Alloa Athletic Women’s side played out a 0-0 draw away to Drumchapel on Sunday, November 23.
It was a frustrating afternoon for the Wasps, who dictated and dominated the majority of the match but were unable to find the elusive opener, which would have seen them clinch all three points.
Jenna Woods had her influence in the game early, on drawing two fouls in quick succession from her Drumchapel counterpart. Both tackles were deemed to be a caution and the hosts were reduced to 10 players in the first half.
From that moment, Allan Milne’s side began to assert themselves on the match with Rihanna McMinimee coming close to opening the scoring. The striker had picked up excellent space in the penalty area but was denied by Stephanie Lorimer in goals.
Amy Cully was next to go agonisingly close, as McMinimee’s great wing play whipped it across the area for Cully to glance inches wide.
The second half continued in a familiar fashion with Wasps peppering the Drumchapel goal.
Cully again came near, with her effort smashing off the underside of the crossbar. The framework was called into action once more, with Chloe McNaught’s curled effort coming off the bar too.
Devyn Thompson and Shantel Paterson also came close to the opener from corner kicks, but alas, it wasn’t to be for the Wasps.
Despite the constant pressure, Drumchapel defended well, remained resolute with a player down, and the game ended a point a piece.
The Wasps are back home this weekend with the visit of Dumbarton Ladies. Be there to support the Wasps at Recreation Park on Sunday November 30, 12pm.
We are disappointed that we weren’t able to find the winner this afternoon. Three points were the goal, but we’ll take the point and get back to work this week.
Allan Milne
We have to use the frustrations in front of goal this coming weekend against Dumbarton and look to bounce back.