Nantwich Town Women kept their stunning unbeaten streak alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chester FC.
The win means the Dabbers have now gone seven matches unbeaten this season – six in the league and one in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
Captain Meg Ragdale returned to lead the side, while Meg Baldwin made her full debut, and both Levi Lander and Josie Alderman were back in the squad.
It was a lively first half, with Josie Alderman finding the net to level the score at 1-1 before the break.
The second half was a battle against the elements, but the Dabbers refused to be denied.
And in the 88th minute, top scorer Amanda Fallon smashed home the winner to send the home crowd wild at the Swansway Stadium.
The result was especially sweet after the two sides drew 0-0 at Chester’s Deva Stadium in late August – the only points Nantwich have dropped so far.
Fallon also scooped the GOAT Player of the Match Award after her last minute heroics, earning a £50 voucher from manager Dan Mellor.
Manager Dan Mellor said: “I’m really proud of the players. We had to dig deep, we rode our luck at times, but the character and resilience they showed was outstanding.
“In the big moments we were decisive, and to win it with a last-minute goal just shows the spirit in this group.
“It was a hard-fought win, the players deserved their reward for the grit they showed. It’s never a bad sign to win a game when you don’t quite play your best.”
The victory keeps Nantwich Town Women top of the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South, laying down a marker to rivals AFC Crewe, Altrincham, Chester, Liverpool Feds, Macclesfield, Runcorn Linnets, Warrington Town and Wirral Phoenix.
It was double celebration as the new development squad also claimed a 4-1 win over Winsford Town Ladies thanks to goals from Emilia Lowe (2), Nat Walker and E. Smith.
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Full fixture details are available at https://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/all-women-fixtures/
(Report by Jonathan White, images by Peter Robinson)
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