The match was preceded with a minute’s applause in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus, who recently died.
Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Nantwich, aged 62 years.
He was a long-time Nantwich Town supporter and matchday steward and volunteer.
A hat-trick from Bulkeley and a goal from Abbie Heywood secured all three points for the Dabbers.
A Nantwich Town FC Women spokesperson said after: “After a cagey first 45 minutes where the scores were level the girls came out with purpose and quickly scored from a tap in from Libby Bulkeley after the Runcorn keeper kept yet another effort out.
“Despite being fairly comfortable Runcorn equalised with 83 minutes on the clock with a strike from 30 yards finding the top corner.
“Within 30 seconds, the Dabbers regained their lead, Libby once again with a cross come shot looped over the keeper.
“We weren’t done yet and Libby completed her first hat trick for the Dabbers with a rasping shot from 30 yards herself that no keeper would have a chance at saving just a few minutes later.
“In the final minutes Abbie Heywood added the cherry with a fantastic free kick that was still travelling as it hit the top corner.”
Nantwich Town Women are always on the lookout for quality players to strengthen their first team.
Training takes place every Wednesday (7-9pm) on the Swansway Stadium 3G pitch at Nantwich Town FC on Waterlode.
For details on Nantwich Town FC Women visit https://www.facebook.com/NTFCLadies
(Images courtesy of Peter Robinson)
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