Season ends in tired defeat...

Chesterfield 3 Bangor City 1, Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2004

On a hot day and just 24 hours after a battling draw against Wolves it was no surprise City wilted and ended the season without a league win. Bangor were on top for much of the first half and Broadbent scored from a free-kick after ten minutes, however the cynical tackle by the keeper to prevent Cunningham scoring that led to the free-kick went unpunished. With Chesterfield devoid of ideas they got back into the game after a poor decision by the linesman. Clearly physically incapable of keeping up with play Chesterfield were allowed to score despite another blatant offside that wasn't given. The goal gave them hope and they scored just before the break to take a lucky lead into half-time.

Bangor were too tired to mount much a challenge and Chesterfield had much of the play. A mistake at the end allowed them to score their third but from the match it was clear why both teams had gone been relegated.

Bangor 4-4-2 Natalie Hewitt, Kim Broadbent, Elain Owen, Gill Smith, Katie Williams, Alwen Williams, Tania Jones, Elen King, Sophie Craig, Dani Keegan, Susie Cunningham.

Goal. Broadbent

City fate nearly sealed...

Bangor City 0 Chesterfield 1, Sunday 7th March 2004 at the Oval

Bangor were without keeper Hewitt and youngster Sara Lacey made her full debut in goal for this bottom of the table clash. The uneven playing surface didn't suit Bangor but they were the better team in the first half. Katie Williams almost gave Bangor a deserved lead after a flowing move but the Chesterfield keeper pulled off a fine save to deflect the ball away for a corner. Orlik also created problems but couldn't quite find the finishing touch. Chesterfield's main threat was from long kicks by the keeper although the home defence wasn't unduly troubled.

Bangor looked to find the decisive goal and were clearly on top but it was Chesterfield who scored the opening goal and changed the whole pattern of the game. A harmless looking cross was spilled by Lacey and Skull tapped in for the visitors from close range. The visitors grew in confidence whilst Bangor's confidence ebbed away and Bangor didn't really threaten an equaliser.

Bangor 4-4-2 Sara Lacey, Gill Smith, Alwen Williams, Kim Broadbent, Tania Jones, Siwan Elenid, Elen King, Mel Prince (Cerys Gadd), Sophie Craig (Dani Keegan), Ailsa Orlik, Katie Williams