East Thurrock Ladies have won the Essex League Cup after reaching the final for a third year in a row.
After finishing second in the Premier Division of the Essex Women's League, it capped a fantastic season for the team.
They looked lively from the start and, after hitting the bar in the third minute, had a number of near misses before falling behind.
Kelly Taylor and Jayde Mullen set-up Vicci Prithcard for the equaliser on the stroke of half time.
That was still the score after 90 minutes and, although Pritchard's superb skill put Rocks in front after eight minutes of extra-time, Harlow got on terms again.
With the game going to penalties, Harlow missed their first and fourth spot-kicks, while Rocks netted their first three through Mullen, Pritchard and Julie Purdon.
When Katy Moore fired home the winning penalty it sparked jubilant celebrations from the players and supporters, who have been behind the girls throughout the two hours of the game.
Published Friday, May 2, 2003
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