Under starters orders.Ready.Steady.Go!
Silky Macclesfield the visitors from the Cheshire plain
Carlisle on the bit looking to put up a good show
Against high riding foes at least to contain

Carlisle were quickly into their stride
Katie making headway like the pony express
Macclesfield defence coping well so Katie denied
Allowing their forwards to steadily press

The first half progressed with the Cheshire side edging the balance of possession
Carlisle working hard supporting each other with all hands
Emma had no time to dwell on her pony obsession
Defending and counter attacking in accordance with the game’s demands

Carlisle suffered a cruel blow and setback
Substitute Leah only lasted barely longer than a minute
Unable to continue but the Cumbrians stayed on track
But knowing that their fitness would be tested to the limit

The teams were cancelling each other out. Neither in control
As the interval rapidly approached, a breakthrough
Bex weaved her way close to goal
Katie poked the ball home. Yoo-hoo!

Trailing at half time the Cheshire team the hunter they became
They were a good side and far from a one trick pony
Calling keeper Kristian into action to keep Carlisle ahead in the game
But Mac equalized then made Carlisle’s path stony

Carlisle tried to canter forward to restore their lead
But in doing so began to lose their shape
Mac countered with the speed of a steed
And scored their second following their escape

The home side had fallen into their opponents trap
But our valiant ponies overstretched themselves once more
Caught in numbers up field the visitors surged through a large gap
To add a third goal.1-3 the final score

Carlisle had given everything they had
Fatigue had contributed to their demise
By pushing promotion candidates so hard they should be glad
For now a bit knackered and more wise

For Emma more thoughts of other topics
Dreaming of ponies Shetland and Fell
Or perhaps the Indian Ocean tropics
‘Til the next time a fond farewell