Super ‘Shire in the Sunshine

Perthshire Women 46 – 5 Dundee Valkyries 2XV

New players shine in 8 try triumph.

It was another warm afternoon on the North Inch and ‘Shire started brightly, a recurring theme so far this season. Some strong carries from Heather McKenzie and a speedy break from Chloe Bennett resulted in a lovely try from Kesia Chipakupaku in her first start.

Ellie Jo Simpson started her first senior match as she meant to go on, an excellent tackle and an effective support line in support of Alex Ward resulting in her first senior try. Perthshire had a period of pressure resulting in an attacking scrum. Heather M picked up at 8, offloaded to Anna Davies (who had a fantastic game) and she then passed to Alex who went over for the third try.

The fourth came from another great tackle by Ellie, turnover from Alex and some lovely support from Chloe. Alex converted to take the half time score to 22-0.

The second half play was equally positive. Perthshire’s fifth try came from some good use of the blind side by Chloe, Heather Kirkman, Ellie and Lydia McGinley who was tackled just short. Heather M was on hand to pick up and finish the score. Ellie then sprinted 70 metres to claim Perthshire’s sixth try, which was converted by Alex.

Lydia joined the scorers after receiving a goal line drop out and powering through the defence, leaving tacklers in her wake. Dundee responded through their left winger who scored a nice try following a tap penalty from close range.

The final try, to the delight of the home crowd, was again a team affair finished by Lydia and converted by Alex. Those spectators were then treated to a determined try saving tackle from Chloe after a line break from a Dundee, in one of the last plays of the game.

All in all, another fantastic team performance and some encouraging play from our very new players Kesia, Sophie, Colleen and Cheryl. There are some specifics to work on in training before next week’s trip to Kirkcaldy.

We wish Dundee all the best for the rest of their season.

Photographs taken by Football East Region.