Camden Town Dig Deep for Cup Quarter-Final Berth

Town Triumph in Tough Cup Encounter

Camden Town WFC has advanced to the quarter-finals of the John Greenacre Memorial Trophy after a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Enfield Town Development. Despite challenging blustery conditions and not playing at their usual standard, the team demonstrated resilience to secure the win and continue their pursuit of silverware this season.

Key Takeaways

• Camden Town WFC secured a 2-0 win in the fourth round of the John Greenacre Memorial Trophy.

• Alex Nord opened the scoring with an impressive individual effort.

• Sophie Hoyle's defensive organisation was crucial in maintaining a clean sheet.

• Victory Edema sealed the win with a late close-range goal.

• The team showed great resilience despite not playing their best football.

Breaking the Deadlock

It took nearly an hour for Camden Town to find the breakthrough. Alex Nord showcased her individual skill by beating her marker and firing a low shot into the back of the net, giving her side the lead.

Defensive Solidity

Enfield Town attempted to mount a comeback, but Camden's defence, expertly marshalled by Sophie Hoyle, remained resolute. Hoyle's leadership at the back was instrumental in keeping a clean sheet, with the defensive unit working tirelessly to nullify any threats posed by the opposition, even in the difficult weather.

Sealing the Victory

The result was put beyond doubt in the final minutes of the match. Substitute Anna Kimberley's initial shot was parried by the goalkeeper, but Victory Edema was on hand to pounce from close range and score the second goal, confirming Camden's progression.

Chairman's Reflections

Town chairman Richard Mahoney expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, "That was a big win for us today, and while we didn’t play our best football, we showed great resilience to get the result we needed." He acknowledged the impact of the windy conditions on their usual passing game but praised the team's determination to "get the job done."

Looking Ahead

Mahoney also highlighted the importance of carrying this winning mentality into their upcoming league fixture against Comets at the Maurice Rebak Stadium. "Now we move on to the league, and it’s important that we carry that same determination into our next match against Comets," he commented. The focus remains on building consistency and taking things one game at a time.

Sources

• It's ‘job done’ as Town dig deep for cup win, Camden New Journal.