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Caradon took on Newquay in the Cornwall county ladies cup semi final on Saturday and booked thier place in the final with a 4-2 win.
With both teams having a history of dramatic games this one was no different. Newquay started confidently and moved the ball around with ease. Caradon looked nervous and were chasing shadows for most of the first half. Every time they gained possession, Newquay swarmed and thier pressure resulted in 2 quick goals with no reply. Caradon were struggling to stay in the game and had it not been for some brave defending by captain, Daisy Hunn the score line could have been worse.
Half time came at the right time and gave the home team chance to compose themselves and come up with a new game plan.
More intensity was needed and Caradon provided. Pressure from midfielder Molly Walsh and player of the match Hannah Bladon saw Caradon have more of the ball and now starting to create real chances on goal.
Daisy Heal scored Caradons first with a straightforward finish from a penalty corner and soon after Bizzie Jeffery levelled the score. Newquay were now the team under pressure and Caradon were steam rolling thier way forward.
With 10 minute left to play, Heal scored an absolute worldie on her reverse. The ball ending up in the top right hand corner from a tight angle. Newquay simply could not cope with the energised Caradon team and struggled to get the ball out of thier half.
Abbie Ingram stole possession on the right and drive into the circle, playing the perfect ball to waiting Clare Poad to put the final nail in the coffin and secure a memorable comeback.
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