Morpeth Town Ladies tumbled out of the Women’s League Cup thanks to a 5-1 loss at i2i International Soccer Academy at the weekend.
The lasses gave everything on the day but their hosts proved too strong, which wasn’t too surprising as they sit top of the division above Morpeth.
The hosting i2i side had won every league game bar one in an unbeaten start to their campaign and lead Morpeth 3-1 by the interval with three goals in three minutes just before half-time.
Lauryn Isto scored either side of an Emmely De Marsico effort to inflict a devastating three-minute spell that would effectively end Morpeth’s chances of League Cup success for this season.
Kiara Eveleth scored a brace of her own – on 72 and 77 minutes – as the home side extended their advantage.
Tanneh Freeman registered Morpeth’s only goal of the game, giving her side the lead, with leading scorer Orla Callaghan limping off midway through the first half.
The lasses are next in action when they welcome Whitley Bay Sporting Club Lionesses to Craik Park on Sunday in Northumberland Football League Women’s Division One.
With the visitors struggling near the foot of the table, it will be an ideal opportunity not only to bounce back from defeat but also to cement their promotion credentials as they seek at least a top-two position.
