There is a special feeling still about the FA Cup and although the team looked relaxed on the way down there must have been some exicitement.
The Hive was the destination home of for this Fourth round tie. Game faces set and focused as they came off the Team coach once again provided by
and here are Spurs arriving
Warm up saw Assistant manager Andy stranded once more whilst Goal keeper Bethan Davies showed how it should be done
With the Match Ball ready there was a chance for the mascots to get together
before lining up in the Tunnel waiting for the teams to appear
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The teams entered the pitch and with handshakes complete the game was set.
0' Kick-off; The Reds get the game underway
3' First chance of the afternoon goes to the Reds. Good play in the build up and Amy Woodruff hits one from 18 yards - just over.
4' Straight down the other end and Spurs see a good strike from parried away by Bethan Davies. The resulting chance from the corner is wide.
7' Corner to Spurs, the reds clear it away
15' Another Spurs corner comes to nothing
20' Long range shot is initially saved well by Bethan Davies, but Rianna Dean is there to tap in the rebound. 1-0 Spurs
22' Spurs nearly double their lead after a beautifully whipped in corner is nodded, somehow, wide!
24' Yellow card for Reds’ Captain Lucy Turner after fouling the Spurs striker on the edge of the 18 yard box.
25' The resulting free kick is wonderfully struck by Worm and is too good for Bethan Davies. 2-0 Spurs
27'Spurs win a penalty. The forward has absolutely thrown herself to the floor under a tackle by Rebecca Hornsey and the Ref’s bought it.
28' Dean sends Bethan Davies the wrong way and plants it in the bottom left corner. 3-0 Spurs and the Reds have to steady themselves and dig in.
31' Reds still in this. Amy Woodruff out muscles her defender before having a pop from distance. Just wide.
32' Great block on the line from Sophie Bell.
34' A Reds corner is whipped in but headed out for a throw in by a Spurs player
36' Effort from distance for the hosts. Catching practice for Bethan Davies.
41' Bethan Davies reacts quickly to deny a powerful strike from the Spurs forward.
45' Mistake/loose ball from the Reds allows Spurs to counter. Bethan Davies is alert and there to put it out for a corner. The corner is cleared
HALF TIME | Spurs 3-0 Reds Reds very much in the match, but Spurs are dangerous on the break. And they don't seem to be getting too many positive Refereeing decisions.
46' Spurs get the second half underway.
47' Darcie Greene makes a great block on the line to stop Spurs getting a fourth.
50' Darcie Greene plays a through ball over the top of the Spurs defence and Amy Woodruff is through on goal but the linesman flag is up.
54' Drew Greene makes a darting run down the line and plays the ball inside to Laura Bartup. She spins the defender twice and fires a curling effort towards the far corner. Great save from the Spurs shotstopper Morgan.
58' Gemma Davison recieves the ball in midfield before driving forward and shooting a low strike which beats Davies in goal from 25 yards out - her first goal for the Club. 4-0 Spurs
60' Yellow card for the Spurs number 7. Gemma Davison lashes out at Kathryn Smith after being dispossessed.
61' Change for Spurs with Addison coming on for Mitchell
62' Substitution for the Reds. Kathryn Smith is replaced by Lindsey Tugby.
63' Another Spurs change with Sulola on for Davison
64' Good save from Bethan Davies with her feet after the Spurs number 23, Ayane gets in behind the Reds defence.
65' Goal For Spurs scored by number 33 Sulola within minutes of coming onto the field. Nothing Davies could do about that one, its her first goal for the club, 5-0
66' The Reds continue to battle! Amy Woodruff plays the ball into the channel and Lissa Woodhouse gets on the end of it before getting a shot away. The keeper gathers it at the second time of asking.
66' Spurs final change with Quinn coming on for Dean
69' Another chance for the Reds! Amy Woodruff battles through the Spurs defence down the left wing. Her shot goes into the side netting.
79' A good break down the left wing as the sister's Drew and Darcie Greene combine to get in behind the Spurs defence. Darcie's cross doesn't find a Red shirt though.
81' Yellow card for Spurs number 8, Peplow after a rash challenge on Amy Woodruff.
85' Amy Woodruff goes in with a crunching tackle but wins the ball to prevent a cross.
87' Amy Woodruff goes in for another hard challenge but this time is a second too late and takes down the Spurs forward. The Barnsley number 14 picks up a yellow card in the process. The resulting Spurs free kick is hit over and doesn't trouble Davies in goal
FULL-TIME | A valiant effort from the Reds but ultimately a bridge too far. Spurs were clinical in attack and their quality showed on the day. Spurs 5 - 0 Barnsley
Post match and Manager Chris Hamilton says he was “really proud” of his team’s performance after today’s defeat. 'Spurs know they have been in a game'
A Special Thanks to all the Barnsley Supporters who made the trip south to support the team CEO Steve Maddock said he was ' So Proud of everyone, 200 fans singing throughout. Very emotional'
Post match interview with Spurs Captain Jenna Schillaci and Karen Hills
Juan Carlos Amoros posted 'Thank you to @BarnsleyWFC for the game and congratulations! We all could see another womens football club growing in the country. Fighting for a dream can pay off'
Difficult to pick after many good performances today, but this player was outstanding. Strong, physical, loves a challenge, and so so unlucky not to score! The POTM is ....
Amy Woodruff sponsored by
Here are some links to post showing action from the game:
Flora Martyr
Primary School Enterprise Challenge
Spurs highlights clip
Back to League action next week away at Stockport County COYR