Nelson slay the Panthers in women's pre-season friendly

Photo:  Nelson's Martine Delaney takes a corner in the game against New Norfolk Panthers. [PlessPix] 

Nelson Eastern Suburbs women’s team played a friendly last Sunday at Edgeworth Street in Warrane.

It was against the New Norfolk Panthers.

It’s heartening to see football making progress in the Derwent Valley.

Nelson won 5-1.

Photo:  Action for the Nelson versus Panthers (red shirts) game at Edgeworth Street. [PlessPix] 

Miranda Reeves and Imogen Sinclair each netted a brace, while Amy Clark scored the remaining goal for Nelson.

Jess Stromberg scored for the New Norfolk Panthers.

The Panthers 'borrowed' two young players for the game.

They also had only 10 players for 20 minutes of the first half.

It was good preparation for both teams for the coming league season.

Photo:  The Panthers keeper is first to the ball. [PlessPix] 

Edgeworth is not a bad little ground for football.

NPL clubs Clarence Zebras and Launceston City recently played a pre-season friendly at this venue.

Photo:  A Panthers player wins a race for the ball. [PlessPix]

Photo:  A Panthers player controls a high ball. [PlessPix]
 

Photo:  A trio of Nelson defenders seem to have this situation in control. [PlessPix]