LynnNews Report from 2nd July 1999
Lynn Ladies excelled when they entered two teams for the Norfolk Arsenal Supporters Club ladies annual 5-a-side tournament at Norwich.
Lynn A reached the final earning themselves a shield before going down to the mighty Gunners, who fielded two England players.
Lynn had an early penalty appeal turned down before losing 5-1 to Arsenal, scoring through Kerrie Stevens.
In the semi final they disposed of Cromer 2-0 thanks to strikes from Shelley Woods and Amy Marsh.
They had qualified from Div 2 by drawing 0-0 with, and defeating Norwich A 2-0 (Woods, Marsh) and drawing a blank with and beating Stalham 3-0 (Woods, Marsh 2).
Lynn B played in Div 1 of the plate event and beat Astro 2-0 Laura Clarke & Jackie Pearson and were involved in a scoreless draw with Cromer and Gorleston.
Then they had two chances to put Arsenal out of the competition, Mandy Shreeve had a penalty saved. Arsenal led 2-0 but Ellen Pearson replied. This took Lynn B to the semi final where they lost 1-0.
