18th Mar 2017 Ladies 1st v Wakefield(Home) 1 - 1 draw
In the penultimate game of the season, Ben Rhydding came out of the blocks with fight and determination to win their last home game. After several thwarted attacks into Wakefield�s circle and continued pressure, Jo Ellis put Ben Rhydding deservedly into the lead after only 9 minutes with a powerful reverse hit. This clearly shook the local derby side and got them quaking in their astros.
Rhydding continued to press hard and should�ve put the game to rest by half time. Having had numerous storming attacks from Jen Wilson, Kate Hesketh and Rach Doherty the side were unlucky to not get the goal outcome they desired.
With a motivating talk by Issy MacDonald outlining a clear game plan for the second half. Rhydding came out expecting to finish the match with 3 points. However after the first 5 minutes of the second half it was clear Wakefield were not going down without a fight.
Wakefield, now much more organised, stunned the home team with some good linking play and won several sucessive short corners all of which Rhydding managed to magnificently defend.
It was clear both sides were fatiguing but wakefield�s unrelenting pressure resulted in a 55 minute goal for the away side.
Both teams continued to hunt for the win, attacking in packs, but unfortunately neither side managed to find the backboard again.