After a tough few weeks without a victory and smarting after the 6-1 defeat to Chelmsford, Phoenix Ladies headed to Maldon and returned to winning form.

Phoenix are now lying sixth in the premier division but with only nine points between the top six teams, there is still everything to play for.

Captain Emma Fulcher said: “This was the sort of hockey we want to be playing every week; strong positive play from across the team which finished with a win.”

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