Shanklin have maintained their 100% record in the new season by beating Basingstoke at the County Ground.
Following the early exchanges, Shanklin took control, creating a number of good chances with Thea Broadhead opening the scoring after being played in by Tilly Yardley’s through ball (1-0).
The game changed following an accidental clash of heads, which left a Basingstoke player requiring stitches and with no substitutes meant they had to play out the rest of the game with 10 players. Things went from bad to worse for the away side with another injury leaving Basingstoke temporarily down to 9.
However, Shanklin were unable to add to their lead, and the half ended with the home side leading by a single goal.
Half time: Shanklin Ladies 1-0 Basingstoke Town Women
The 2nd half started with Shanklin forced into a few changes, but they were however able to continue to dominate position and create more chances.
The 2nd goal came with 20 minutes left with Thea Broadhead bagging her brace by slotting it past the keeper, having been played through again this time by Grace McDonald (2-0).
Shortly after, Shanklin got there 3rd from corner with Sienna Brennan scoring from close range (3-0).
Basingstoke made it a nervy final 10 minutes, scoring when Shanklin did not deal with a long ball.
Full time: Shanklin Ladies 3-1 Basingstoke Town Women
This Sunday (22nd September), Shanklin Ladies welcome AFC Stoneham Ladies to the County Ground in the 2nd round of the Women’s FA Cup.
