The eagles progressed into the FA West Riding cup final after a scintillating performance at Altofts on Sunday afternoon, which saw Drew Greene score a brace on her first start for the club since November. The high flying Eagles continued their fantastic winning form.

It was Halifax who struck first, with a very early goal by Drew Greene, on her Halifax return, much to the elation of the team and coach Rob Mitchell in the dugout. 0-1 after only 2 minutes played!

Two more rapid fire goals came, one from Drew Greene again, who scored only 7 minutes after her first goal. Courtney Willis followed up with a goal of her own in the 12th minute to make it 0-3 to Halifax.

Altofts had the chance to find a goal of their own, only to be stopped in their tracks by Sugden-Brooke to deny a huge chance for Altofts, she played incredibly throughout her first start for the team.

Skipper, Shauna Legge added another goal. A well delivered corner saw Legge rise above everyone to head home. 0-4 after 38 minutes. 

Altofts had a few chances of their own this half, with a few instances where they found themselves one on one with Flaherty in goal but each chance wasn’t to be for Altofts.

Halifax made it 0-5 after a goalmouth scramble saw the ball stumble into the Altofts goal, there was no clear goalscorer so the goal was marked down as an own-goal.

Half time: Altofts 0 – 5 Halifax FC Women

The second half began with a continuation of the impressive performance the team had in the first half.

Halifax made it six through Katie Ramsden, a brilliant pass from Maddie Oliver in the build up allowed Ramsden to finish beautifully in the bottom right corner. 0-6 after 47 minutes.

Ellie White added to her impressive goal scoring form. A ball played through by Whitham found White, who saw an opportunity to lob the out of positioned keeper and took it, making it 0-7 on the 65 minute mark.

Halifax talent Izzy Armson earned her way onto the score sheet with a beautiful finish on the half volley after being set up by Karri Chan with some very intelligent football. 0-8 after 82 minutes.

Full time: Altofts 0 – 8 Halifax FC Women

After the game, head coach Rob Mitchell gave his thoughts:

“We took our goals well against a resolute Altofts, we march on into the final.”

“Huge (on Drew’s return), she’s been training really well. I’m buzzing for Drew!”

What’s next for Halifax?

Halifax will travel to Huddersfield Town on Thursday night, in a late midweek fixture. And then a quick turn-around on Sunday where Halifax will play Hashtag United at home in another Semi-final.

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