Croydon WFC 0 – 2 Manorcroft United

Croydon faced another defeat following a frustrating game at home on Sunday 28 September.

The Trams started brightly with several attacking runs from Tyreka Hart-Dolphy and Ash Murkin and an excellent attempt from Beth Brenchley ricocheting off the bar. Manorcroft were also pushing hard, drawing the Croydon defence into action. The Trams could not find a way through, with several shots going wide or straight into the hands of the keeper, leaving it 0-0 at half time.

Croydon's Beth Brenchley and Liv Griffiths push for a goal

The second half continued in much the same vein, with both sides pushing for an opener. It was Manorcroft who struck first, slotting home a penalty past Yolanda Oke in goal, to put them ahead with around 15 minutes left to play.

Ash Murkin tries to play through the Manorcroft defence

Croydon would have a chance to even the scoreline a few minutes later when a penalty was awarded their way for a foul just inside the box. The Manorcroft keeper made the save, however, keeping the scoreline at 0-1. Manorcroft would eventually make it 0-2 just before the final whistle.

Tyreka Hart-Dolphy driving Croydon forward

Sunday’s result means that Croydon are currently seventh in the table, with three matches played. They travel to Walton and Hersham this Sunday where they will be looking to secure a result.

Player of the match was awarded to Olivia Griffiths, who put in a strong performance across the full 90 minutes.

Liv Griffiths was voted Croydon's Player of the Match