St Nicholas' second-half fightback stuns Yate

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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St Nicholas Under-13s won 4-1 at Yate Town despite trailing 1-0 at half-time in their Bristol Girls' League clash.

A second half hat-trick from Charlotte Davis and a goal from Chelsea Pearce secured the three points for St Nicks.

Meanwhile, Portishead Juniors Under-10s won 1-0 at Ashton Girls thanks to a goal from the penalty spot from Chelsea Hill.

Aimee Morgan came close to scoring for Portishead in the first half, but soon after the break, player of the match Hill smashed a penalty kick into the top corner to put the visitors in front.

Fine interplay between Kyla Probert, Alys Withers and Izzy Batchelor created further chances, with Sophie Dumine unlucky to hit the post with just a few minutes to go.

Courtney Smith's two goals were in vain as Bitton Under-11s lost 3-2 at home to Brislington.

In the Under-12s A Division, Portishead Juniors came from behind to edge a 3-2 victory at Thornbury Falcons.

Portishead fell 2-0 behind in the first half, with Falcons scoring through Steph Bradley and Katie Kopera.

But the visitors mounted a stirring comeback after the break as Maisie Kincaid scored twice, including the winner from a corner, and Taylor Gainey netted from long range.

Charlotte Walker netted four times to lead Wotton Rovers Under-12s to a 6-2 win over Ashton B.

Rosanna Blacker was on target twice for the hosts, with Rebecca Parnham claiming Ashton's two goals.

Jazz Williams netted five times as Bristol Ladies Union Under-14s won 7-1 at Mangotsfield.

Williams scored twice before the break, with Amanda Worth and Natalie Sidwick also on target.

The impressive Williams then ran riot after the break, scoring three more to complete her tally.

Georgia Smith starred for Bitton Under-14s as she scored all four goals in their 4-0 win at Wotton Rovers.

Frampton Rangers Under-10s beat Henbury 2-1 in a competitive friendly match thanks to goals from Lauren Penny and Connie Lanham.

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