AIMING to stay top of division four of the Cheshire Women's Hockey League, Oxton Ladies 2s were stunned when Sale went a goal up within the first few minutes.
Pictures by Mike Gibbens
However Oxton levelled shortly after with a well-worked counter attack finished by Annika Johnson.
Oxton took control in the second half dominating much of the play and finished 5-1 winners thanks to goals from Olivia Webster and a hat-trick from Lucy Jamieson.
Fielding nine U16 players shows the future is bright for the Wirral club.
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