ITFC Women Thrash Kent Ahead of East Anglian Derby - Ipswich Town News

ITFC Women thrashed Kent Football United 4-0 in Dartford on Sunday to claim their first victory of the season, skipper Amanda Crump and teenage winger Sophie Peskett each netting a brace.

Peskett put the Tractor Girls in front with her first senior goal inside the opening five minutes, then Crump, who celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday, added the second shortly afterwards.

Town dominated and had chances to extend their lead before Crump made it three when she slipped the ball under the Kent keeper just before the break to make it 3-0 at half-time.

ITFC Women thrashed Ken Football United 4-0 in Dartford on Sunday to claim their first victory of the season, skipper Amanda Crump and teenage winger Sophie Peskett each netting a brace.

Peskett put the Tractor Girls in front with her first senior goal inside the opening five minutes, then Crump, who celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday, added the second shortly afterwards.

Town dominated and had chances to add to their lead before Crump made it three when she slipped the ball under the Kent keeper just before the break to make it 3-0 at half-time.

Impressive teenager Peskett made it 4-0 in the second half as her side climbed to third in the table ahead of Wednesday night’s big East Anglian derby against Norwich City at the Goldstar Ground, Felixstowe (KO 7.45pm).

Town: Runnacles, Pannifer, Cooper (Peake), Egan, Hubbard, Wilson, Crump, Sutherland, Cossey (Barratt), Peskett, Thomas (Biggs). Unused: Clarke, King.

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