Chard Ladies 1s beat Okehampton 2nds (2-0)
Chard made it back-to-back victories by seeing off Okehampton 2nds.
The hosts started well and created lots of chances but were denied by a strong performance from Okehampton’s goalkeeper.
The game appeared to be a battle of the two defensive lines, with Chard’s back four - led by centre-backs Emma Cridland and EJ Hines - making crucial clearances.
In the second half, Chard broke the deadlock when co-captain Lyndsay Blackshaw beat several opponents and flicked the ball into the corner.
Chard made the points safe when Amy Goss found Blackshaw an,d after a deflection off the keeper, Kerryn Mullis turned the ball home.
Chard were elated with a second win and first clean sheet of the season.
Players of the match: EJ Hines & Jess Withers
Thanks go to umpires Alan Cheffey and Chris Long, and sponsors Koller Engineering.