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Tamworth started strongly with Alex Gayton and Anne Marshall scoring from open play in the first 10 minutes. Stone came back just before the half time whistle to make it 2 1 going into the second half. The ever youthful Claire Miles stormed into the d shortly after the restart and hammered the ball into the net to make it 3 1. Stone didn't stop pushing and scored another to make it 3 2. Tamworth then moved up a gear with Ellie White and Izzy Hounsome making great runs down the wings. The determined Jacqui Casey, who had hardly missed a tackle all game, passed the ball around beautifully combining well with Paula Cooper on the right. Chances came thick and fast and Gayton got her second pinching the goal on the line form a Marshall shot. Elaine Foxley was rewarded for her nonstop running with the 5th and Gayton completed her hat trick with a penalty flick. Finishing fourth in the league Tamworth, who blooded quite a few youngsters this season, will start next season in a strong position.
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