Leeds: Dobson, Rousseau, Drew Greene, Woodruff, Darcie Greene, Guy, Hughes, Danby (Smith 66′), Legge, Smart (C), and Oates (GK).
Gibrill-Keating, Turner, Simpson (GK), and Montgomery were not substituted.
Chealde: Shepley, John, Gillin, Birtwistle, Dunlop (Gindra 90′), Porteous-Williams, Dean, Houghton, Bradley (GK), Plant (Ruddock 87), Ahmed (C).
No substitutes were used: Ford, Freeman, and Duce.
Despite Jess Rousseau’s incredible goal in the first half, Leeds United Women lost to Cheadle Town in the FA WNL Division One North.
The game got off to a spirited start on a mild February afternoon, with both teams attempting to break the deadlock by taking advantage of early opportunities.
A lengthy descent from Sophie in Cheadle Ellie Dobson’s excellent defending allowed the Whites to clear their lines, but within minutes John saw striker Rachael Dunlop break off in pursuit, crossing for the charging Imogen Porteous-Williams.
Simon Wood’s team started moving quickly and made their way to the Stingers’ area before Amy Woodruff’s strong shot flew off a red shirt and out of harm’s way.
Moments later, Oates was engaged once more. At first, he made a fantastic save to block Porteous-Williams’ close-range attempt, but unfortunately for the home team, the ball fell fortuitously for the forward to bundle home on the second try.
Sarah Danby, a midfielder, attempted a quick-fire comeback by shooting an arrowed free kick towards goal, but it just missed Emma Bradley’s crossbar.
Following a series of corners, Darcie Greene’s bold long-range attempt pricked the busy stopper’s hands.
The Whites created a fantastic opportunity near the halftime mark when Drew Greene’s brilliantly woven assist put Woodruff through on goal.
Bradley had to make a spectacular diving stop as the attacker rushed into the area. The ball trickled after cannoning back off the forward.
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