Harriers ladies produced a stirring fight back to push Malvern all the way but exited the Worcestershire County Cup on penalties on Sunday.

They came back from 4-1 down to force extra-time but lost 3-1 on penalties.

After a poor first half performance, Harriers found themselves 3-1 down with Deb Harris scoring their goal.

Things got worse as they went 4-1 down 10 minutes into the second half.

However, they hit back impressively and strikes by Harris, Mel Morton and Amy Marshall forced the game into extra-time. Unfortunately, they were on the losing end of the shoot-out.

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n Ferndale suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Worcester City Reserves.

The team had produced a determined second half performance, which saw them fight back from 3-0 down at the break.

Debbie Prescott pulled a goal back for Ferndale, but another Worcester strike increased their lead to three goals again.

Chelsea Mudge bagged Ferndale’s second goal after hitting the upright five minutes earlier and made it 4-2.

Despite late pressure, Ferndale conceded a fifth goal to end any hopes of salvaging a point.

Ferndale will look to even the score when they meet again this Sunday at Baxter College (2pm kick-off).

Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Womens League fixtures for Sunday: Stourport Swifts v Mostyn Rangers; Ferndale Ladies v Worcester City.


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