UPDATE: Plymouth Argyle Women unleashed a stunning performance, defeating Gwalia United 5-1 at Home Park this afternoon, securing their unbeaten streak in the FA Women’s National League. With decisive goals from Tamara Wilcock, Tianna Teisar, Ellie Noble, and a brace from Charlotte Whitmore, the team showcased resilience and firepower, crucial for their upcoming matches.
The match kicked off at 14:00 BST on October 15, 2023, where Argyle quickly asserted dominance. Wilcock noted, “We’ve come and we’ve got what we came for with the win.” Despite Wilcock’s modesty about the team’s performance, the scoreboard tells a different story.
Argyle began aggressively, with Phoebie Poole testing Gwalia goalkeeper Benedicte Haaland early on. Gwalia’s midfield showed promise, but the breakthrough for Argyle came in the 36th minute when Wilcock capitalized on a corner, firing a half-volley into the net. This marked a special return for Wilcock, who expressed her joy, stating, “It’s unreal…to step back on the pitch with the girls has been great.”
As the second half commenced, Argyle turned up the heat. Despite some missed opportunities, Teisar scored with a close-range header, followed by a stunning left-footed strike from Noble that curled into the top corner. Gwalia managed a brief response through substitute Casi Gregson, bringing the score to 3-1, but Argyle swiftly retaliated with two quick goals from Whitmore, sealing the emphatic win.
Manager Marie Hourihan acknowledged the team’s fatigue after a busy schedule but praised their second-half performance. “To score four after the break shows the quality and belief in this group,” he said. This victory not only extends Argyle’s unbeaten run at Home Park but also builds momentum heading into next weekend’s FAWNL Cup tie against Oxford United.
Hourihan emphasized the players’ growing standards, noting, “It says a lot that the players were annoyed at not keeping a clean sheet in a 5-1 win.” The team’s ambition is clear as they look to maintain their strong form.
The next challenge awaits as Argyle prepares for back-to-back encounters with Oxford, starting on October 22, 2023. “We’ll enjoy today, then come Tuesday, we’re back in and ready to go again,” Hourihan said, underscoring their commitment to continued success.
Fans can look forward to seeing how this momentum carries into upcoming matches as Argyle aims to solidify their position at the top of the league.
