Latest news with #Suckley
Leader Live
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
What a run Wrexham women had to finish as runners-up in Hong Kong
The Reds lost just one of the six matches they played at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens Tournament, finishing the event as runners-up. Wrexham became the first ever women's side to compete in the tournament from outside of Asia. The Reds began the event with their match-up versus Thailand's Chonburi FC and Grace Morris' strike confirmed a 1-0 win. Next up was a meeting with Eastern Thunder, from Singapore, and a brilliant Ava Suckley effort from long-range made sure of another 1-0 outcome as Wrexham concluded the opening day with a 100 per cent record. Day two opened with a clash against Hong Kong FC and the Reds maintained their unbeaten record via a 0-0 draw. Suckley grabbed a key leveller as Wrexham secured another point from a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong's TSL in their next match-up. In the final group match, Wrexham played out a 0-0 draw against Kitchee Sports Club. The top-two sides would go through to the women's cup final and one of these would be Wrexham, who finished second in the group phase. Kitchee Sports Club would be their opponents in the showpiece and a slender 1-0 defeat meant Wrexham finished a great event as runners-up. Manager Gareth Owen told the club's X site: "I always expect the girls to wear this badge with pride and passion, and they have." Wrexham's squad consisted of 10 players, with a number of the Adran U19s North title winners included. These were Chloe Ankers, Morris and Leah Burke, who have all made first team appearances. They were joined by first team players Lili Jones, Suckley and Erin Lovett, who added invaluable experience. Captain Jones told the tournament's website: 'It's massive for our profile to be here. 'For our women's team to be the first from the club to come to Asia is huge in Wrexham's history and it's an honour to be part of it. Everyone has been so friendly and it's a great set-up.' Wrexham squad: Chloe Ankers; Annie Collins; Grace Morris; Seren Cashen; Leah Burke; Bella Devereux; Lili Jones; Erin Lovett; Ava Suckley; Mia Roberts.
Leader Live
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Missed opportunities for Wrexham in cup final defeat
Losing finalists to Cardiff City in the showpiece 12 months ago, it was a similar story as the Bluebirds completed a league and cup double with a 3-1 win at Newport's Rodney Parade. While Cardiff had the better of things, it was the tale of two penalties from Wrexham's perspective. Abbie Iddenden netted from the spot in the first half, but Ava Suckley's penalty after the interval was saved by Cardiff keeper Ceryn Chamberlain. Wrexham midfielder Lili Jones told S4C's Sgorio: 'Cardiff made the most of their opportunities and we didn't, really. 'I don't think they battered us 3-1, to be honest, but they scored and we didn't. That's what it's like in football sometimes. 'I don't think luck would have been enough for us today either. I don't think we were good enough in defence, but this is going to hurt for a few days.' There was a great start from Cardiff and they had the lead in just the sixth minute. Lily Billingham, the game's standout player, struck a cracking effort from distance and while Wrexham keeper Liz Craven got a touch on it, she couldn't keep the ball out. Cardiff doubled their advantage in the 29th minute as Ffion Price delivered a terrific free kick into the box and Shannon Evans powerfully headed home. Within two minutes and Wrexham were right back in it. Iddenden was fouled by Chamberlain and the Reds' striker picked herself up to tuck the spot kick into the corner of the net. After City enjoyed a promising start to the second half, Wrexham responded and they were awarded a penalty for a foul by Evans on Suckley. It was Suckley who stepped forward, but her spot kick was hit straight at Chamberlain, who saved. Cardiff regained their two-goal cushion with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining. Billingham played in Fiona Barry, who took the ball around Craven and then rolled her effort into the net. Jones added: 'I think we've had a pretty consistent phase two, if I'm totally honest. 'Maybe a week off had tripped us up a little bit. But, there's no excuses. 'Cardiff have had games off as well and it's just a game of football at the end of the day. 'Whoever wanted it more was going to win today and Cardiff came out on top. It's gutting, to be honest.' In the North East Wales League, Northop Hall were beaten 9-0 at Berriew. Former Wrexham player Mia Roberts grabbed the opener as Llandudno defeated Y Felinheli 3-1 in the North Wales Coast FA Cup final.
Leader Live
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
No Welsh Cup final glory as Wrexham lose out to Cardiff
Losing finalists to Cardiff City in the showpiece 12 months ago, it was a similar story as the Bluebirds completed a league and cup double with a 3-1 success at Newport's Rodney Parade. While Cardiff had the better of things, it was the tale of two penalties from Wrexham's perspective. Abbie Iddenden netted from the spot in the first half, but Ava Suckley's penalty after the interval was saved by Cardiff keeper Ceryn Chamberlain. There was a great start from Cardiff and they had the lead in just the sixth minute. Lily Billingham, the game's standout player, struck a cracking effort from distance and when Wrexham keeper Liz Craven got a touch on it, she couldn't keep the ball out. Cardiff doubled their advantage in the 29th minute as Ffion Price delivered a terrific free kick into the box and Shannon Evans powerfully headed home. Within two minutes and Wrexham were right back in it. Iddenden was fouled by Chamberlain and the Reds' striker picked herself up to tuck the spot kick into the corner of the net. After City enjoyed a promising start to the second half, Wrexham responded and Lili Jones' effort from distance was straight at Chamberlain. Then, the Reds were awarded a penalty for a foul by Evans on Suckley. It was Suckley who stepped forward, but her spot kick was hit straight at Chamberlain, who saved. Lili Jones tried her luck from distance and she was so unlucky to see her effort striking the crossbar, before Cardiff regained their two-goal cushion with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining. Billingham played in Fiona Barry, who took the ball around Craven and then rolled her effort into the net.
