In what should have been the final game of the season, New marske put in a committed gritty performance against a Middlesbrough side who were physically bigger and fitter. In the first 15 Min's New Marske had looked deadly with some great play down both wings they were looking threatening. Middlesbrough stepped up a gear physically and skillfully with New Marske finding creating chances hard. In a game where we need a committed and hard line ref unfortunately we didn't have one as he bottled it. So Middlesbrough with there physical presence used it to there advantage, as the ref watched on New marske found themselves pushed and pulled all over the place. New marske did not let this get to them and took everything that Middlesbrough gave out. The half came to a close with the game deservadly tied.

Second half kicked off with much of the same with girls picking up knocks and the loss of Beth Speke, The girls coped brilliantly with the possitinal changes. After Ashleigh Mclean had been taken out after beating 2 girls to put herself clean through and nothing given, New Marske knew it would take a major effort to get someting out of this ref. With the loss of Ruby `the Rock` Robinson in the center of defence, Middlesbrough took the initative. A great strick from outside the box was put away past Ellie Norris into the bottom right corner. It wasn't long till Middlesbrough doubled there Lead. New Marske still fought and made a few chances. Soon after Middlesbrough had got there third Amy Guy made a great run beating 2 defenders was clean through and was blatently taken down by the last man, with only a freekick and no card, or even a word to the player given New Marske lost heart. After a great freekick taken by Emily Jones was saved that was New Marske's last chance. The dying moments Middlesbrough's better fitness showed as they controlled the tempo and the ball.

Girls of the Game Ruby Robinson was a steady influence in defence was missed when she went off. Ellie Norris superb goalkeeping display.

looking at the score line you might have think it was a one sided game, which it was but it was New Marske who dominated. The shot tally was 12-5 in New Marske's favor. There was nothing special about any of Norton's goals all came from a ball over the top, that wasn't dealt with by the New Marske defence and put into the back of the net. New Marske in what was one of there best performances, were ruing the scoring opportunities, that came there way. Great play from Steph Bradley, Emily Jones & Hugil, Jess Galloway, and Lucy Wall, created many chances but unfortunatly none were put away. Great defensive play from Amy Guy saved New Marske from a 4th, when she ran back and cleared off the line.

Girl of the Game: Ashleigh Durance Another superb display at right back

In a very close cup game where the wind was definatley the third man in a game where both teams started with 10. Calli took the lead early in the first half with the wind behind them, they jumped on the ball after some defences lapses and passed the ball past Katie in the New Marske goal. New Marske coped with heavy pressure as Calli used the wind to their advantage, they were able to carve out some chances on the counter. Calli doubled their lead near the end of the second half when they found themself clear in the box and a simple tap past the keeper. In the second half New Marske used the wind to their advantage and look dangerous going forward, after great running down the right and a quality cross into the cross was missed by the keeper Jess Galloway was on hand to finish into the empty net. New Marske were unlucky not to add to their tally with several corners from Emily Jones on the left caused many problems. Emily and Amy Guy were both unlucky not to score as both hit powerful drives which unfortunatly went past the post.

Girl of the Game: Ashleigh Durrant was a steady influence in defence after twisting her ankle in training.

In a bottom of the table clash on a nearly unplayable pitch, New Marske enjoyed its 2 win in the league. Playing down hill in the first half New Marske looked lively, with a great controlling performance from Emily Hugill New Marske created many chances. The first goal came from a corner from the right, birthday girl Emily Jones swung in a deceptive ball which lopped over the keeper and into the back of the net. Amy Guy who played her first game after recently signing on was able to cap a good performance with a goal. After some good work down the right by Steph Bradley the ball was played into the box, Jess had her shot saved and Amy ran in and scored on the rebound. She was unlucky not to double her tally shortly after another superb ball was missed by everybody and running in at the far post Amy was unable to get the decisive touch. Ferryhill looked good on the break but poor finishing and great keeping kept them at bay.

In the second half Ferryhill used the hill to there advantage and looked dangerous. new Marske extended there lead when great play by Emily Jones and Hugill left Jess with enough space to rifle a shot into the left hand corner. As tiredness set in New Marske found themselve stuck in there own half, Ferryhill's first came after a great throughball came from midfield left there striker free in the box to calmy flick the ball past Ellie. The second was a wonderfull chip from there left from almost outside the box. New Marske dug in and managed to grind out the result.

Girl of the Game: Ruby Robinson was a steady influence in defence after a great right wing display.

In what was a very even game. New Marske were unlucky not come out with at least a point. With Chances at both ends New Marske Lacked the finishing of there rivals. Great Link Up Play provided several Chances with both Jess Galloway and Steff Bradley looking lively. The 3-1 score line was not a far indication of the game. New Marske's goal came from great play in the midfield from the Emily's (Jones and Hugil), set Jess Galloway into the box on the right . Who placed a lovely shot into the left corner of the goal.

Girl of the Game: Lucy Wall who played solidly in centre midfield, Then looked a constant threat when placed on the left wing.

In what was a real 6 pointer and could have seen New marske move above there opponents if they had won. It didnt start well after some defensive mistakes and a acurate long ball game by Stockton. New Marske found themselves 2 down after 15 mins. Then after some good play down the wing a brilliant ball into the box found Steff Bradley who turned her defender and scored a stunner off the right post. Stockton kept up the pressure and extended there lead just before half time. In the second half New marske started to control the game. unfortunatley through stubborn defending and a few missed chances, New Marske could not find the break through and get back into the game.

Girl of the Game: Leah Dimmick after a great right wing display

New Marske again found themselves with only ten players against Boro. New Marske started well, holding there own and showing boro they weren't gonna roll over for them. After Boro got there first, New Marske went out on the attack and after some great play by Emily Jones and Stef Bradley won a free kick just outside the box. A well struck free kick despatched by Emily Jones, lobbed the boro keeper and leveled the game up. After some mistakes New Marske Found themselves 4-1 down, which was not a fair half time score. Second half as the cold started to get to them and after a early boro goal, it all started going down hill.

Girl of the Game: Ellie Norris, brilliant goal keeping display

New Marske put in an excellent performance and can consider themselves unlucky not to come away with a point. After a good start with a great run down the right straight from kick off unfortunatley with no one in the box to meet the following cross. Cali then went up the other end and won a penalty. It didnt take New Marske long to get back into the game. some great ply down the right and a great turn and shot from Lily Mcquade, nestled in the bottom right corner. It was a even game even up to Cali's second goal just before half time. In the second half with the wind behind them Cali used it to there advantage. New Marske held there own and carved out several chances, while keeping Cali at bay. In the last minute Cali won a corner and unfortunatley scored from it.

New Marske started the game against a very strong Boro team with only 10 players due to injury and sickness. After a period of constant pressure from the away team it was inevitable that mistakes would be made and two or three soft goals were conceded but also some fantastic finishing and football from the away team gave them a 6-0 half time lead.

Still the girls refused to give in and after regrouping at half time put in a fantastic battling performance in the second half. Boro had to really work hard to claim another two goals and certainly knew they had been in a game, with several players having to be treated for running repairs due to some robust New Marske tackling. The midfield trio of Emily H, Emily J and Steph worked incredibly hard all game and even managed to put a great move together in the last few minutes which allowed Lucy Davison to finish off. Only the second goal Boro had conceded so far this season. The whole team deserves credit for the way they defended in the second half in particlular Ellie who made some great saves and Katy Phenix who was outstanding in the centre of defence.

Player of the match: Katy Phenix

After a fairly even first 10 minutes Ferryhill took the lead when their two lively forwards created an opening and a good finish gave Ellie no chance in the home goal. New Marske took the kick off and forced Ferryhill back with some good attacking play. After a period of pressure Emily Jones put a great through ball between the defence and Leah Dimmick ran onto the ball and finished off in style with a firm shot into the bottom corner. The home team were now on top and after more good work from the midfield Leah again was on hand to finsh off a good move. Ferryhill continued to press but the defence of Beth, Megan and Ashlie were in outstanding form with Ellie in goal stopping anything that got past them. After breaking a good move up Beth played a good ball to Lucy who in turn played a great crossfield pass to Emily H. The ball was crossed into the box and Steph controlled, swivelled and hit a great shot into the bottom corner to give her side a 3-1 lead going into half time.

Steph got another goal shortly after the restart when a deflected shot looped into the net. Ferryhill to their credit continued to battle and pulled a goal back. Emily Hugill increased the lead when she smashed in an unstoppable shot from just outside the box but Ferryhill responded scoring from a free kick when, for once, the defence failed to cut out the danger. Again New Marske took the game to Ferryhill and Lucy Davison received the ball on the left hand side just inside her half. The defence pushed out for offside but Lucy took the ball herself and ran all the way into the box before hitting a great shot into the roof of the net to cap off a great personal performance. Emily Jones completed another strong game by hitting home from close range to send her team into seventh heaven! Player of the match went to Megan after a storming performance in the centre of defence.

Scorers: Leah Dimmick 2, Steph Bradley 2, Emily Hugill, Lucy Davison, Emily Jones

Player of the match: Megan Maine

An understrength team travelled to Billingham with only 11 players and three of those suffering from injuries. However the girls battled bravely and never gave up, getting two late consolation goals for their efforts.

Scorers: Steph Bradley, Leah Dimmick

Player of the match: Emily Jones

In a tight fought game New Marske can count themselves unlucky to finish up on the end of a 3 - 0 defeat. Their efforts certainly deserved better and only an outstanding display from the Durham keeper meant her team went home with three points.

The weather couldn't have been any better for the first league game of the season. The first 20 minutes were pretty even with both teams having chances but it was Durham that took the lead after a mix up in the home defence. Shortly afterwards Durham got a free kick outside the box and although Ellie got two hands to it was unable to keep it out. New Marske battled hard and Megan had a couple of shots but was unable to beat the keeper.

New Marske pretty much dominated the second half, both Emily' Jones and Hugill were working hard driving their team on in the centre of midfield ably assisted by Lucy Davison and Lucy Wall who was having a fantastic game considering she missed all of last season with injury. The defence of Leah, Ruby, Ashley and Beth were confidently dealing with any threat from Durham now with Ellie in goal having a quiet half after making some great saves in the first half. Steph Bradley was putting some pressure on the Durham defence and after a good link up with Hayley was crudely taken out in the box. Meagn took the resulting penalty but yet again the Durham keeper came to her teams rescue. In the dying seconds with New Marske pushing for a goal they got caught on the break to make it 3-0 to Durham.

A brave effort from the girls who should have a good season ahead if they they keep up this type of performance.

Player of the Match: Lucy Wall