The sun shone brightly over the pitch as Folkestone Optimists Ladies 4s stepped out for their final league match — already crowned champions, but absolutely not done proving why. With confidence, cohesion, and a healthy dose of goal‑hanging flair, they wrapped up the season in style with a 4–1 victory over Ashford Ladies 4s.

First Half: Setting the Tone

1–0: Rachel Darling opens the scoring
The Optimists wasted no time asserting themselves. From a well‑worked short corner routine, Rachel Darling unleashed a perfectly executed top‑D strike — clean, clinical, unstoppable. A textbook finish and a statement of intent.

2–0: Natalie Harvey pounces
Pressure in the circle paid off again when Natalie Harvey reacted fastest to a rebound, sweeping the ball home with trademark composure. A poacher’s finish and a well‑deserved cushion.

2–1: Ashford respond
Ashford found a moment of space and converted from open play, pulling one back before halftime. The Optimists regrouped, refocused, and came out for the second half ready to finish the job.

Second Half: Enter Suzy “Goal Hanger” Hill

If there’s one thing Suzy Hill loves, it’s being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. And she delivered — twice.

3–1 & 4–1: Suzy Hill seals the win
Two classic Suzy finishes, two more reasons the team adore her unapologetic goal‑hanging instincts. Both goals showcased sharp positioning and a striker’s instinct that Ashford simply couldn’t contain.

Players of the Match were:

Sophie Kingston
In her first ever ladies league match, Sophie played with maturity, confidence, and grit. A debut to be proud of and a glimpse of a very bright future.

Tessa Huijgen
A captain’s performance through and through — including a heroic goal‑line save that kept momentum firmly in Folkestone’s favour. Leadership, commitment, and a moment of pure defensive brilliance.

This match wasn’t just a win — it was a celebration of everything the Ladies 4s have built this season:

- Cohesion
- Determination
- Skill
- Team spirit
- And a healthy dose of chaos‑powered brilliance

They didn’t just top the league.
They owned it.

Folkestone Optimists Ladies 4s: League champions, unstoppable energy, and — let’s be honest — the best team ever.