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Match Report - Scottish National League U19 Girls – Friday 14th Nov
RCP - Edinburgh:
Dunfermline WPC’s U19 girls played their 2nd game of the 2025/26 with a return fixture against Warrender at the RCP. Both teams were under strength with Rosa Green and Charlotte Smith unavailable for Warrender and Ava and Ellie Thornton unavailable for us. We lined up with 9 players, 8 of whom were U/17 and Warrender with 11, also with a young side.
Although never behind in the game, this was another close and fluctuating end to end game, with both teams enjoying periods of ascendancy and showing positive attacking and defensive play. We led 8-5 at half time and with the 2nd half drawn 6-6, ran out 14-11 winners. Well done girls.
Per 1: We made a fast start, racing into a three goal lead with 2 goals from Lucy and 1 from Ruby R. Emily Lake pulled one back before a 3rd from Lucy and 1 from Isla gave us a 5-1 at the end of the period.
Per 2: Warrender started the 2nd period very well scoring with 2 excellent lobs from their no 9, S Bell Stephenson and after we missed a 6v5 scored again through C Rebello to reduce arrears to just one at 4-5. We then saved a man down situation before gaining a penalty which was scored by Lucy. As Warrender continued to attack we conceded another exclusion which again was saved by Eve before a two goal burst from Molly O and Lucy restored our four goal lead. S Bell Stephenson then scored with another fine lob for Warrender which meant we led 8-5 at the halfway stage.
Per 3: Although the game was still flowing from end to end, we started period 3 very well, scoring three in a row through Hali when 6v5, then Lucy with a powerful perimeter shot and Lucy again with a penalty to lead 11-5. Zoe Nimmo pulled one back before Isla scored on the counter-attack to restore our six goal lead. Warrender kept attacking and scored two by S Fothergill with perimeter shots. Although Lucy then shot wide from the penalty spot she recovered to score her 8th goal of the game to give us a 5-3 period win and a 13-8 scoreline at the three-quarter stage.
Per 4: Warrender kept attacking with effective driving patterns and timely passes to their CF which resulted in Ruby R being excluded twice and us conceding a penalty. Strong man down defence and an excellent penalty save by Eve however meant that Warrender scored only once in this phase of play through S Fothergill. Isla then scored her 3rd goal again on the break to restore our five goal lead at 14-9. Warrender kept attacking and finished the scoring with a 4th goal from S Fothergill and one from Zoe Nimmo. A 3-1 deficit in this period but a 14-11 win overall. Well done girls.
Game Reflections:
This was another closely contested contest between two very hard working and ever developing young teams. At times within the game both teams were dominant in an attacking sense whilst also showing increased understanding of team defence. Scottish Senior internationalist Lucy MacNair was again a significant and powerful goal scoring contributor to our team with 8 goals but was supported ably by hard working team-mates who contributed 6 goals to our total. Our defence was fully committed and did really well to save all 4 of Warrender’s 6v5 situations
Going forward we should continue our excellent work rate whilst focusing on:
- Communication in defence to deal with opposition drives and blocks. Aim to deny inside water and if caught behind the attacker turn to see the ball to try and intercept incoming passes rather than fouling.
- Our 6v5 situations. We need to practice this in training.
- Kicking up to release or gain a foul early to ensure timely passes to breaking players in space
- On receiving the ball at the end of counter attacks, accelerate movements when picking up the ball, moving forward vertically with the ball held above the head and try to move the GK before shooting on target or passing accurately to a supporting teammate.
- Work on CF play against close marking and dropping defenders.
- Match Statistics:
- Team & Goal scorers ( ): Eve Fielding, Ruby Oswald, Hali Farah (1), Ruby Reid (1), Isla Edwards (3), Poppy Reid, Lucy MacNair (8), Molly Oswald (1), Rosie Hookham.
- Exclusions/Pens conceded: Ruby Oswald (1 pen), Hali Farah (1 exc), Ruby Reid (2 exc), Lucy MacNair (1 exc),
- Man-up –4 gained. 1 scored (25%) Man-down: 4 conceded – all saved. (100%)
- Penalties: 3 gained 2 scored (67%), 1 conceded, 1 saved – (100%) –
DWPC Annual Christmas Hamper Raffle 2025
The famous DWPC Annual Christmas Hamper Raffle will be drawn on Thur 18 Dec around 7-30pm at Carnegie during the club session.
This is our key fundraising effort of 2025 and monies will be used to support club activities in 2026. A list of items needed to make up the hamper will be available via the online form on our website and all items for the hamper should be from Marks and Spencer range. Other prizes for the raffle are also welcome.
Tickets are now available for sale in books of 10 at £1 per ticket. We normally issue at least 2 books per family to sell to friends, relatives and work colleagues.
Tickets will be available from this evening 13 Nov and treasurer Jeanette will available be in the café tonight from 6-30pm until 8pm.
Donations for the hamper and other prizes are welcome. Donations, monies, unsold tickets and sold ticket stubs can be handed in on club nights or by arrangement. All monies can be in cash or paid directly to the usual club account. Please use the reference ‘Raffle’.
The hamper donation page will shortly be available on the website to register your M&S donation.
Many thanks for your support.
Good luck to SCO U18 Boys at EU Nations
Huge congratulations and good luck to Daniel Fielding and John Wilson who have been selected for Scotland U18s for the EU Nations Cup. They will travel with coaches Ali Campbell and Tom Gebbie to Brno, Czechia on Wednesday, first game will be Friday morning. All games be live streamed on you tube if you wish to follow and support the boys.
Group game 1 vs Slovakia
Friday 0720 UK time (blue caps)
Group game 2 vs Sweden
Friday 1320 UK time (white)
Group game 3 vs Czechia
Saturday 8.50 UK time (blue)
Play offs Saturday PM and Sunday AM
https://www.eunwp.eu/
https://www.youtube.com/@czechwaterpolo
SNL U17B Dunfermline v Stirling match report
Saturday afternoon 8 Nov saw the DWPC U17 Boys being in their league campaign at home to a young Stirling outfit. It is the first time in a number of years that the club has managed to field its own team at this age level and lots of U17 debuts were handed out.
Dunfermline started the game in dominant fashion and early goals from Euan and Dominik set the tone for the boys. Strong defence and excellent goalkeeping from Aaron kept the visitors goalless in the first period and despite several missed chances DWPC took the lead 5-0 going into the first break.
In Period 2 the opportunity arose for the younger players to step up and debutants Alex and Dev both scored early goals to keep Dunfermline firmly on top 13-2 at the halfway point, with particularly strong defence from Zety.
In the 3rd period Euan and Logan caused the opposition countless problems on the counter attack, stretching the lead further to 22-5.
Stirling came back into the game more in the 4th period with Dunfermline taking the time to practice set plays. The game ended 26-8 with all players getting lots of pool time and goals spread across nine players, the boys come away full of confidence for the season ahead.
Thank you to Ali and Keith for coaching the team.
Team (Goals): Aaron Bayne (GK), Logan Currie (7), Luke Broadbent, John Wilson (2), Toby Hoblyn (1), Euan Ferrier (5), Dominik Lazar (2), Alex Step (1), Dev Birdi (2), James Lees (5), Zety Nagy (1), Billy Stothard (GK).