This fixture will be played behind closed doors. Kellaway Park "I think last season I played most games a bit deeper. It's been like this so we said that I needed to be more consistent. "Coming into this season, I didn't expect to start with two hat-tricks but I feel really good," Roord said. Foord then went on to score our sixth - and her second - of the afternoon, applying the finishing touch to Beth Mead’s delivery, before Lucia Leon scored a late consolation goal for the visitors. It worked out really well. A 41-minute opening-day hat-trick was followed up by a 33-minute treble just six days later - and the Barclays FA Women's Super League Player of the Month award was soon in her hands for September. Next up, we will face London City Lionesses in the Conti Cup on Wednesday, November 11. Also mentally, I had time to switch off and spend some time with family. Tickets have been made available for fans to go and watch at the following prices: Click here to claim your ticket. The six teams finishing top of their group will progress to the quarter-final stage alongside the two best runners-up. Our No 14 headed into Netherlands' crucial European Championship qualifier against Russia full of confidence on the back of consecutive hat-tricks against Reading and West Ham United - a feat which had seen her beat her own goal tally from last season within just 150 minutes of the new campaign. "It takes time to get used to the change and to feel completely comfortable. Ladder for Womens Division 1 Reserves - National 1 Plumbing - SportsTG, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the Adelaide Footy League (SAAFL… Who are you supporting in the 2020 NAB AFLW competition? Their opponents, Helston AFC, currently sit third in the Western Cornwall Women's Football League, but have only played one game; albeit a 16-0 away win over Illogan RBL Ladies on the opening day. London, N5 1BU. Roord certainly hit the ground running in 2020/21. 2020 SANFL Trial Matches 7 months ago Full list of all Statewide Super League and U18 Torrens University Cup trial matches to be played before the premiership season begins in late March. 75 Drayton Park Captain Magdalena Eriksson netted the opener only six minutes into the clash with a powerful header. If we're going to back to training, then I wanted to be really fit. © 2020 Chelsea FC. "The way we play is a Dutch thing. A popular figure in the dressing room, Roord has formed close bonds with all of her team-mates since arriving in north London back in May 2019. The last time we faced our north London rivals, we struggle to find our flow and it took us 72 minutes to break the deadlock. They will be looking to replicate their record-breaking run in the FA Cup last year, which saw them defeat higher opposition in Yeovil Town and Cardiff City before making their St Mary's debut against Coventry United. Support Sign out. But then all of her momentum came to a jarring halt 15 minutes before full-time. The focus here is a lot on the physical ability as well, and that's different with Holland because we focus on the football. I played at 6 a few times because of injuries, I played at 8 but not really at 10. A minor knee injury signalled the end of the 23-year-old's game and brought a premature end to her time at the Dutch national team's September training camp, causing her to return to north London and begin her recovery with our medical team. Predict the score and win a signed Che Adams home shirt. It's exciting to see what we're capable of and I'm excited to see what we can bring this season. But now I've been running in straight lines so I know I'll be back soon. I think it's my best position, especially with the connection I have with Viv. Following the restart, the visitors looked set to pull one back when a controversial penalty was awarded against Katie McCabe, but Manuela Zinsberger was on hand to deny Rianna Dean with an outstanding diving save. But instead of dwelling on the disappointment, Roord has used her time on the sidelines constructively and has turned her attention to getting herself in the best shape possible - a process she began right at the start of lockdown. To open a menu item's submenu, press the space bar. It's a really good environment.". I had the time during the coronavirus [break], so I've been doing a lot. You have to get used to everything: to the team, to the environment, to the football culture. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. And shortly after Miedema scored the goal that we’ve all been waiting for, racing down the left to find the bottom corner and claim her title as the WSL’s all-time leading goalscorer. The Netherlands international became the first player in the competition’s history to reach 50 goals - but she didn’t stop there, as she scored a hat-trick to take her tally up to 52. Competitions at South Australian Womens Football League - SportsTG, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the Adelaide Footy Women, on SportsTG, the Home of Grassroots Sport I've been in Germany and now I'm in England. We're not that far into the season but the first two games have been consistent at least. Coming into this season, I started as a 10 and I do feel very comfortable there. I think right now I feel really good here, I feel really happy and I'm happy to be on the pitch every day with the girls. The Champions League is back with the competition’s group stage commencing tomorrow and Chelsea in action. "I was just focused on my fitness, and physically with the running. Southampton FC Women have been drawn against Helston Athletic FC in the second qualifying round of the Vitality Women's FA Cup, with tickets available ahead of this weekend's fixture. "Now, my knee feels fine," Roord said. "In the past, I've had good games but it's always been a bit like good game and then an invisible game. Miedema has continued to find the net in Roord's absence. Stadium Tour – Open - £5 off + free photo with FA Cup. This menu is keyboard accessible. Ladder for U18 Girls - SportsTG, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the Adelaide Footy Women, on SportsTG, the Home of Grassroots Sport Vitality Women's FA Cup (Second Round Qualifying) Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. Copyright 2020 The Arsenal Football Club plc. The Blues’ Group B match will now be played on Tuesday 3 November with the same kick-off time of 7pm.Emma Hayes’ side got off to a perfect start in our Continental League Cup defence with a 4-1 win against 2019 finalists Arsenal last week.It was a highly entertaining London derby at Kingsmeadow with four goals coming inside the first quarter of an hour. The game will take place at Princes Park with kick-off at 7.30pm (UK time). Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side's first outing in this year's competition will see them make the trip to Cornwall this Sunday afternoon. Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today! Our Stories, The Next Gen, Women of AFLW, The People The Blues’ Group B match will now be played on Tuesday 3 November with the same kick-off time of 7pm. To close a submenu press the escape key. We've been through a lot together. "I think I was 13 and she was 14 and that's when we started playing together for the national team. "I think it's always difficult when you go to a new club and maybe that's why this season has been better. Caitlin Foord then went on to make it three, converting Leah Williamson’s searching pass over Tottenham’s defence, before Miedema grabbed her second of the afternoon from a well-worked set-piece routine, firing home through a crowd of bodies. "Viv and I go way back," Roord explained. "I think in the first two games in the league we played really well as a team and scored a lot of goals. Ahead of the games, we run through once again the three other sides the Blues will play in the Group E fixtures…. Fan's kit hub - win a bruised banana shirt! It starts when you're really little. Highbury House The home of the NAB AFL Women's. Helston Athletic FC vs Saints Copyright © 2020 Southampton Football Club. Sunday 18th October, 1pm GMT Even on a professional level, every training session is with the ball. All rights reserved. But it was quite the opposite this time around. That did me really good as well. But on the pitch, she has really benefitted from working closely with an old friend. That's going really well.". With just three minutes on the clock, Katie McCabe opens the scoring in specular fashion, finding the top corner with an outrageous free-kick from the tightest of angles. The Gunners pulled one back two minutes later but Chelsea had a two-goal cushion at the break thanks to a Guro Reiten brace. Roord certainly hit the ground running in 2020/21. A 41-minute opening-day hat-trick was followed up by a 33-minute treble just six days later - and the Barclays FA Women's Super League Player of the Month award was soon in her hands for September. Bethany England rounded off the scoring in the final seconds of the contest when she stormed in to fire home her 50th Chelsea goal.The Blues’ final group match is away to Championship side London City Lionesses and this encounter will be on Wednesday 18 November with a 7.30pm kick-off.The format of the competition has been adjusted slightly, with the tournament increased from four groups to six. Even by her own high standards, Jill Roord was flying. We use cookies to optimise website functionality and give you the best possible experience. Competitions at Adelaide Football League SAAFL - SportsTG, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the Adelaide Footy League (SAAFL), on SportsTG, the Home of Grassroots Sport Support Passport. Their opponents, Helston AFC, currently sit third in the Western Cornwall Women's Football League, but have only played one game; albeit a 16-0 away win over Illogan RBL Ladies on the opening day. Such was Roord's irrepressible form that she even netted in Moscow - a goal which would turn out to be Netherlands' winner. "I was working a lot on my fitness over the summer," the midfielder said. Manage your It was just a twist in that game against Russia so obviously needs a bit of rest. People always said after the first game that we had this connection, and it's always been like that. And while our midfielder won't return in time for a possible record-breaking north London derby, she'll be cheering on her good friend from the sidelines - and taking another step closer to her comeback. See below for ticket information. I just felt really fresh going into the new season.". Two goals against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend put her within touching distance of netting a 50th WSL goal in as many games when we host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The ‘GOAT’, as she’s so often called by Gooners, is now three goals ahead of Nikita Parris (49), the previous record holder.