City of York Ladies 2s came away with a solid 2-0 win this weekend against Leeds 4s, but it wasn’t without some early pressure. Leeds hit the ground running, using their full substitute bench and dominating the first ten minutes. It looked like York were in for a tough battle, as Leeds pressed high and forced York to stay alert in defense.

But York soon found their rhythm and started to settle into the game, creating chances and earning a series of short corners. Their first breakthrough came as Jemima took full advantage of a well-executed short corner routine, powering the ball into the net to put York 1-0 up. York were awarded another short corner close to the end of the first half, and Sarah stepped up to deliver, slotting home their second goal and giving York a comfortable 2-0 lead by half-time.

The second half turned into more of a defensive battle as Leeds came out determined to get back into the game. York’s defense held strong, with Lucy putting in a standout performance that earned her Player of the Match for her quick reactions and relentless marking. Behind her, Emily made a series of crucial saves, ensuring that Leeds couldn’t break through.

In the end, York’s first-half goals and solid second-half defense sealed the deal, with the 2-0 win a great reflection of their teamwork and adaptability. A strong result to carry into the next match!