London Bees bring it back from 2-0 down to take 3 points in their final group stage FAWNL Cup match against Crystal Palace U21s.
Both teams looked to make the first move right from the off with Ginn being challenged early on. A shot from Palace came flying towards the goal with Ginn reaching to push the ball away and over the crossbar.
As time went on, both teams battled to be the first to score with both back lines working hard to block their oppositions.
Martins managed to break through Palace’s defence, taking a strike that went wide of the goal, denying the Bees a chance to pull forwards.
Ginn once again prevents the Bees from going behind with two great saves one after the other with full composure.
The opposition took their chance once again as they launched an attack on the Bees’ back line, taking a shot towards the goal that was intercepted by Flynn who headed the ball away.
The action moved towards the other end of the pitch next with the Bees searching for a chance. Vigo took her chance, shooting at the goal but hitting the crossbar.
After a tense first 45 for both teams, the match was goalless going into half time.
Half time: London Bees 0 – 0 Crystal Palace U21s
The second half began with Heil replacing Flynn during the break.
The Bees came out with energy, desperate to successfully convert their chances into goals.
It was Palace who opened the scoresheet however, tapping the ball into the net from a cross.
The Bees looked to react straight away pushing their way back up the pitch however the opposition got their chance to pull even further ahead.
A shot on goal was saved by Ginn who dived to push the ball away.
Palace capitalised on their denied attempt, getting a hold of the rebound ball from Ginn’s save and putting it straight into the back of the net.
Looking to change the tempo, Whitelock entered the pitch for Campbell, having an immediate effect and testing the opposition defence.
A keeper change came for the Bees too with Roberts coming in to replace Ginn who had previously gone down injured after a save.
As the match reached its 70th minute, substitute Whitelock made a run towards the box, flicking it on for Isherwood to receive who poked the ball past the keeper.
With the Bees back in the game, two more changes were made – Lanza and Vyse on for Kenly and Rosier-Welsh.
The equaliser finally came from the Bees with a free kick taken by Isherwood who curls the ball right into the back of the net.
Isherwood’s third goal involvement came after she took a corner awarded to the Bees.
Heil managed to get on the end of the ball and headed it straight into the goal, putting the Bees ahead in additional time.
Full time: London Bees 3 – 2 Crystal Palace U21s
The London Bees face off at home once again next weekend as they start off their WFA Cup campaign against Colchester United.
Line-up: Ginn (Roberts 70’), Flynn (Heil 46’), Martins, Durn, Isherwood, Vigo, Davidson, Campbell (Whitelock 61’), Kenly (Lanza 75’), Rosier-Welsh (Vyse 75’), Richards
Goals: Isherwood (71’, 85’), Heil (90+2’)