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Tractor Girls Hit 17 in Suffolk FA Women's Cup - Ipswich Town News

ITFC Women thrashed AFC Kesgrave 17-0 as they continued their sixth successive defence of the Suffolk FA Women’s Cup at Kesgrave High School this afternoon.

Natasha Thomas, who was making her 100th appearance for the club, netted six, Zoe Cossey three, skipper Amanda Crump two and Aimee Stretch, Chloe Dunn, Amy-Leigh Abrehart, Paige Wakefield and Ellie Rossiter one each, while the other was an own goal.

"What a feeling it is to reach my 100th appearance for this club,” Thomas, 23, said.

"It’s such a privilege walking onto the pitch with the girls every week and wearing the Ipswich shirt fills me with pride. Here’s to many more games!”

Meanwhile, Maria Boswell and Anna Grey were on target as Town’s U21s beat Everton 2-1 in the WSL Academy League at Playford Road this afternoon.

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