Perfect 10 for Moneyfields Ladies … on day they are knocked off top spot in Southern Region Women’s Premier Division

Moneyfields Ladies may have made it a perfect 10 in the Southern Region Women's Premier Division with a thumping 5-0 home win over Newbury.
Moneyfields celebrate a goal during their 5-0 win against Newbury. Picture Ian HargreavesMoneyfields celebrate a goal during their 5-0 win against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves
Moneyfields celebrate a goal during their 5-0 win against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves

But manager Karl Watson was still not fully satisfied on a day his side were knocked off top spot by AFC Bournemouth CST.

Sheree Bell-Jack struck a hat-trick - taking her to 16 goals for the season - while Kerry Why and Kimberley Whitcombe rounded off the victory as Moneys maintained their 100 per cent league run.

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But Bournemouth, who started the day by behind Moneys on goal difference, are now top after thrashing Warsash 11-0. The Cherries have a plus five better goal difference, but Moneys do have a game in hand.

Moneyfields' Melissa Lawrence on the ball against Newbury. Picture Ian HargreavesMoneyfields' Melissa Lawrence on the ball against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves
Moneyfields' Melissa Lawrence on the ball against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves

But whether the season will now be completed is the burning question following the suspension of all football in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

‘It’s the perfect 10 but it was a little bit frustrating,' remarked Watson on what could prove to be his side’s final game of 2019/20.

‘We changed the system to throw more bodies forward with an opportunity of getting some goals in the bag.

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‘We're neck and neck on the goal difference with Bournemouth.

Moneyfields' Melissa Lawrence, left. Picture Ian HargreavesMoneyfields' Melissa Lawrence, left. Picture Ian Hargreaves
Moneyfields' Melissa Lawrence, left. Picture Ian Hargreaves

‘We’re still not ruthless enough in front of goal.

‘It was comfortable and we played some lovely football.

‘Bournemouth are scoring freely against the bottom sides, whereas we’re winning comfortably but they’re kind of smashing the lower sides.

‘On the whole, it was a very good performance and we’re happy to maintain the unbeaten run.

Moneyfields' Kim Whitcombe in action against Newbury. Picture Ian HargreavesMoneyfields' Kim Whitcombe in action against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves
Moneyfields' Kim Whitcombe in action against Newbury. Picture Ian Hargreaves

‘Maybe I’m being selfish, but I always want that little bit more.'

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The game at Dover Road went ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.

'What we did was just use common sense,’ said Watson.

‘We didn’t shake hands when they arrived.

‘I put anti-bacterial wipes and hand soap in both changing rooms. As opposed to the line-up and handshake, we went rugby-style with it.'

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