Super Chanelle fires Crawley Wasps under-16s into final
As extra-time loomed, skipper Gainsford took matters into her own hands with a mazy run before beating the ‘keeper.
Mark Graves’ side will now meet either Eastbourne Girls’ or Horsham Sparrows in the final on Sunday, March 4.
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Hide AdHowever, the victory was overshadowed by a broken shoulder sustained by winger Alana Delaney.
Mile Oak took the lead but Wasps responded and won a penalty as Gainsford was taken out in the box.
She smashed the spot-kick low and hard to equalise.
Oak regained the lead but a Wasps corner led to a handball in the box, for another penalty, which this time Poppy Nicholls converted.
Nicholls netted agccain, this time with a deflected drive, to put Wasps ahead but Mile Oak tucked beyond keeper Lauren Graves for 3-3.
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Hide AdBut Gainsford had the last word and Wasps held strong to reach the final.
Wasps: Graves; Tilford-Carey, Watts, Nicholls, Mullan; Sullivan, Gainsford, Bosher, Delaney (Upton); Flegg, Livingston. Sub not used: Sinden.