Huddersfield Town Women player ratings from disappointing Cup Final result
Town Women were beaten by Sheffield United Under 21s 5-0 in the County Cup Final
Kacey Bolton-Woollam - 5
Unable to do much about Sheffield United’s first two goals. Struggled to make the ground up as the ball soared straight into the net for the third. Picked up a knock coming out to press Isla Phillips for the fourth. Made a good save just before Sheffield United rebounded in their fifth goal of the evening.
Serena Fletcher - 5
Left on her heels twice in the first half, the first resulting in the opening goal for the opposition. Overlapped down the right flank to offer assistance to Beresford. Shifted into the heart of the back line in the second half.
Beth Stanfield - 5
Poorly gave the ball away in her own third, leading to Sheffield United’s second goal - will be kicking herself. Showed her immediate frustration getting booked a couple of minutes later.
Autumn Housley - 5
Didn’t really do much wrong but found herself on the back foot. Played on the left and right of the back three, and then moved into midfield towards the end of the game.
Rebecca Beresford - 5
A tad slow reacting to certain situations. Needed to be tighter to Sheffield United’s left back as they clearly enjoyed pushing forward.
Caz Simone - 5
Caught playing a few loose passes in midfield but to be fair to them, Sheffield United always seemed to have two players pressing. Played a little higher as the game went on.
Ella Duffield - 5
Looked helpless at times - when she received the ball she often wouldn’t have many, if any options around her.
Yasmin Mason - 5
Appeared to tweak her ankle in the first couple of minutes - not a good sign as she is usually Town’s outlet ball. Had Town’s first shot on target, when she nicked the ball away from the defender’s first touch and poked the ball towards goal with her weak foot but the effort was saved rather easily. Should have taken a shot when she was through on goal in the second half but instead opted to pass across the box to Mallin.
Fliss Jones - 5
Unable to recall much of her in the first half. Not necessarily her fault - Town couldn’t progress the ball far enough to find her in space.
Kate Mallin - 5
Had a great chance in the second half when Mason squared the ball across the box to her but her strike from four yards was saved - don’t think she was expecting the pass from Mason who should have shot.
Katie Astle - 5
Not involved in the majority of the first half. Had Town’s best chance though when she was sent through on goal by Mallin, but unfortunately her first touch let her down and squashed her chances of getting a shot on goal.
Substitutes
Beth Ibbotson (for Mallin 63) - Did well when she came on. Put a few well timed challenges in. 6
Molly Firth (for Beresford 88) - N/A
Ashley Tiripke (for Astle 88) - N/A