Fulham Women U18s: Cup Champions

Fulham Women U18s took on Watford in the Middlesex County FA U18s Girls Cup Final on Thursday at the Bedfont Sports Club.

The young Whites had confirmed their place in the final with a 19-0 win over Actonians in February.

It was a strong start from Fulham, with Rosa Norman and Chloe Connelley firing early shots on goal.

The deadlock was broken on 24 minutes through Ruby Murtagh, who remained calm under pressure to finish past the onrushing Watford goalkeeper.

And Fulham found a crucial second goal when Ela Raka went on a surging run through midfield before slotting in the bottom corner, giving her side a 2-0 lead at the break.

The pressure continued after half-time and, despite the Watford keeper doing her best to keep her team in it, Murtagh doubled her personal tally with a fine individual effort.

The confidence and creativity continued flowing through the Whites team, and they scored again thanks to some tenacity from Roza Klincewicz.

And they added further gloss on the result in the 90^th minute, as Ilana Harris-Walters held off several Hornets defenders and fire in the fifth.

That dominant performance earnt the side their first piece of silverware in their first season as a team.

And there were further celebrations for Dulcie Gray, who was named Player of the Match by the Middlesex County FA.