SHERBORNE Town Ladies Under-15s earned their stripes by beating French side Val d’Europe in an international friendly at Chapel Gate.

The Zebras, featuring numerous Weymouth-based players in their herd, beat the Parisien side 9-4 and secured an invitation for a rematch across the Channel next May. 

Sherborne are currently enjoying their first season in the Junior Premier League (JPL). 

Sponsored by Battens Solicitors and Morton New Estate Agents, the team will also play Dorchester in the County Cup final at Hamworthy’s County Ground on Saturday, May 11.

Team manager Justin Walbrin said: “The match against Val d’Europe comes at the end of a great first season for the team in the JPL and was a really good-spirited game with both teams well supported from the sidelines.

“The girls are now understandably excited by the prospect of travelling to France next season for the re-match.” 

Sherborne Youth would welcome additional sponsors. For more details contact: philip.stephens116@btinternet.com