Win over students keeps Thornbury top

THORNBURY Ladies cemented their top place in their division when they overcame UWE in a four-goal thriller.

The 3-1 victory was Thornbury's first victory in five attempts against the students, who were the only other unbeaten side in West Clubs Women's Hockey League Berkeley Division 2.

Thornbury dominated the first half, creating numerous chances, but were regularly denied by the UWE keeper, who had an outstanding game.

At last, two minutes before the interval, the deadlock was broken when Coz Deas gave the home side a deserved lead, following good build-up play featuring Ella Clark, Jess Mundy and Molly Smith.

In the early stages of the second half, UWE began to show some deft touches but Sammie