| Wolverhampton Wanderers Girls FC | 4 | 3 | Coventry City Girls FC |
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Referee: J E Flavell (Wombourne)
Asst Referees: G D Shearer (Kings Norton) & G P Millington (Sutton Coldfield) Fourth Official: Ms E L Whitehouse (Tamworth) Referees Representative: Mrs R Cowley |
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BCFA Girls Cup Final
Sponsored by The Squadrafile Company
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women U16 4-3 Coventry City Ladies U16
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women U16's became the third team to lift the Birmingham FA Girls County Cup – Sponsored by The Squadrafile Company. A thrilling encounter at County HQ saw them overcome a strong Coventry City side who pushed The Black Country side all the way to the final whistle.
Despite Wolves having the upper hand in the opening period, Coventry City struck against the run of play in the 7th minute, Karen Clough capitalising on a lose ball from close range.
The goal settled the Sky Blues, with chances for both teams as the half progressed. Vital tackles from Gemma Turner and her fellow Wolves defenders, coupled with brave goalkeeping at the opposite end from Georgina Perry kept the scores level until the 30th minute.
A 30th minute penalty was awarded to Wolves after Chloe Jones was tackled just inside the area - Sophie Wilde shot low and left, out of Perry's reach.
Six minutes into the second half, Wolves gained the advantage - this time Jones found space in the area and slotted home a low shot. The lead was extended in the 59th minute when Levi Penny side-footed a cross from Jones at the far post.
Coventry responded immediately to their opponent's double strike with two goals of their own. Clough found the back of the net for the second time, with a sweet free kick from well outside the area. Carly Nevin was rewarded for her persistence when 'keeper Steph Savvas was unable to control a smothered shot. Nevin pounced for Coventry's equaliser in the 62nd minute.
Wolves' winner came with 6 minutes remaining after a flurry of chances for both sides - Chloe Jones curling a shot from wide on the left wing which was far enough away and fast enough for the diving Perry to reach.
Coventry City Captain, Emma Lipman took the Squadrafile Fair Play Award in recognition of her commitment throughout the 80 minutes.
"Emma had a good game, but perhaps more importantly she never stopped encouraging her teammates - it's that kind of spirit that makes games as close and exciting as this one!" said Peter Wilford, MD of The Squadrafile Company."
Meanwhile, Wolves were able to celebrate their second trophy win this month, having added the County Cup to their League Cup victory over Aston Villa.
| Aston Villa Girls FC | 1 | 2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers Girls FC |
| Coventry City Girls FC |
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Bilton Ajax Girls FC
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| Wolverhampton Wanderers Girls FC | ~5 | 3~ | B'ham City Ladies JFC (3-3 aet) |
| Bilton Ajax Girls FC | 3 | 1 | Leamington Lions Girls FC |
| Coventry City Girls FC | 4 | 1 | Leafield Athletic Girls FC |
| Marston Green Girls FC | 0 | 7 | Aston Villa Girls FC |
| Callowbrook Swifts JFC Girls | 0 | 10 | Leafield Athletic Girls FC |
| Birmingham City Ladies JFC | 4 | 0 | Redditch United Girls FC |
| Solihull Borough Girls FC | 1 | 3 | Aston Villa Girls FC |
| Tamworth Ladies Minor FC | ~4 | 5~ | Marston Green Girls FC |
| Leamington Lions Girls FC | X | X | Rugby Town Girls FC |
| Coventry City Girls FC | B | X | Burton Albion Girls FC |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers Girls FC | 2 | 1 | Dudley United Girls FC |
| Nuneaton Girls FC | 2 | 3 | Bilton Ajax Girls FC |