Guernsey FC Women out of cup on penalties

Monday 16 September 2024

The Green Lionesses Isthmian Womens' Cup campaign is over after they were denied in a penalty shoot out by Carshalton.

Carshalton captain Georgie Edwards blasted the host’s in front on 66 minutes, before a stunning left foot strike by Calleigh Hadley had levelled things up at 1-1 in the 74th minute and that was how things finished in normal time.

#ICYMI Hedley equalised for the Green Lionesses to set up an exciting finish. @CarshaltonA_FC 1-1 Guernsey FC. (74’) pic.twitter.com/Egervk3bll

— Guernsey FC (@GuernseyFC) September 15, 2024

But Guernsey FC’s goalkeeper Kayleigh Marquis was injured late on, leaving the side without a recognised goalie for the crucial moments. Heather Smith put the gloves on.

Green Lionesses head coach Anna Gauvain was pleased with the strong start from her side after a rush to get to the game on time.

“The girls performed really well, then into the second half, we started to make changes for tired legs and a couple of injuries. Everyone came in and did what we asked. 

“Their goalkeeper got player of the match so, that's credit to us that she's had to make those saves.”

There were some fresh faces in the GFC side.

Heidi Dawber started after recovering from a broken leg, Chloe Ingrouille who was only 16 last week made her debut early in the second half, as did Courtney Hicks, who came on near the end having only just joined the training squad.