[W]orkington proved a “tough nut to crack” in this Cumberland County Womens Cup Semi Final tie.
Penrith started well and dominated much of the possession however Reds were well organised and resilient in their defending. Time and again they frustrated Penrith and the stalemate remained at the break.
Ht 0-0
Penrith eventually broke the deadlock 2 minutes onto the 2nd half when Heather Fawkes was on hand to sweep the ball home from a Nat Broad corner.
Penrith continued to “ask questions” of the Reds defence and extended their lead on 61 mins when Nat Broad found space between the Reds Central defenders and lobbed the ball over the keeper .
An incisive Reds move saw them slice through the Penrith defence and they reduced the arrears with this fine goal on 79 mins.
With the match finely balanced at 1-2 it made for a frantic and nervy last 11 mins. Penrith maintained their composure to see out the game and claimed a place in the County Cup final.
The final will take place on Fri 11th May at the Frenchfields Park Stadium.
Penrith: Jones, Nelson, Han Fawkes, Almond, McCormick, Hea Fawkes(Coulthard), Nutter, Campbell, Broad, Hopon(Frizzle), S.Smith.
