Hockey: Glossop Ladies 0 - 3 Rochdale Ladies

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Rochdale beat Glossop on Saturday in their second game of the season.

Despite missing captain Becky Knowles, they had a strong squad of fourteen players, with Pickering stepping up as captain.

The first goal was scored by Rochdale's Gemma Hodcroft after she slammed the ball into the back of the net, far too fast for the keeper to react.

Glossop were desperate to equalise and when a short corner was awarded to them it was looking likely. However, Owen intercepted the shot on the Rochdale goal line, passed to Collinson who drove a pass up to the forward line of Newton and Rachael. Newton hit it to Rachael who passed square to Pickering who took a shot on goal. Despite the efforts of the defence, it was too strong to be stopped. The first half ended 2-0.

The third goal of the game came quickly in the second half. MacDonald received a pass from Moon after she expertly tackled the Glossop forward, before sending it up to Hodcroft, who despite having two injuries during the game battled on. Hodcroft powered the ball into the D, and Burrell connected to score.

Glossop attempted to penetrate the D numerous times, but Rochdale defended well. Owen and Mongan prevented any of the opposition coming in which meant keeper Partington didn’t have to touch the ball once.

Roisin Pickering, stand in captain. said: "It was great to get our first win of the season, especially with such a dominating display. A special mention needs to go to the junior girls who have made the step up to the senior team. Well done."

Player-of-the-match went to Racheal.