THAMES VALLEY COUNTY LEAGUE

OXFORD City under 16s girls lost their proud three-and-a-half-year unbeaten record with a defeat at Laurel Park.

Playing in the Under 18 League, they went down 2-1.

They fell behind after 27 minutes when the home side’s Eva Thomas netted.

City levelled eight minutes after the break via a 25 yard fre-kick from Lara Althorp.

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However, a bizarre goal gave Laurel Park the points.

The City defence and keeper all stopped, as they heard a whistle from the other pitch.

But Esme Wilson slotted home the winner.

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