PERSHORE conceded a last-minute goal as they were beaten 1-0 at home to fellow high-flyers Harborne thirds in Worcestershire Women’s League Division One.

Following on from the previous week’s 7-0 win over Harborne fourths, Pershore started strongly with Zoe Nicholson and Gemma Pinney passing well down the left.

They created plenty of attacking opportunities in a fiercely-contested first half.

Harborne also had opportunities through strong play down their right and a few close misses.

Pershore’s Nicki Sheppard and Heidi Deacon spread the ball wide as Kate Adams and Emma Gardiner pushed into the D but they struggled for the final killer pass.

Harborne started strongly in the second period and attacked repeatedly for 10 minutes.

The Pershore defence of Emily Capaldi and Sam Witherford kept them at bay alongside some fine goalkeeping by Lucy Jeffs.

Pershore won short corners but good strikes from Gardiner and Deacon went just wide.

Harborne came through with a goal in the last minute from a short corner to shatter Pershore’s hopes.

They visit Stourport thirds – who beat Bromsgrove seconds 2-0 – on Saturday.