April 21, 2001

HALIFAX/BUSA CUP 2000-2001

Commentary:

BUSA CUP left England for the first time in 11 years. A hat-trick by Scottish International, Julie Fleeting helped her team to their
first trophy. She also lifted the Player of the Match Award.

Despite some spells of poor weather, the Championship reachedits 11th final on the pre-arranged date, the game played on a non-league ground at Ilkeston and an evening kick-off for the first time. including a win against the champions, Loughborough in the
semi-finals, the favourites Edinburgh started well and took the game to their South-West opponents. JULIE FLEETING opened
the scoring in the 7th minute, collecting the ball from a throw on the left and waltzing passed Debbie Lake and sliding the ball
around keeper Stacey Robinson into the right corner. Not beingover-awed, Marjon stormed back, and KAY LEWIS took advantage of an
early cross by Kate Hine and steered the ball under the on-rushingEdinburgh and Scotland keeper, Jo McWilliam to make it 1-1.

Although keeping much of the possession and creating most of the chances, Edinburgh had to wait until the 25th minute to regain the
lead. Once again, the Marjon defence could not contain the talented JULIE FLEETING, as she reacted quicker to a poor goal kick and then
hit a shot from 20 metres which flew into the bottom right corner. Edinburgh continued to push forward and were denied by a combination
of stubborn defending and a couple of good saves by Stacey Robinson.

Into the second half, Edinburgh kept most of the possession and in the 55th minute, JULIE FLEETING took advantage of a deflected
clearance, and struck a superb 25 metre shot into the top leftcorner. Five minutes later, the result was put beyond any doubt asJulie Fleeting sent a long ball forward from the half-way line, for Mhairi Gilmour, who touched the ball inside for KATE McGILVRAY to run on and slip the ball passed Stacey Robinson into the left corner.

In the 65th minute, Edinburgh made a change, bringing on Jenny Latto to replace Kirsten MacKay. Then Marjon made a change, with
Nicola Ostinelli coming on to replace Wendy Woodstock. A few minutes later, Edinburgh made another change, Sharon Lennie
coming on to replace Jackie Collins.

In the 80th minute, Marjon made a double substitution, Kathryn Hall and Becky Wilsher coming on to replace captain Katie Ridley and
Hannah Moignard. A couple of minutes later, Edinburgh made a further change, as they brought on Fionna Connal to replace Kate McGilvray.

There was little goal-mouth action in the few remaining minutes and Edinburgh were soon celebrating a historic victory. English FA
Womens Football Co-ordinator, Kelly Simmons presented the cup and medals, and made a valid observation that the Player of the Match
was worth paying to go and see. Chairman, Stuart Wade included a thank you to BUSA Administrator, Jo Kirk for all her work during
the Womens Football Championship, which now includes a total of 90 teams.

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TEAMS:
EDINBURGH:
1. Joanne McWilliam (GK)
2. Morag Carmichael
12. Charlene Henderson
4. Jen McWilliam
5. Sarah Watt
6. Kate McGilvray (off, 80 min)
7. Mhairi Gilmour
8. Kirsten MacKay (off, 65 min)
9. Jackie Collins (off, 72 min)
10. Julie Fleeting
11. Tracy Brogan
subs:
3. Jenny Latto (on, 65 min)
14. Sharon Lennie (on, 72 min)
15. Fiona Connal (on, 82 min)
not used:
13. Pam McGregor

ST. MARKS & ST. JOHN
1. Stacey Robiinson (GK)
2. Catrina Farren
3. Wendy Woodstock (off, 67 min)
4. Katie Ridley (C) (off, 80 min)
5. Debbie Lake
6. Hannah Moignard (off, 80 min)
7. Kate Hine
8. Wendy Wells
9. Kay Lewis
10. Julie Selway
11. Clare Blagdon
subs:
15. Nicola Ostinelli (on, 67 min)
12. Kathryn Hall (on, 80 min)
14. Becky Wilsher (on, 80 min)

Referee:
Miss Amy Rayner (Staffs)

The next Championship starts in October 2000.