SSFC Women Co-Head Coaches deliver post-Durham PGA verdict

South Shields Women Co-Head Coaches Sophie Clough and Alex Miller have delivered their post-match verdict following the team’s 3-0 loss to Durham PGA on Wednesday night.

It proved to be a tricky encounter for the Mariners, who had only played their second game of the pre-season programme following last Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against Chester-le-Street Town Ladies.

The lasses navigated the first-half well and found themselves level (0-0) at the break, but a clinical second-half from the hosts at Maiden Castle changed the game entirely.

They said: “It was another very useful exercise; we got players more valuable minutes against a good group of young players who are hungry and have a lot of potential. 

“Again, it allowed us to face some different pictures and solve different problems against a footballing side. 

“Results wise, it didn’t go our way tonight, however it’s still proving to be a solid pre-season against challenging opposition, which is exactly how we’ve chosen to set it up.”

Up next for Shields is an away visit to Washington FC Women this Sunday, August 17th at 2pm. Full match details will be shared in the coming days.

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