This Sunday's game was a real wake up call for the Matamata Ladies! Claudelands were the first team to stand up to Matamata and give them a bit of competition.

Claudelands scored their 2 goals in the first 10 mins of the game. One was with a helping nudge from Nat Gaskell's left boot! Nobody really seemed to fire up for the game and the girls had to really battle for any possession they could get.

Claudelands shut down the strikers very quickly and did a good job of it. Matamata managed to claw their way back to level the game thanks to Nat Gaskell.

The Matamata Car Painters Player of the Day was stand in centre back, Annah Mason, after being thrown in the deep end with captain Jenn Wild out injured.

So after this game Matamata is still at the top of the table, three points clear of Waihi.

Next Sunday is a home game against Melville which has always turned into a grudge match. The Ladies are looking forward to it!