The Bees take all three points at home against London rivals, Dulwich Hamlet, after two goals and a clean sheet.

 

Both teams set the tone early on in the match with end to end action from the first whistle.

 

The Bees were the ones to take the first chance with a corner taken by Hoare, flying towards the box before being collected by Flynn who took a powerful strike, sending the ball over the net.

 

Another missed chance came for the Bees after Campbell make a cross into the box, setting Martins up to send it towards goal but the ball flew over.

 

Dulwich Hamlet had their first chance soon after, sending their own opportunity high.

 

The Bees came close to pulling ahead with a strike by Heil from just outside the box that hit the underside of the crossbar.

 

In the final minutes of the first half, the Bees remained relentless, having a great chance on goal that the visitors managed to intercept.

 

Dulwich also took their chances as the half time whistle approached but were kept at bay by Ginn.

 

Half Time: London Bees 0 – 0 Dulwich Hamlet

 

Half time substitution Millie Isherwood came onto the pitch in place of Betty Larkin, making an immediate difference to the Bees’ attacking efforts.

 

Sandra Martins became the first to break the deadlock in the first three minutes of the second half, taking a shot across the box and sending the ball sailing past the keeper

 

Only three minutes later, Isherwood made her mark on the match with the opposition keeper going down to save an attempt while she kept the ball and slotted it home.

 

Dulwich reacted swiftly, hunting for their way back into the tie, testing Ginn between the sticks who stuck a toe out and denied them.

 

Dulwich had another chance to get themselves on the scoresheet from a corner that the Bees dealt with easily.

 

A second substitution came for the Bees when Ryah Vyse came on for Aimee Durn.

 

The full-time whistle was blown, securing all the points for Dan McKimm’s side.

 

Full Time: London Bees 2 – 0 Dulwich Hamlet

 

The Bees next play in two weeks where they will travel to The Nest to face Norwich City.

 

Line Up: Ginn, Heil, Flynn, Martins, Durn (Vyse 83’), Lanza, Burrows, Vigo, Larkin (Isherwood 46’), Campbell, Hoare

 

Goals: Isherwood (48’), Martins (51’)