Dons Ladies maintain their challenge
AFC Wimbledon Ladies ended 2014 on a high by moving up to second spot in the London & South East Regional Women’s Premier Division.
A 3-0 win at home to Aylesford Ladies on Sunday ensured that the Dons Ladies are well placed heading into the Christmas break with only Fulham Foundation FC currently ahead of them in the table.
Captain Jess Trimnell struck her first goal since joining in the summer and Caz Bisson and Kelly Jade-Whelan were also on target. There was also an impressive cameo from Linsey Clarke (pictured) as her substitute performance earned the player of the match award from the opposition.
goal of the season, before Whelan added a third to end Aysleford’s resistance. ndFollowing an early opener from Trimnell, Wimbledon controlled the rest of the first-half, without adding to their lead. However, the goals did come after the break as Wimbledon turned on the style. Bisson broke through and made no mistake to score here 22
Despite the defensive set-up from the visitors, the Dons created plenty of chances and on another day could easily have doubled their score. Only a fine display from the visiting goalkeeper kept the score at a respectable level as Chris Lyons’ side marched on impressively.