Having just the bear 11 players for this game it was always going to be a difficult match but after initial pressure from Tipton the Reds settled down and started to create chances. Kellie Smith hit the post from close range and although the ball flew across the goal line it came out rather than in and  just before half time a looping shot from Hannah Patrick (Paddie) hit the same post with the keeper beaten. Tipton also hit the post although Kirsty Grigg, in goal, ensured everyone that she had it covered should it have been going in. the rest of the first half was competitive but with no other chances of note.

Redditch vulnerability to conceding an early goal was again exposed, however no-one could deny the excellent finish of the Tipton forward, a superb strike from about 25 yards that flew over Grigg who stood no chance of stopping it. Redditch didn't panic and persistent pressure paid off when a penalty was awarded for hand ball, perhaps slightly fortunate to get the decision but nothing less than the team deserved. Laura Perkins stood up and hammered the ball in to the net. Tipton then had a very good chance to go ahead but a super save from Grigg kept the Reds level and shortly after a snappy passing move saw the ball at Jess Linghams feet she dropped a shoulder, stepped inside the defender and shot past the static Tipton keeper. Redditch then had the upper hand and with regular attacks looked the more likely to score again, which they did  as a Tipton defender could only deflect a Perkins corner into her own goal.

Redditch continued to work hard and Toni McQuaid made two superb tackles to deny the Tipton forwards, whilst a goal mouth scramble saw several players involved determined not to concede a second. This game saw the players play for one another in a manner resembling the team of last season. They did themselves proud in a game enjoyed by the players, spectators and management, well done and lets keep it going

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