Bude travelled to Marjons Old Suttonians on Sunday
18th Oct. This tough away fixture began well for Bude, they
fought hard but were unlucky to go a goal down after 15 minutes from a
contentious corner kick. With the midfield battle being won by
Marjons the defence was put under pressure but Steph Haydon and
Corrine Salt held strong and prevented further goals. Sarah Badham
almost levelled just before halftime, her shot bounding off the
crossbar. At 1-0 down Bude started the second half with added vigour
and levelled almost immediately when Lizzy Jenkins and Sarah Badham
showed how the 'pass & move' should be done - 4 passes ending with
Sarah's goal. However, the pace of the Marjons forwards told and they
made it 2-1. A spell of Bude pressure followed and with the welcome
return of Leanne Stanbury she provided added support for Badz. Zoe
West was holding the ball up well and Badz was able to score her
second to level the match. With 25 minutes to go Bude fought to hold
on, but a poor clearance in the box enabled the knock in to give
Marjons Old Sutts the lead once more. Although Bude never gave up,
Debbie Duncan's pace up front outdid them again as Marjons went on the
break twice in the last 10 to make it 5-2.