DFDS Kent Women’s Plate Final: Tunbridge Wells Foresters 6 Petts Wood 1

Tunbridge Wells Foresters hit six of the best to win the DFDS Kent Women’s Plate Final at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium on Thursday night.

Despite racing into an early two-goal lead, Petts Wood still made a contest of it and the scoreline was not a true reflection of the chances in the game.

It was a view shared by Foresters manager Scott Moran

“It was a difficult game,” he admitted. “They’ve proved they deserve to be here and the scoreline probably doesn’t reflect the game.

“They made it hard for us, they pressed high and battled really well. Fortunately for us, we were clinical on the night and got the result.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the girls, they’ve worked so hard, especially for the last two seasons.

“It’s what we’ve been working towards and we’re starting to deliver the silverware.”

The 26-year-old boss added: “I got involved initially because my sister plays and it fell into my hands.

“I’ve been doing this group for four or five years but I was at another club before that. The team has grown so much from where we started to where we are now.”

Foresters could have already been ahead on five minutes but speedster Lauryn Underhill found the side netting after rounding keeper Scarlett Perfitt.

Two goals in a minute put them in the ascendancy, though. Orla Leech’s clever back-flick at the far post broke the deadlock and then a stunning cross by player-of-the-match Annable Stokes set up Underhill for a tap-in on 11 minutes.

Back came Petts Wood. A flurry of corners created pressure with Amelia Higgins shooting over and Beth Bunker’s right-foot volley crashing against the woodwork from a corner.

It seemed harsh on the balance of play that Foresters added a third through Underhill on 24 minutes, a lead extended just