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Gas Girls hit six in the Women’s FA Cup
In their first FA Cup tie since being reformed, Bristol Rovers Women hit six past Bristol & West to secure a place in the preliminary round of the prestigious competition.
Libby Bell scored two goals, with Rosanna Rocha, Hannah Thompson, Jen Atherton and Zoe Fielden-Stewart also on the score sheet.
Betty Platt, Katie Davies and Annys Turner made their debuts for Rovers, with the club – an award-winning initiative from Bristol Rovers Community Trust – looking to build on their success so far in only their second year as a team.
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The game at Lockleaze Sports Centre was the Gas Girls’ first competitive match since last season’s leagues were curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This win means a trip to Chipping Sodbury Ladies on September 20 in the next round of the Women’s FA Cup.
Main photo by Rich Buchanan
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